Industry Information and Tools
FOUR PAWS is committed to working with industry to achieve long-lasting change for animals. We highlight the problems and help to identify solutions, learning together as we go, on the path towards a truly responsible and ethical fashion industry which values animal welfare.
FOUR PAWS has developed and collated a range of resources to support animal welfare policy development within the fashion industry.
Policy Guidance
The FOUR PAWS policy development guides can assist brands in developing effective animal protection frameworks.
Brand Policy Guidelines
Our vision for an animal-friendly fashion future is guided by the FOUR PAWS Key Principles: to fulfill the General Welfare Aims of the Five Domains model, ensure full traceability and transparency, ban the use of wild animals, and work to reduce use of animal products. In short: Refine, Reduce, Replace. These principles are detailed in our Animal Welfare Policy Guidelines for Fashion Brands and Retailers, which also includes policy, labelling, and reporting checklists.
Committing to Animal-Derived Material Reduction Targets
Sourcing animal-derived materials carries many risks and impacts that can harm animals, people, and the planet - and increasingly, the businesses sourcing them. Use this guide, along with the case studies within it, to see why committing to reducing your use of animal-derived materials is worthwhile and how to do so effectively.
