Mark Farnsworth
CEO, Yorkshire Garden Centres
Day 1, Keynote Theatre, 11:00
Accrediting Sustainability: Best Practices and Strategies (Panel Session)
Explore best practices and strategies for accrediting sustainability in your business. This seminar will cover certification processes, industry standards, and practical approaches to achieving and maintaining sustainability credentials. Gain insights to enhance your environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements.
About Mark:
Having obtained a law degree from Leeds Metropolitan University, Mark embarked on a career in food and drink with GlaxoSmithKline and Nestle. In 2011, he left Nestle to start a farm shop and café which was followed by the acquisition of Tong Garden Centre in 2015 with business Partner, Tom Megginson. In 2022, the Yorkshire Garden Centres group acquired two sites from the Stephen H Smith business at Otley & Bingley, they also opened Tingley in September 2023. The group now employs 470 people.
