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Greenwashing is more widespread than ever
15 August 2024
Blog
In this blog we hear from our partner Planet Mark’s Head of Strategy and Communications, Zoë Lee, on how your organisation can strengthen its brand position by avoiding greenwashing and effectively communicating your sustainability journey.
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Roundtable a first step towards a solution on fire regulations
12 August 2024
News
British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has hosted a discussion event aimed at creating a consensus on fire regulations in the furniture industry.
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Double win highlights BFM’s commitment to members
5 August 2024
News
British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) is celebrating after a double win - Best Business Support and Best Trade Association 2024 - at the Interiors Monthly Awards.
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Barker and Stonehouse sign up to BFM retail membership
15 May 2024
News
Barker and Stonehouse is the latest high-profile company to join the new retail membership category, created by British Furniture Manufacturers.
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ACID Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day: Designing for Sustainable Consumption
1 May 2024
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In the realm of business and creativity, World Intellectual Property Day serves as a timely reminder of the pivotal role intellectual property (IP) plays in fostering innovation and progress. This year, as we celebrate this annual event, it's crucial to spotlight the fusion between design businesses and the imperative to champion Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—specifically, ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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Top Net Zero Policies to Watch in 2024
17 April 2024
Blog
Last month, our partner Planet Mark hosted a webinar spotlighting how businesses can stay ahead of net zero policy.
Throughout the session, they explored key insights from Andrew Griffiths, Director of Policy and Partnership at Planet Mark and Sarah Goodenough Head of Policy at Climate Policy Radar on the five key net zero policies and regulations your businesses should be aware of in 2024.
In this blog, we provide a summary of the top three key net zero policies and regulations:
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‘First response’ support on health and safety for BFM members
12 April 2024
News
A strategic new partnership will provide members of British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) with free access to a ‘first responder’ helpline offering guidance and support relating to accidents or HSE interventions.
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BFM report highlights £1.6bn reduction in furniture trade deficit
22 March 2024
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Furniture imports dropped 13.9% in 2023, reducing the UK’s furniture trade deficit by £1.6bn compared to 2022. British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) has released its International Trade Review 2024 - a detailed report into the balance of trade for the furniture industry.
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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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Industry charity launches month-long Online Christmas Charity Auction
8 November 2023
News
The Furniture Makers' Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is launching a month-long Online Christmas Charity Auction today (Monday 6 November), with the hope of raising at least £10,000.
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