Visible value chains Traceability as a tool for sustainable trade and inclusive industrial transformation As regulatory standards increasingly shape global trade, the ability to verify how and where a product was made is becoming a prerequisite for market access. In this context, traceability – the ability to track and verify product-related information across supply chains
SMEP Poster for Singapore International Water Week 2026 SMEP successfully submitted a poster presentation for the 2026 Singapore International Water Week held between the 16th and 18th June. RSK sponsored the SMEP submission under the Used Water Management, Reuse & Industrial Water Solutions themes. The poster covered 5 of the SMEPs Grantees aimed at reducing
Pakistan’s Circular Textile Opportunity in the Digital Era A policy brief This policy brief presents the key findings and recommendations developed under Work Packages 4 and 6, focusing on the critical opportunities and challenges within Pakistan’s textile and garment industry. As one of the world’s largest textile exporters, Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment where
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Pakistan’s Leather Sector Pakistan’s leather sector is one of the country’s leading export-oriented industries, employing thousands of workers across tanning, manufacturing, and trading sub-sectors. Despite its significant economic contribution, the industry continues to face challenges related to gender imbalance, limited representation of marginalised groups, and lack of inclusive
A gap analysis of existing environmental policies and regulations pertaining to the leather sector Leather is one of the major pillars of Pakistan’s economy, standing as the third-largest export sector and contributing approximately four per cent to the national GDP. While leather production utilises hides and skins (a byproduct of the meat industry), it is
Cleaner Production Transforming leather production through sustainable innovation Leather is one of the major pillars of Pakistan’s economy, standing as the third-largest export sector and contributing approximately four per cent to the national GDP. While leather production utilizes hides and skins (a byproduct of the meat industry), it is not immune to environmental and social
Closing the Loop Circular Solutions for Sustainable Leather in Pakistan The leather industry converts raw hides and skins into finished products through water-and chemical-intensive processes, generating significant solid waste. These wastes include untanned residues such as trimming and fleshing, and tanned by-products like shavings, buffing dust, and chromium-bearing sludge. Leather shavings alone account for approximately
Piloting Digital Traceability A first step for Pakistan’s Leather Sector Pakistan’s leather sector, the country’s third-largest export industry, is entering a pivotal phase of transformation. As global markets increasingly demand deforestation-free, transparent, and ethically sourced supply chains, the absence of a structured traceability system poses a growing risk to competitiveness and market access. Pakistan’s leather