WEBINAR | EU environmental law: Implications for the lighting sector
The lighting industry is facing a complex set of EU sustainability and circularity regulations that will significantly reshape how luminaires are designed, manufactured and specified. In this webinar, our speakers will offer strategic guidance on how to get ahead of it and similar UK rules expected in the coming years.
Speakers:
- Nigel Harvey, chief executive officer, Recolight;
- Teresa Selvaggio, director of public affairs at LightingEurope;
- Frank Thomas, compliance manager, ATG Airports;
- Neil McLean, industrial relations manager, Lutron.
Chair: Ray Molony, editor, Circular Lighting Report.
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Panelists
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Ray MolonyHead of content for Build Back Better AwardAn award-winning technical journalist and a highly experienced event organiser, chairperson, webinar host and public speaker.
Ray Molony is the editor of the Circular Lighting Report, a Recolight initiative to inform the market of developments in sustainability in the industry. He’s also head of content at the Build Back Better Awards, an initiative to celebrate and reward environmental leadership, innovation, creativity and social purpose in the built environment, and the editor of Designing Lighting Global, a magazine for designers. He was co-founder of Lux magazine and the LuxLive exhibition. He’s also the award-winning author of the acclaimed book, Light: Re-Interpreting Architecture (Rotovision, 2014) which was translated into many languages. He studied engineering at Dublin City University.
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Nigel HarveyChief Executive at RecolightNigel has worked in the Product Compliance Industry since 1990 in a variety of senior management roles covering marketing, business development, and operational management. Nigel joined Recolight as Chief Executive and Company Secretary in 2009. He is very active in both the lighting and WEEE sectors:
• Chair of the UK’s WEEE compliance scheme trade association, the WEEE Scheme Forum (WSF) since 2011, and a director of WSF Ltd since 2013.
• Nominated as a PCS guest to attend meetings of the Joint Trade Association (JTA) which works with producer trade associations including the LIA, to obtain a fair UK WEEE system. Has supported the JTA in the preparation of the proposals to operate the WEEE compliance fee which have been chosen by Defra in 7 of the last 8 years.
• Elected as a Director of EucoLight, the European trade association for lighting WEEE compliance schemes in 2015. Elected Vice President of EucoLight in 2017.
• Member of two BSI committees that include the review of WEEE treatment standards, and the development of a code of practice for the remanufacture of lighting equipment.
Nigel has published over 40 articles on WEEE and lighting over the last four years. He was named the first ever Lux Magazine Person of the year in 2012 and has been listed as one the UK’s 100 most influential people in the waste/resources industry for several years. He is also a climate activist. -
Teresa SelvaggioDirector of Public Affairs at LightingEuropeeresa Selvaggio leads and coordinates LightingEurope’s internal work on sustainability, ecodesign, and labelling.
She brings over 15 years of experience in EU policies and public affairs. Before joining LightingEurope in September 2023, Teresa worked in the European Institutional Affairs and Funding team of a major company in the energy sector. Prior to that, she served for five years as Policy Advisor to a Member of the European Parliament.
Teresa holds a Master’s degree in European Studies, which she recently complemented with a postgraduate Master’s in International Politics. -
Neil McLeanIndustry Relations (Europe and Asia) at Lutron ElectronicsNeil is a highly experienced and respected compliance, operations, and marketing leader, known for transforming objectives into impactful results in the lighting, controls, and sustainability sectors. With a proven track record of success, he brings his own blend of forward thinking and operational excellence to the work he undertakes.
Neil#s expertise spans international marketing, regulatory development, and advocacy, allowing me to navigate complex landscapes and deliver innovative solutions that align with global standards .He thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, empowering teams to achieve their goals while advancing organisational priorities.
Key Highlights:
– Strategic Leadership: Skilled in implementing strategies that align with business objectives and drive sustainable growth.
– Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of compliance and advocacy, ensuring organizations stay ahead in a dynamic regulatory environment.
– Marketing Innovation: Adept at creating and executing international marketing initiatives, driving brand awareness, market share and profitable sales growth.
Neil is passionate about advancing sustainability, I am dedicated to making a positive impact through forward-thinking initiatives that align with global environmental goals.
