Forum works with companies, local authorities, regional bodies and universities to help build their capacity to achieve more sustainable practices. The new partnerships allow Friends Provident and Kingfisher to join a network of over 60 other businesses who have indicated interest in pursuing a sustainable agenda.

Sally Uren, director of the Business Programme at Forum for the Future said: “The decision by these two large and well respected companies to work in partnership with Forum for the Future reflects a growing interest in sustainable development from big business.”