Retailers and local authorities are in the vanguard of dialling up their expectations of lighting suppliers and many are imposing increasingly stringent demands in terms of sustainability and circularity. The environmental metrics demanded by major retailers and developers will be a key area explored by next...
The American government has dramatically upped the minimum efficacy of a light bulb from 45 lm/W to 120 lm/W. The ambitious standard will take effect from July 25, 2028, and will apply to newly produced or imported general service lamps—not affecting continued consumer use and purchase...
he advent of nano optics can lead to a step change in sustainability by driving up lumens-to-weight ratio of luminaires. That’s the view of Czech optical specialist IQS Nanoptiqs which says its pioneering technology can lead to light fittings which are slimmer, lighter and use less...
Edinburgh-based luminaire manufacturer Stoane Lighting has appointed Irene Mazzei as its sustainability lead. Mazzei will focus on the sustainability of materials and manufacturing processes, assisting the company in its journey to achieve low-impact light fittings. With a Chemistry doctorate, a Materials Science academic background and a passion...
Signify has announced that it has halved its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2019, achieving a cumulative GHG emissions reduction of 334 million tonnes CO2e beyond the level required to meet the Paris Agreement 1.5-degree target. In 2023 the company reported a yearly reduction of 22 per...
A raft of UK lighting companies have made significant investments in photovoltaic panel installations in a bid to cut their energy bills and increase their environmental ratings. Major brands going big on solar include Thorlux, Holophane, Zumtobel and DW Windsor. But with typical seven-year paybacks, is it...
Swedish lighting manufacturer Lyktan has unveiled a luminaire made predominantly from wool and recycled PET bottles. The Hood is designed with a strong sound absorption element for schools, universities and open-plan office. The company says that by making the light it is helping to avoid the considerable...
Lighting brands are signing up to a bewildering array of environmental marks, including B Corp, EcoVadis, Planet Mark, Cradle to Cradle and good old ISO14001. But which is best for genuinely assessing your sustainability? And which programmes resonate with customers and specifiers? These are the questions...
Lighting manufacturers are making remarkable strides in adopting environmental practices. From the use of renewable energy to sustainable logistics and packaging, they are rightly earning top certification ratings from organisations such as EcoVadis, B Corp and Planet Mark. You can learn more about their journey – including...
Lucent Lighting has announced that’s it’s climate neutral. The UK downlight manufacturer says it achieved the status by meticulously calculating its carbon footprint and offsetting its total emissions. The measures it has implemented include a focus on the more efficient use of resources and careful sourcing of...