Embrace remanufacturing, says Tamlite
Tamlite Lighting says it is urging the lighting industry and the wider built environment sector to embrace remanufacturing as a step towards achieving net zero.
In a newly-published white paper, Tamlite explores how significant sustainability gains can be made throughout the supply chain by applying ‘This paper reflects our commitment to work with the wider lighting industry to evolve a model of manufactured products, with minimal waste, that can be upgraded, serviced, reused, refurbished, or recycled to support energy saving,’ says Richard Wharrad, group manager and head of sustainability and social value at Tamlite. ‘Remanufacturing a luminaire can result in better-than-new performance for up to 40 per cent less cost.
‘By incorporating the latest technological advancements, bespoke upgrades enhance the product’s capabilities beyond current market equivalents.’
The white paper, entitled Towards Net Zero: Can Remanufacturing Create a More Sustainable Future for Lighting? draws on the company’s collaborative work with CIBSE and other industry bodies to support the development of remanufactured products. This includes initiatives such as CIBSE’s TM66 Circular Economy Assessment Methods (CEAM).
The paper underlines the role of specifiers in driving the uptake of circular economy principles for lighting projects, and the need to engage all stakeholders in a project to promote a circular approach.
‘By investing in innovative remanufacturing processes and constantly pushing for smarter and more sustainable solutions, lighting manufacturers can support the wider built environment in progressing towards a more sustainable future,’ says Wharrad.
‘However, more awareness about this sophisticated circular method is needed. We invite stakeholders from across the sector to participate in a discussion about how we can further promote the use of remanufactured products.’
Recenty, Tamlite was re-awarded the Planet Mark certification for its commitment to sustainable best practice throughout its operations.
The Planet Mark framework offers external verification of Tamlite’s carbon reduction of 13.5 per cent relative to turnover.
Planet Mark is a global sustainability certification that recognises businesses that are taking positive action to reduce their environmental impact.
To achieve certification, businesses must measure their carbon footprint, set ambitious reduction targets and implement a comprehensive sustainability plan.
Tamlite was re-certified by Planet Mark alongside its sister companies CEF and Wrexham Mineral Cables.
The certification process applies scrutiny to companies’ Net Zero actions, including accurate and transparent carbon reporting across Scope 1, 2 and core Scope 3 emissions.
Tamlite – one of just 600 firms to carry the Planet Mark badge – achieved its listing thanks to investments in energy-efficient technologies, waste reduction measures, materials recycling and use of sustainable materials in its luminaires.
• Diary date: Circular Lighting Live 2024, Recolight’s flagship conference and exhibition, which takes place on Wednesday 9 October 2024 at the Royal College of Physicians in London. Free to specifiers, Circular Lighting Live 2024 will feature leading experts, specifiers and policy makers who will share their insights into forthcoming standards and legislation, emerging technologies and new business models. More info: www.circularlighting.live
