Revisiting The Green Carpenter

Harith Ridzuan, Founder & CEO, The Green Factory

30-May-25 10:00

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Harith Ridzuan, also known as The Green Carpenter, transformed his family’s woodworking business into a sustainable manufacturing company that’s now working with everyone from local cafés to global brands. Now, he's taking a bold new step by launching a retail space for The Green Factory.

Today, on Open For Business, we explore what’s behind the move, how it's being funded, and his vision for it — along with the challenges of running a values-driven business and whether purpose still pays the bills.

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury

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Categories: environment, markets, SME, entrepreneurs

Tags: carpentry business, sustainable manufacturing, value-driven business, mass customisation, social enterprise, business expansion,

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