LEATHER WORKING GROUP WORKSHOP

APLF Ltd. and BLC Leather Technology Centre
proudly present

LEATHER WORKING GROUP WORKSHOP
Improving the environmental performance of your tannery

Led by Barry Wood

Date:

4 September 2008 – One day
Alongside All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE)

Venue:

W3-M4, Shanghai New International Expo Center, Pudong

Language:

English

Fees:

US$600/person including one full-day course, refreshments
US$550/person for exhibitors of the APLF events or members of BLC

If you are operating a tannery, supplying a major brand and need to demonstrate environmental stewardship in line with the LWG guidelines, this course is for you.
The LWG Protocol is scheduled to be updated to Issue 4. This course is designed both for companies being audited for the first time and for those who have been audited and wish to improve their award level.

The course will:

introduce and explain the LWG protocol, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions; introduce the scoring system and explain the changes from issue 3 to 4, e.g. water usage is now a section that will contribute to the final score;

A section guide will be presented with worked examples to ensure each delegate clearly understands how to meet the requirements of the protocol. Each delegate will receive a package of information and demonstrations of key issues, such as air emissions inventory, restricted substance policy, etc.

BENEFITS

After just one day - you will be able to return to the tannery and confidently apply the knowledge to:

improve the environmental performance of your tannery achieve cost savings through process improvements comply with customer requirements build a positive environmental profile develop competitive advantages

Contact

Susanna Chu
D: +852 2585 6125
F: +852 2827 7831
E: susannachu@cmpasia.com
W: www.aplf.com