The production of plant-based alternatives to animal leather generates up to 60 times lower carbon footprint.

The United Nations estimates that cattle farming accounts for approximately 19% of global greenhouse gas emissions, placing it at the heart of alarming climate change issues.

According to the American NGO Collective Fashion Justice, producing a single pair of cow leather shoes emits at least 66 kg of CO₂ – the equivalent of charging 8,417 smartphones!

Additionally, Leather Panel, a global forum run by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), states that a pair of cow leather shoes can have a carbon footprint 7 times higher than shoes made from plastic.

Carbon Footprint of Plant-Based Leather

On average, plant-based leather alternatives generate 15 times less CO₂ emissions compared to traditional animal leather.

Some plant-based materials achieve even more impressive reductions:

• 19x lower carbon footprint – cactus leather production
• 42x lower carbon footprint – leather made from orange and cactus waste
•  60x lower carbon footprint – apple leather production

Switching to plant-based leather significantly reduces the fashion industry’s environmental impact while offering sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives.