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Second BFA sustainability summit comes to an end

The second British Footwear Association (BFA) sustainability summit convened in Birmingham on April 17, with Vanessa Podmore, a BFA Board member and sustainability expert, and Andrew Hudson, Managing Director of Eurofins BLC, as hosts (see image). Drawing 200 attendees from various sectors, the day-long conference delved into critical topics like ...

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