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Ultrafabrics celebrates 25th anniversary with new and improved bio-based Volar Bio collection

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The natural-feeling surface of Volar Bio, crafted in Japan, means it can be used to upholster anything from residential furniture to commercial-based surfaces in offices, hospitality, retail or healthcare. All Ultrafabrics products can withstand serious, frequent cleaning to C.D.C And we can scale to meet the needs of a global audience.

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Businesses planning major investments into Generative AI to increase productivity

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Countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, India, Ireland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States Industries: Banking and Financial Services, CMT, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare, Insurance, (..)

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Kingfisher Offices – London

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A primary objective of the new Kingfisher office was decarbonisation, specifically reducing embodied carbon emissions from the interior fit-out through careful consideration of: raw material extraction, manufacturing and processing, transportation, installation of all building materials, replacement of materials, end of life, disposal and recycling.

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Everything You Need to Know About B Corps and How They Can Drive Positive Change Globally

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Since its inception, the B Corp movement has grown exponentially, with more than 8,900 certified businesses in more than 101 countries, spanning 162 industries from retail and manufacturing to finance and technology. Community tackles supply chain—from raw materials to partner companies along the production process.

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People are worried about the impact of new tech, but many feel confident it will benefit them

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This rises to 41 percent for deskless transport/storage workers, while almost one in three (31 percent) deskless workers feel concerned by the loss of control in their roles to automation and AI. This rises to 59 percent for manufacturing deskless workers and 57 percent for retail deskless workers.

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Lockers: The New Unexpected Star Of Workspace Design

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It’s important for product designers and retailers to understand their embodied carbon emissions , which relate to the manufacturing, processing, transportation, assembly, maintenance, replacement, and deconstruction and disposal of goods. 80% of Teknion’s component parts are manufactured in-house, they add. “For

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Firms are optimistic about AI, but most have little idea what to do with it

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Industries included manufacturing, financial services, retail, government/public sector, healthcare providers, energy and utilities, and transport and airlines. The survey was conducted by Coleman Parkes Research in June 2024.