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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Pakistan’s Leather Sector
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
A gap analysis of existing environmental policies and regulations pertaining to the leather sector
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
Cleaner Production: Transforming leather production through sustainable innovation
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
Closing the Loop: Circular Solutions for Sustainable Leather in Pakistan
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
Piloting Digital Traceability: A first step for Pakistan’s Leather Sector
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
Traceability in the Pakistan Leather Supply Chain
Traceability in the Pakistan Leather Supply Chain A technical brief and factsheet 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