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, importers, contractors, end users and specifiers all have specific ...
Circular Lighting Report editor Ray Molony talks to Kuldeep Vali, co-founder of an exciting start-up whose aim is to revolutionise the lighting industry. LumiBuilder.ai combines AI, 3D printing and post consumer waste to create a whole new generation of luminaires. "Our long term vision is to create...
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...
Changing the way luminaires are packaging could have a dramatic effect on a manufacturer’s environmental impact. That’s why many leading brands are making the switch to new materials and processes. Next month’s Net Zero Lighting conference – organised by Recolight and the Lighting Industry Association – includes...
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