Company Profile

The Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) is a non-profit international organisation working with the extended cashmere supply chain from herders to retailers, to promote a global sustainability standard for cashmere. Our vision is a future where cashmere is produced in a way that minimises environmental impact, safeguards herder livelihoods and meets high welfare standards.

Founded in 2015, we are a standard holding and capacity building organisation with offices in both the UK and Mongolia and a key partner in China. We are unique in that we are both market-led, providing a voice for the cashmere industry, and grassroots, offering a deep understanding of rangeland systems and the challenges facing the livestock herders. Our SFA Cashmere Standard was developed according to ISEAL best practice guidelines and represents the world’s first holistic, evidence-based sustainability standard for cashmere that is both global in focus and locally adaptable.

Supported by our growing membership base and multi-stakeholder partnerships, we are now in a strong position to achieve real, lasting impact for cashmere producers and the rangelands that support them. As we embark on our ambitious 2030 Strategy, we seek a Head of Standard System Development to lead the continued evolution and improvement of our standard and supporting services with passion, credibility and technical innovation.