Sustainability Award – call for entries 2016

We are delighted to announce that for the first time ever  we are accepting entries for our prestigious Sustainability Award from all UK furnishings manufacturers.

Now in its fourth year, the Sustainability Award recognises improvements in sustainability in relation to manufacturing of furniture and furnishings.

Previously restricted to Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) members, we are inviting entries from all UK manufacturers, including furnishing companies such as fabrics and flooring as well as furniture.

The annual award considers all aspects of how a business is operated – waste and energy management, design process, product improvements, packaging, transportation, procurement, end of life management, client relationships, supplier management, employee engagement and corporate social responsibility.

The Furniture Makers’ Company Sustainability Award is based on the foundation provided by FISP, administered by the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA).

Paul von der Heyde, Chairman of the Manufacturing Guild Mark Committee, said: “The goal of the Sustainability Award is to recognise and champion companies determined to leave a fine legacy to future generations. We believe that by extending entries to all UK manufacturers we will be achieving our ambition.”

The deadline for entries is 31 July 2016. More information and an entry form is available here.