Furniture Industry Invited to Discover How Sustainability Can Drive Commercial Success
Wed, 14 Jan 2026
“This insight-driven event will unite business leaders, sustainability experts, and industry professionals to explore how embedding sustainability into strategy can drive growth, resilience, and long-term profitability.”
The Furniture Makers’ Company – the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry – is inviting professionals from across the furniture and interiors sector to attend ‘Making Commercial Sense of Sustainability’, a one-day event focused on turning environmental responsibility into commercial opportunity.
- Date: Thursday, 19 March
- Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Location: Furniture Makers’ Hall, London
This practical, insight-driven event will bring together business leaders, sustainability specialists, manufacturers, designers, and specifiers to examine how sustainability can be embedded into business strategy in a way that supports growth, resilience and long-term profitability.
As economic pressures, regulatory change and customer expectations continue to intensify, the event will offer practical insights rather than theory, addressing how businesses can respond realistically and competitively. Topics will include managing climate risk, navigating sustainability legislation, communicating credible sustainability messages, and adopting circular economy principles that add value rather than cost.
Joanna Knight, chairman of the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee at The Furniture Makers’ Company, said: “Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it is central to commercial decision-making. This event is about cutting through complexity and focusing on what genuinely makes business sense, helping companies move forward with confidence rather than hesitation.”
Why attend?
- Hear from expert speakers and thought leaders
- Join interactive panel discussions
- Network with peers tackling similar challenges and opportunities
The event is proudly supported by leading industry organisations, including the Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP), British Furniture Association, Ocee + Four Design, Panaz, SATRA, and the UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance.
Booking details:
- Free for members of The Furniture Makers’ Company
- £25 for non-members (includes lunch)
- Places are limited – early booking recommended
To view the programme and book tickets, click here.
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