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2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Moore & Giles at a Glance
PURPOSE
We believe in creating a purpose and a use for every hide on earth.
VISION
To be the most trusted and admired leather brand in the world.
ROOTED IN RESILIENCY
For nearly a century, Moore & Giles has endured by evolving, crafting exceptional leather with an enduring commitment to quality, purpose, and adaptability. The resilience and longevity imbued in our leather are the same hallmarks that have guided our company since its founding and will continue well into the future.
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Reflections from Our CEO
As we reflect on the past year, I am inspired by the commitment our teams bring to the work of sustainability, not because it
is expected, but because we believe it matters.
In 2025, we maintained net-zero Scope 2 emissions across our facilities, a standard we uphold with pride and ongoing
diligence. We also reached a significant milestone in our waste reduction efforts, diverting more than 172 tons of internal
waste from landfills. This achievement reflects the care, creativity, and accountability of our employees, who serve as daily
stewards of an extensive inventory and operation.
Through the promotion of carbon-neutral leather and the use of carbon-neutral or offset shipping options, we supported
meaningful projects around the world that reduce and avoid carbon emissions. These efforts reinforce an important truth: the
choices we make here have an impact far beyond our own walls.
We also continued to champion conservation and highlight the role leather can play in a circular economy. We do this not as
an afterthought, but as an essential part of the conversation around responsible materials and sustainable manufacturing.
Closer to home, we strengthened our presence within the community by expanding our outreach initiatives and deepening
the relationships that make that work meaningful and lasting.
None of these accomplishments happened by chance. They are the result of people asking harder questions, setting higher
standards, and believing that how we make things is just as important as what we make.
Sustainability is not a finish line; it is a way of working. It is woven into our decisions, our materials, and the values of the
people who define our organization. I am grateful to every employee who contributed to this year's progress, and I look
forward to the opportunities ahead as we continue building a more responsible and resilient future together.
TRAY PETTY, CEO
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PLANET
Through internal waste reduction initiatives, onsite solar installation,
shipping UPS carbon neutral and Fedex carbon offset, and converting
Sustainability Initiatives
several acres of land at our Virginia headquarters into a certified
Conservation & Wildlife Habitat.
PRODUCT
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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.
Since 1933, Moore & Giles has
We work to reduce environmental impacts
within our facilities, throughout our product
celebrated the inherent nature of leather
as a sustainable material and an example
offerings and upstream supply chain, and
in our local community.
ofconservation in action.
In recent years, we began mapping out a
Our goal is to not simply reduce
bolder vision of sustainability that went
detrimental practices but to seek out
beyond this shared story of the leather
opportunities to create positive changes
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industry.
whenever possible. Our initiatives focus on
these three areas:
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01. PLANET
One
ROOTED IN RESPONSIBILITY
Planet in Mind
REDUCING OUR IMPACT
Solar Panel Installation
Net Zero Scope 2 Emissions Achieved!
In 2023 we installed an onsite solar array which led to big impacts.
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 and 2025, through a combination of decreased
fuel and electricity consumption, onsite renewable energy systems, and renewable energy credits
100% of our electricity at both of
(RECs).
*Using market-based accounting for scope 2
our facilities is sourced from solar.
By sourcing RECs from small solar facilities within our directly connected regional grid, (PJM),
Moore & Giles supported distributed generation, localized renewable impact, and advanced our
2025 Net Zero Scope 2 goals.
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REDUCING OUR IMPACT
Carbon Neutral Shipping
Shipping via UPS Carbon Neutral and FedEx Carbon Offset
In 2025 we deepened our commitment to environmental stewardship by shipping carbon neutral to our downstream clientele. Through UPS Carbon Neutral and FedEx Carbon Offset programs, we offset 74.95 MT C02e, which is equivalent to 1,239* tree sequestering carbon for 10 years. These offsets fund projects around the world that actively avoid or remove greenhouse gas emissions; some projects are listed below .
*Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator | US EPA.
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INTERNAL INITIATIVES
Waste Reduction Initiative
In late 2021 we conducted an internal waste audit to understand what we were sending to
the landfill. Additionally, we reviewed our existing recycling efforts and their level of
success. We discovered the majority of our waste was supplier's packaging that we were
receiving with our shipments. While the packaging is necessary to protect the quality of our
product, we set out to find specific solutions for each type of waste that wasn't simply "add
it to the landfill. Our program took off in 2022 with great success.
We continued to reduce impacts in 2025 by reaching a grand total of 172.15 tons of
diverted waste through our onsite waste reduction initiative, a program developed to
recycle, repurpose, or reuse our packaging and facility waste. Through education and
training, we encourage our team to reduce, reuse and recycle all types of waste both at
the office and at home.
Waste categories diverted through reduction initiatives as of December 2025:
Single Stream – 16,132 lbs. = 8.06T
Shipping Blanket – 37,704 lbs. = 18.85T
Plastic Film – 38,239 lbs. = 18.85T
Wood Scrap – 159,520 lbs. = 79.76T
Cardboard – 92,309 lbs. = 46.15T
Misc. – 405 lbs. = .2T
Grand Total = 344,309 lbs. = 172.15T
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SUSTAINABILITY IN PRACTICE
Waste, Reimagined
At High Point Market, Moore & Giles hosted a hands-on leather craft experience using reclaimed leather offcuts from our production process. Developed and led by employee Taylor Mitchell, the initiative highlighted our commitment to leather circularity and thoughtful waste reduction through creativity, craftsmanship, and material reuse.
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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. We continue our work to steward
this land and educate on its importance, while providing opportunities for nature
connection to our employees, as a new chapter of our history.
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Planet in Mind
PRODUCTS WITH PURPOSE
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, setting 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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PRODUCTS WITH PURPOSE
Leather’s Role in a Circular Economy
Over 350 million hides per year are created by
Building on its responsible role, leather
the meat industry. The leather industry diverts
has a uniquely long lifecycle; it can be
approximately 55% of these hides… the rest
repaired and repurposed or recycled at
end up in the landfill.
the end of its use, putting circularity at
its core.
Leather plays a significant role in the circular
economy and is part of a solution to our global
waste crisis.
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PRODUCTS WITH PURPOSE
Leather Certifications
A total of 175 product certifications or labels 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.
76 Clean Air Gold Certifications
3 Oeko-Tex Certifications
2 Carbon Neutral Leathers
31 Declare Certifications
= 175 TOTAL COMBINED CERTIFICATIONS
63 EPD Certifications
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HEALTHY MATERIALS
DeclareRed List Free
TRANSPARENCY=TRUST
Moore & Giles is proud to be the first leather
company to pursueand receive aDeclare
label. These labels provideingredient
transparency and are screened against the
regularly updated LBC
(Living Building Challenge)red list of
hazardous chemicals.
In 2025, we increased our Declare Red List
Free offerings to 31 leathers, up from our
original 3 in 2017. 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 Climate Action Reserve (CAR), we supported a crucial project to capture hazardous Methane from entering the atmosphere in the Midwest.
COMMITTED TO REDUCING OUR CARBON FOO TP RINT
We continue our journey of offsetting impacts through two Carbon Neutral Leather options, Mont Blanc and Tribeca, two of our most
popular choices.
Please review our EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) for more detail around the measure for Mont Blanc and Tribeca.
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.
For more information about our offsets, please refer to our 2025 Annual Carbon Neutral Verification Certificate below, or contact Beverly@mooreandgiles.com.
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SUSTAINABLE, START TO FINISH
Olive Tanning
The Olivenleder tanning agent has
Olive tanned leather uses 100% natural
received the Cradle to Cradle gold
wet-green® technology in the tanning
certification with a Material Health
process to achieve mineral-free tanning.
Platinum rating and currently has the
Olivenleder tanning extract
USDA 100% Biobased certification.
is made from fallen olive leaves, much like
making tea. These olive leaves are a
Our Olive tanned leather is the first
byproduct of olive production.
The Intersection of Innovation & Sustainability
globally to receive the Declare Red List
Free Label and qualify for LEED points on
Traditionally, these leaves were burned but
sustainable projects worldwide.
now are collected in the Mediterranean
region which creates a sustainable wage for
the workers within the olive industry.
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A CLOSER LOOK
Leather Circularity
Leather's durability gives it a longer life compared to other materials. Its functionality extends beyond
a bag or a chair: it can be repaired, reused, redesigned, and even recycled into new products.
Even scrap can be given a new life (and avoid the landfill). We developed a product to recycle our
onsite leather waste--scraps, old samples, and trimmings--into a new sheet good we call Habitat.
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 but we're excited to continue exploring the possibility for
Habitat to be a solution to a significant, industry-wide waste problem and a means to close the loop of
circularity further down the manufacturing chain.
HABITAT – MADE FROM RECYCLED SAMPLE WASTE
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PRODUCTS WITH PURPOSE
Responsible Partners
We cultivatelasting 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
90% RENEWABLE ENERGY
95% PLANT-BASED TANNING
Our leather is responsibly produced
The majority of our leather is
Our leather is produced in tanneries
in tanneries audited and certified
produced in tanneries operating
developing or using plant-based or
by Leather Working Group
on renewable energy sources
innovative chrome-free tanning methods
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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“We have a responsibility to honor this land by creating a purpose and use for every hide.”
SACKETT WOOD, MOORE & GILES EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
SPOTLIGHT ON
Custom Made Furniture Handcrafted in North Carolina by skilled artisans using time-honored techniques, our furniture is built for generational durability — because the most sustainable piece is one that lasts. We source exclusively from the Appalachian hardwood region, minimizing our carbon footprint through intentional proximity sourcing. We use water-based adhesives to reduce chemicals and eliminate harmful VOC emissions as part of our commitment to clean manufacturing. From forest to living room, every choice is made with the next
generation in mind.
Crafted by Hand, with Heart
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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. The hides at the center of our Wild Idea Buffalo collection are sourced from regenerative ranching operations that restore the rapidly declining prairie ecosystems of the Great Plains. 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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The Virginia State Parks Nature Inspired Design
In celebration of the Virginia State Park Rangers’ Centennial in 2025, Moore & Giles partnered with the Virginia State Parks team to create custom leather hatbands honoring the heritage and natural beauty of the Commonwealth. Crafted in our Dakota Avana leather, each design features embossed elements inspired by Virginia’s landscapes and symbols — including native foliage, pine details, and subtle hidden touches such as a paw print woven into the artwork. Finished with custom brass hardware, the project reflects a shared appreciation for craftsmanship, conservation, and the people who help preserve Virginia’s parks for future generations.
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STRONGER TOGETHER
Planet in Mind
A CLOSER LOOK
Rooted in Community, Growing for Good
We support our most precious resource — our
Together, we bring purpose to our team by
people — with generous health benefits and
expanding support beyond our walls
an extensive wellness program including an
through our Community Outreach Program,
onsite clinic and two gyms. We prioritize
completing team-based community service
access and connection to nature through our
projects throughout the year, and during our
employee driven community garden, and
annual company-wide service day.
walking paths throughout our conservation
area.
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IMPACT THROUGH SERVICE
Giving Back
Giveback Day is an annual event where we
We believe in community, and our
close for regular business and take our
ability to work together as a team.
energy into the community for the day. Our
Through our Community Outreach
employees have the opportunity to make a
Program, serving our community not only
positive impact and learn more about the
benefits our neighbors but also provides
challenges facing their community and the
a deeper connection with each other.
organizations that rise to meet them. This
One of our Core Values is to “Do the
event is a favorite among our employees
right thing” and through this program we
and provides extremely meaningful results.
aim to put that into action.
In 2025 we served our community
through our Outreach Program with
hands on service, including small team ½
day projects throughout the year,
benefiting multiple local non-profits and
through our 3 rd annual company-wide
Giveback Day.
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A CLOSER LOOK
Impact in Motion
In 2025, 3,000 participants from 34 states
Moore & Giles was proud to be the title
and 5 countries braved the rain and cold to
sponsor of the 2025 Virginia 10 Miler. Run
cover Lynchburg's historic hills. Many
annually since 1975, this race makes a
volunteers aided and cheered on the
large impact in our community, contributing
runners, and the event benefited 8 local
a portion of the proceeds to area non-
non-profits with much needed funds for a
profits.
variety of causes.
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There is something in us that has always known, before we had language for it, that we are not separate from the natural world. We are part of it. That knowing is quiet. It doesn't announce itself. But it surfaces in the choices we make, the materials we choose, the systems we design. Sustainability, at its deepest, is simply the act of remembering what we already belong to and choosing to protect it.
Looking Ahead
As we close this chapter, we are already writing the next one. The work ahead is a reimagining of what is possible and how to get there. In 2026, we are setting our sights on areas where we believe our actions can reach further, connect more meaningfully, and leave less behind.
We are redefining how we divert waste moving through our operations. We are deepening our commitment to certified product standards, growing our portfolio, meeting our customers where their values are, and making it easier to choose with confidence. We are expanding our reach outward, collaborating with partners across the sustainability landscape whose expertise complements our own, because the challenges we share deserve solutions we build together. Perhaps most fundamentally, we are investing in how people learn. Rather than treating sustainability as a topic to be taught in isolation, we are weaving it into the fabric of educational resources and experiences so that the next generation of designers, makers, and decision-makers encounters it not as a constraint, but as a foundation. We believe sustainability is most powerful when it is embedded as the architecture of everything we build.
The road ahead is wide. We walk it with intention and look forward to meeting you along the way.
— Beverly McAuley, Senior Director of Sustainability & Education
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