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Adidas Ditches Kangaroo Leather in Compassionate Fashion Shift

5/16/2025

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Adidas is taking a bold step towards compassion by discontinuing the use of kangaroo leather, a victory for animal rights advocates. CEO Bjørn Gulden revealed this pivotal decision at the stockholders meeting, responding to calls from the Center for a Humane Economy. This move signals a powerful shift in the fashion industry towards cruelty-free practices.

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Adidas is taking a bold step towards compassion by discontinuing the use of kangaroo leather, a victory for animal rights advocates. CEO Bjørn Gulden revealed this pivotal decision at the stockholders meeting, responding to calls from the Center for a Humane Economy. This move signals a powerful shift in the fashion industry towards cruelty-free practices.