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BFM podcast explores drive to set single audit standard for industry
18 March 2024
News
The latest episode of the Industry Matters podcast from British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) explores the opportunities available through a new partnership with ethical auditor, Verisio.
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The Three Key Drivers of Sustainability for Business
18 March 2024
Blog
Last month, our partner Planet Mark hosted a webinar spotlighting the business case for sustainability. Throughout the session, they explored key insights from Amelie Trolle, Head of Engagement and Jonathan Withey Director of Transformation and ESG on the legal, moral, and commercial forces compelling businesses to adopt more sustainable practices.
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BFM Furniture Component Expo sets out international opportunities to drive British exports
11 March 2024
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The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will set out export opportunities for the British furniture sector at BFM’s Furniture Component Expo 24.
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Future of Furniture winners announced at January Furniture Show
19 February 2024
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Awards that celebrate the furniture businesses blazing a trail in education and sustainability have been presented at the January Furniture Show
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Why sustainability and business go hand in hand
19 February 2024
Blog
The state of the climate crisis has made sustainability a must for organisations. Read this blog, by our partners, Planet Mark to learn how your organisation can embed sustainability to strengthen its commercial resilience and brand position and improve operational effectiveness.
New partnership offers BFM members an ethical ‘health check’
31 January 2024
News
British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has unveiled a new partnership at the January Furniture Show, which gives its members a cost effective route to tracking ethical compliance.
Wages set to jump for second year across furniture manufacturing
12 January 2024
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A survey of UK furniture manufacturers has revealed that 91% of participants plan to increase wages in 2024 despite concerns about economic uncertainty.
What is greenhushing? And how can you avoid it?
12 January 2024
Blog
Greenhushing is the new buzzword in the climate space. But what does it mean for your organisation, and how can you avoid it? Find out in this blog.
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What is COP28 and is it still important?
5 December 2023
Blog
Manufacturers more pessimistic about trade while skills shortages ease
23 November 2023
News
Global foam manufacturer joins sponsors of BFM's new Expo event
15 November 2023
News
The importance of product liability cover for furniture makers
14 November 2023
Blog
New recruitment platform ‘My Furniture Career’ launched
13 November 2023
News
Industry charity launches month-long Online Christmas Charity Auction
8 November 2023
News
The Business Case for Renewable Energy
16 October 2023
Blog
BFM Furniture Component Expo puts new innovation centre stage
11 October 2023
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