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Charter of commitments: the example of crocodiles The three objectives pursued through the charter set a new benchmark in the industry, including the crocodile standard, which was developed and approved by a committee of technical experts

including an independent expert organization specialized in animal welfare and farm certifications.

Crocodile farms: guaranteeing traceability (Objective 1)

Heng Long tannery

Acquisition by LVMH in 2011. First and only certified tannery of exotic leather in the world since 2017.

14 farms throughout the world, 9 of which are certified, supplying the Heng Long tannery

Leather Working Group

LVMH standard: 100 criteria split into four pillars

By the end of 2020, 100% of the farms supplying Heng Long will be certified.

Environmental friendliness

+ specific audits to ensure compliance

with requirements for working conditions

Preservation of the species and respect for local

communities (Objective 3)

Animal welfare (Objective 2)

Working conditions of employees on the farm

(Objective 3)

Environmental protection (Objective 3)

North America (United States)

4 farms, 3 certified

Oceania (Australia)

2 farms, 1 certified

Africa (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya)

8 farms, 5 certified

Heng Long tannery (Singapore)

Group Maisons and other brands