Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines has partnered with satellite intelligence firm Satelligence to strengthen traceability and environmental risk assessment in global leather supply chains, as brands face rising pressure to comply with deforestation and due-diligence regulations.
The collaboration, delivered through the Eurofins BLC Leather Technology Centre, integrates Satelligence’s satellite-based land-use and deforestation monitoring data into Eurofins’ testing, inspection and certification services for leather and leather-derived products. The move is aimed at helping manufacturers, exporters and global brands gain clearer visibility over sourcing regions and associated environmental risks.
Eurofins said the partnership will allow its clients to link raw material origins to independently validated geospatial data, supporting more robust supply chain mapping and sustainability decision-making. The initiative comes as companies prepare for tighter regulatory frameworks such as the European Union’s deforestation-free supply chain requirements, which demand verifiable proof of responsible sourcing.
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Satelligence, which provides satellite analytics for agricultural and commodity supply chains, said the agreement extends the application of its deforestation and land-use risk tools to the leather sector, an industry increasingly scrutinised for upstream environmental impacts tied to cattle farming and land conversion.
Industry analysts say the partnership reflects a broader shift in the apparel, footwear and leather industries toward combining laboratory testing with digital traceability and data-driven compliance tools. As sustainability moves from voluntary commitments to enforceable rules, demand is rising for integrated solutions that connect product testing, certification and environmental intelligence.
Eurofins Softlines & Hardlines operates a global network of laboratories serving the textile, footwear and leather sectors, while Satelligence works with companies and governments to assess environmental risks across complex supply chains. Both companies said the collaboration is designed to support brands seeking greater transparency, regulatory readiness and credibility in sustainability claims.
