Built on Heritage, Focused on Tomorrow
2024 IMPACT REPORT
A Letter from Our CEO
As we reflect on the past year, I’m proud of the meaningful progress we’ve made toward a more sustainable and responsible future.
In 2024, we advanced our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint by reaching net-zero Scope 2 emissions and diverting over one hundred tons of internal waste from landfills. We expanded our certified product offerings and launched our first carbon-neutral leather — milestones that deepen our commitment to transparency and circular innovation. And through the dedication of our people, we strengthened our Community Outreach program and invested in employee wellness, ensuring that the well-being of our teams and neighbors remains at the heart of our work. Sustainability is not a single destination — it’s a mindset that guides every decision we make. Each achievement in this report reflects our belief that progress is built through steady action and shared responsibility. Together, we continue to craft materials that respect the planet, empower people, and inspire the next generation of design.
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PRODUCT Working with our upstream supply chain to ensure compliance and reduce impacts, increasing our inventory levels with leather produced in Leather Working Group certified tanneries, incorporating innovative plant-based tanning methods, increasing our certified collection of leathers, and exploring circular solutions for our internal sample waste. PEOPLE We support our most precious resource — our people — through an extensive onsite wellness program, community garden, walking paths throughout our conservation area, and generous health benefits. Together, we expand support beyond our walls through our Community Outreach Program, completing team-based community service projects throughout the year and an annual company-wide service day. PLANET Through internal waste reduction initiatives, onsite solar installation, shipping UPS carbon neutral and Fedex carbon offset, and converting several acres of land at our Virginia headquarters into a certified Conservation & Wildlife Habitat.
Sustainability Initiatives Since 1933, Moore & Giles has celebrated the inherent nature of leather as a sustainable material, and an example of conservation. Through recent years, in pursuit of a path to move beyond this shared story within the leather industry, we began mapping out our broader vision for the future.
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We work to reduce impacts within our facilities, throughout our product offering and upstream supply chain, and in our local community. We strive to take our efforts beyond reducing footprints by seeking opportunities to create positive impacts—or handprints— whenever possible. We focus our initiatives in these areas:
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9 4 % participation in our 2nd annual Giveback Day community service event by on-site employees.
1 6 0 PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS across 4 of the leading certification platforms.
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1 0 0 % NET ZER O Scope 2 emissions achieved.
9 8 % OF INVENTORY was produced in Leather Working Group certified tanneries.
through our employee Community Outreach Program benefiting 18 local non-profits through hands-on service projects.
LAUNCHED 2 CARBON NEUTRAL LEATHER OPTIONS Funding a project that protects our most vulnerable natural resources and 300 species against deforestation in the rainforests of Brazil. 1 Year of Offset Emissions
Our onsite native meadow became a CERTIFIED CONSERVATION &
WILDLIFE HABITAT , supporting native species, soil health, and our declining pollinator population, and acting as a carbon sink.
Offset impacts from our Carbon Neutral Leather and shipping programs are equivalent to the CO2 emissions from 774 homes’
MILES T ONE REA CHED! 106.52 TONS of waste diverted from the local landfill by our two facilities.
electricity use for one year.
= 774 Homes
1 8 L O C A L NON-PROFITS benefited through our community service and hosting the Virginia 10 Miler annual race.
Honored to receive MSAP MINDCLICK LEADER RATING as part of the Design For Health initiative, demonstrating our commitment to sustainability throughout our supply chain.
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Planet in Mind
REDUCING OUR IMPACT Solar Panel Installation
As of 2024, 100% of our electricity at both of our facilities is sourced from solar.
Net Zero Scope 2 Emissions Achieved in 2024! In 2023 we installed onsite solar array which led to big impacts. Through our work with Brightworks Sustainability, we discovered exciting results. From 2022 to 2024, Moore & Giles reduced total scope 1 & 2 CO2e emissions by 47.8%, and achieved Net Zero scope 2 emissions in 2024, through a combination of decreased fuel and electricity consumption, onsite renewable energy systems, and renewable energy credits (RECs).
*Using market-based accounting for scope 2
Moore & Giles 2022-2024 GHG Inventory Calculations were completed by Brightworks Sustainability, a third-party consultancy specializing in GHG inventory accounting and other sustainability services. Calculations were conducted in accordance with the 2023 GHG Protocol Corporate Standard with emissions factors sourced primarily from the EPA.
Please reach out to Beverly@mooreandgiles.com for more details.
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NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS
Where Nature Thrives, So Do We
By converting several acres of land at our Virginia headquarters into a certified Conservation & Wildlife Habitat, we are supporting our declining pollinator population and increasing biodiversity. The deep root systems of native plants enrich the soil and reduce erosion and runoff, creating a positive impact on the local watershed, while also sequestering carbon. Through this initiative, we are transitioning from Sustainable to Regenerative, by working in harmony with nature. In 2024 our native meadow became a Certified Conservation & Wildlife Habitat.
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INTERNAL INITIATIVES Waste Not
We reached a milestone in 2024 by diverting 106.52 tons of waste through our onsite waste reduction initiative, a program developed to recycle, repurpose or reuse our packaging and facility waste.
In late 2021 we conducted an internal waste audit to discover what we were sending to the landfill. Additionally, we reviewed our existing recycling efforts and their level of success. We discovered that the majority of our waste was due to supplier’s packaging that we receive with our shipments. While the packaging is necessary to protect the quality of our product, we set out to find solutions for each type of waste to bypass the landfill. Our program took off in 2022 with great success. We continue our work to educate and encourage our team to reduce, reuse and recycle all types of waste both at the office and at home.
A look at main categories diverted through our Waste Reduction Initiative as of December 2024:
Single Stream – 12,445 lbs. = 6.22T Shipping Blanket – 30,284 lbs. = 15.14T Plastic Film – 29,223 lbs. = 14.61T Wood Scrap – 99,020 lbs. = 49.51T Cardboard – 41,658 lbs. = 20.83T Misc. – 405 lbs. = .2T
Grand Total = 213,035 lbs. = 106.52T
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Product with Principles
Innovation & Partnership
At Moore & Giles, we’re reimagining what leather can mean for the planet.
Guided by innovation and partnership, we are transforming our supply chain to
operate with greater responsibility and purpose. By working with responsible
tannery partners, we’re reducing environmental impacts while pioneering
advancements such as the Olivenleder plant-based tanning agent, the first Declare
Red List Free labels for leather, and adding carbon-neutral leather that set a new
standard for our industry. Together, we’re proving that progress and craftsmanship
can coexist — driving meaningful change from the inside out.
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Leather’s Role in a Circular Economy
Leather plays a significant role in the circular economy and is part of a solution to our global waste crisis. Hides are destined for the landfill as waste created by a separate industry. Over 350 million hides per year are created by the meat industry. The leather industry diverts approximately 55% of these hides… the rest end up in the landfill.
Building on its responsible role, leather has a uniquely long lifecycle; it can be repaired and repurposed or recycled at the end of its use, putting circularity at its core.
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Responsible Partners
We honor lasting relationships with responsible, efficient tanneries who balance art and craftsmanship with modern tanning techniques.
Our tanneries are held to the highest standards adhering to stringent certifications and pioneering innovative practices.
98% LWG CERTIFIED Our leather is responsibly produced in tanneries audited and certified by Leather Working Group
90% RENEWABLE ENERGY The majority of our leather is
95% PLANT-BASED TANNING Our leather is produced in tanneries developing or using plant-based or innovative chrome- free tanning methods
produced in tanneries operating on renewable energy sources
Leather Working Group certification is the largest and most recognized certification for leather manufacturers, trusted around the world by leading brands and supply chain partners. At Moore & Giles, our membership of Leather Working Group highlights our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in leather manufacturing..
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PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE Olive Tanning
A sustainable, plant-based tanning agent made from fallen olive leaves and water. This certified 100% biobased method is industry-leading in sustainability and has earned the Cradle to Cradle Gold certification. Our olive tanned leather is the first globally to receive the Red List Free Declare label and qualify for LEED points on sustainable projects worldwide.
The Intersection of Innovation & Sustainability
Mediterranean region which creates a sustainable wage for the workers within the olive industry. The Olivenleder tanning agent has received the Cradle to Cradle gold certification with a Material Health Platinum rating and currently has the USDA 100% Biobased certification.
SUSTAINABLE, START TO FINISH.
Olive tanned leather uses 100% natural wet-green® technology in the tanning process to achieve mineral-free tanning. Olivenleder tanning extract is made from fallen olive leaves, much like making tea. These olive leaves are a byproduct of olive production.
Traditionally, these leaves were burned but now are collected in the
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HEALTHY MATERIALS Declare Red List Free
TRANSPARENCY=TRUST
Moore & Giles is proud to be the first leather company to pursue and receive a Declare label. These labels provide ingredient transparency and are screened against the regularly updated LBC (Living Building Challenge) red list of hazardous chemicals. In 2024 we increased our offering to include 26 leather options with Red List Free Declare labels. Additionally, the majority of our labels are Third Party Verified by a Living Future approved contractor, A Greener Space.
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HEALTHY MATERIALS Carbon Neutral Leather
When you choose Moore & Giles carbon neutral leather you are helping to offset the cradle to gate embodied carbon impact through third-party verified carbon offsets.
Through these offsets, under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), we supported a crucial project protecting some of our most vulnerable resources and endangered species in the forests of Brazil. Please review our EPDs, (Environmental Product Declarations), for more detail around the measure for Mont Blanc and Tribeca. For more information about our offsets, please refer to our 2024 Annual Carbon Neutral Verification Certificate, or contact Beverly@mooreandgiles.com.
COMMITTED TO REDUCING OUR C A R B ON FOO TP RINT
2024 was a new first for us as we launched our first two Carbon Neutral Leather options, Mont Blanc and Tribeca, two of our most popular choices. We worked with third party industry experts to measure through an LCA, the embodied carbon impact from Cradle to Gate for these leathers, took measures to reduce those impacts through renewable energy installations, and offset the remaining balance.
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A CLOSER LOOK
Leather Circularity
Leather is durable and highly functional with a longer life cycle compared to other materials, with the ability to be repaired, reused, redesigned, and recycled into new products.
Through a related program, we developed a product to recycle and sustainably redesign our onsite leather sample waste into a new sheet good we call Habitat, proving that scrap doesn’t have to end up in the landfill. The innovative process is free of the typical PVC or polyurethane typically found in recycled leather products. Habitat is manufactured domestically using Moore & Giles scrap leather combined with a water-based blend of FDA approved and plant-derived ingredients. This mixture is pressed and dried into sheets, producing a final product suitable for leather accessories and upholstery.
This program is still a work in progress, as we continue to explore the possibilities of this process as a solution to post industrial (cutting room) waste and more.
HABITAT – MADE FROM RECYCLED SAMPLE WASTE
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PRINCIPLES IN PRACTICE Leather Certifications
A total of 160 product certifications across multiple internationally recognized standards demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, transparency, safety, and ethical sourcing. Many of our products hold multiple certifications, underscoring our holistic approach to material health, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
65 Clean Air Gold Certifications
4 Oeko-Tex Certifications
2 Carbon Neutral Certifications
26 Declare Certifications
= 160 TOTAL COMBINED CERTIFICATIONS
63 EPD Certifications
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“We have a responsibility to honor this land by creating a purpose and use for every hide.”
SACKETT WOOD, MOORE & GILES CEO
SPOTLIGHT ON The Seven Hills Collection
ADVANCING CIRCULARITY THROUGH LOCAL COLLABORATION
The Seven Hills Collection exemplifies Moore & Giles’ commitment to circular design by transforming local waste into lasting value.
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 40–45% of global byproduct hides from the meat industry are discarded each year. ReFED estimates that the approximate 134 million hides wasted annually contribute over 40 million tons of CO ₂ e emissions. When Moore & Giles learned that Seven Hills Food Company, a local meat processor, was sending hides to the landfill, we saw an opportunity to create a solution to our global waste crisis from our own backyard and took action. Partnering with Horween Leather Company in Chicago and Hermann Oak Leather in St. Louis — one of the nation’s oldest vegetable tanneries — we became a bridge between the source and the solution. We established a supply chain that diverts these hides from waste streams and brings new life into them through traditional vegetable tanning methods, repurposing them into lasting leather heirlooms through our Seven Hills line.
As of Dec. 2024, we diverted approximately 1,795 hides from Seven Hills Meat Co. By diverting this waste through this program, we saved 582.35 metric tons of CO2e from being released into the local atmosphere. Explore the Seven Hills Collection and more about the story here.
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Reclaimed Collection: Celebrating Resource Stewardship and Circular Design The Reclaimed Collection embodies Moore & Giles’ commitment to reducing waste and valuing natural resources. Sourced from Italian and New Zealand hides, the collection reclaims leather that would otherwise be rejected by conventional industry standards due to scars or color variations. By repurposing these high- quality materials, we not only divert usable hides from the waste stream but also honor the authenticity and integrity of natural leather. Each piece reflects our belief that sustainability begins with responsible material use, transforming what others overlook into timeless, purposeful design.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION HERE
Wild Idea Buffalo Collaboration: Supporting Regenerative Ecosystems
Moore & Giles’ collaboration with Wild Idea Buffalo Company exemplifies our commitment to regenerative sourcing and responsible material use. Hides are sourced from regenerative ranching operations that restore the rapidly declining prairie ecosystems of the Great Plains, capturing the full-circle benefits of a system designed to renew the land. Responsibly tanned in the US, this leather transforms what might otherwise be discarded into something meaningful. By supporting this collaboration, we advance both environmental restoration and purpose-driven design, demonstrating how materials can contribute to healthier ecosystems while creating timeless, sustainable leather.
EXPLORE THE COLLECTION and learn more about the story HERE
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People at the Center
A CLOSER LOOK
Rooted in Community, Growing for Good
We support our most precious resource — our people — with generous health benefits and an extensive wellness program including an onsite clinic, 2 gyms and a certified personal trainer. We prioritize access and connection to nature through our employee driven community garden, and walking paths throughout our conservation area.
Together, we bring purpose to our team by expanding support beyond our walls through our Community Outreach Program, completing team-based community service projects throughout the year, and during our annual company-wide service day.
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FOR THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CRAFT
Giving Back
IMPACT THROUGH SERVICE
Giveback Day is an annual event where we close for regular business and take our energy into the community together. Our employees have the opportunity to make a positive impact and learn more about the challenges facing their community and the organizations that rise to meet them. This event is a favorite among our employees and provides extremely meaningful results.
We believe in community, and our ability to work together as a team is a valuable asset when it comes to delivering service. Through our Community Outreach Program, serving our community not only benefits our neighbors but also provides a deeper connection with each other. One of our Core Values is to “Do the right thing” and through this program we aim to put that into action. In 2024 we expanded our Community Outreach Program to include small team ½ day service projects throughout the year, benefiting multiple local non-profits.
94% participation in our 2nd annual Giveback Day community service event by on-site employees.
160 PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS across 4 of the leading certification platforms.
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1092 VOLUNTEER H O U R S
% ERO missions
OF INVENTORY was produced in Leather Working Group certified tanneries. 98%
through our employee Community Outreach Program benefiting 18 local non-profits through hands-on service projects.
2024 IMPACT REPORT Funding a project that protects our most vulnerable natural resources and 300 species against deforestation in the rainforests of Brazil. LAUNCHED 2 CARBON NEUTRAL LEATHER OPTIONS
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In 2024, this event had record breaking participation with 3,581 participants gathering from 39 states and 7 countries. Over 1,000 volunteers aided runners, and the event benefited 9 local non-profits with much needed funds for a variety of causes.
STRIDE FOR COMMUNITY Moore & Giles was proud to be the title sponsor of the 2024 Virginia 10 Miler for its 50 th year. This annual race makes a large impact in our community, contributing a portion of the proceeds to area non-profits.
In 2024, Moore & Giles employees united to raise $19,748 through a raffle fundraiser benefiting Lynchburg Daily Bread, which serves food to those experiencing food insecurity. With 96% staff participation, the event reflected our shared values and commitment to strengthening our local community.
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As we reflect on the progress made over the past year, our focus turns to the path ahead. We will continue to strengthen our programs to reduce impacts within our facilities, expand our certified product offerings, and deepen our commitment to circular design and innovation across our supply chain. Together, we’re not only advancing sustainability within our industry, we’re leading with purpose: to create materials that honor the Earth, elevate design, and inspire a brighter future for all. Our goal is not merely to follow change, but to shape it — staying rooted in purpose and true to what defines us: the craft, the planet, and the people who make our work meaningful.
Looking Ahead
— Beverly McAuley, Senior Director of Sustainability & Education
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