BFA recruits Richard Naylor to steer sustainability drive
Posted: Monday, April 21st, 2025
The British Furniture Association (BFA) is working with a stalwart of the UK furniture industry to provide sustainability support for its members. Richard Naylor of Hawksfield Ltd will act as the BFA’s sustainability consultant, tasked with creating a roadmap that will help members understand their Net Zero journey and access the resources and accreditations they need to move forward. With more than 20 years of commercial experiences in the UK furniture sector, including board positions within Steinhoff UK, Hypnos and Harrison Spinks, Richard Naylor is the founder and managing partner at Hawksfield Ltd, offering transparent sustainability services for SMEs. Richard said: “I am passionate about helping the UK furniture industry become more sustainable and helping businesses build financial value or find lost financial value through the various opportunities that sustainability represents.” A specialist in circular design and materials, Richard is currently undertaking a PhD in Design and is a fellow of several sustainability organisations, as well as being a guest lecturer on Cranfield University’s executive MBA. He holds an MSc with distinction in Sustainability and a Level 7 apprenticeship as a sustainability business specialist.
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