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Suzie Fletcher, Master Saddle Maker and member of the Society of Master Saddlers
“I am passionate about sustainability and the leather industry’s place within a sustainable future, and that is why I am delighted to be Patron for the Sustainable Leather Foundation.
I am looking forward to being part of the drive to support improvement and to educate consumers about the natural balance that farming and the leather industry can provide as part of a long term solution for a sustainable future.”
With a career in leather that spans 47 years, Suzie Fletcher is passionate about all aspects of leather. SLF therefore felt privileged that Suzie agreed to support our work as a Patron and that’s where we kick off our conversation…
![Deborah Taylor - Managing Director](https://sustainableleatherfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Deborah-Taylor.jpg)
Hi Suzie, can you tell us why you agreed to support the Foundation as our Patron?
Hi Deborah, I feel very privileged to represent a foundation that is actively working to unite the world wide leather industry in an honest, transparent and traceable format.
In creating a level playing field, all who wish to become compliant with the spotlight focusing on but not limited to animal welfare, minimising environmental impacts, creating good working conditions that apply to their areas social requirements and producing good quality products, may do so.
I find this so refreshing and clearly a logical direction to follow if we wish to commit to fair trade in a holistic manner that benefits all and not just the chosen few.
The public are encouraged to access a well constructed and informative dashboard that answers the questions they have as well as those who work in the industry.
Simply put it’s a foundation built on ethics and accountability.
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![Deborah Taylor - Managing Director](https://sustainableleatherfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Deborah-Taylor.jpg)
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![Deborah Taylor - Managing Director](https://sustainableleatherfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Deborah-Taylor.jpg)
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![Deborah Taylor - Managing Director](https://sustainableleatherfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Deborah-Taylor.jpg)
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![Deborah Taylor - Managing Director](https://sustainableleatherfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Deborah-Taylor.jpg)
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![Deborah Taylor - Managing Director](https://sustainableleatherfoundation.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Deborah-Taylor.jpg)
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