If retailers can find new lighting solutions to save money on their energy bills, they’re not the only ones who will benefit. Using less energy is obviously also good news for the planet, with sustainability sure to be at the top of our list of …
We’re big fans of the new TM66 Circular Economy Assured ratings scheme that’s designed to give a truer reflection of the circular economy credentials of lighting products. TM66 is just one part of a package of initiatives created to make it easier to assess and …
No, we’re not advocating that businesses like ours waste time going nowhere. We’re talking about the increasing importance of the new Circular Economy to every industry today, including lighting. The Circular Economy began life as an environmentally-friendly philosophy back in the 1960s and it’s now …
According to recent research by Savills, 87% of large UK offices will need to step up their game by 2030 to meet the minimum standards required for a Grade B Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) set by the Government in 2021. Looking at that same stat …
All kinds of factors can influence a customer’s decision to buy in-store and there’s increasing evidence that the lighting used in the building has a part to play. This blog features five ‘make sures’ for retailers, giving you a checklist of the things you need …
Even before the recent spike in prices, energy costs were one of the biggest costs for retailers. As a result, retailing is just one of the many industries that are rapidly adopting energy-efficient lighting solutions to keep rising overheads in check. A recent study by …
The first thing you need to know is that poor lighting in the workplace is a bigger problem than you might have thought. A research study conducted by the American Society of Interior Design shows that 68% of employees complain about the lighting in their workplace. It’s …
As lighting experts, it’s vital that we’re always on top of the latest industry guidelines and regulations. A new EN 12464-1 standard has recently been introduced, which will have a significant bearing on how lighting systems are designed for working environments moving forward. For nearly …
The evidence is mounting up. Poor lighting in the workplace can have a range of negative effects on the health and well-being of employees. What started as an interesting theory has now become a strongly-held belief by researchers and medical experts. A wide range of …
The race to zero carbon is on, with an ambitious target of 2050 for the United Kingdom. We all have a part to play in getting there, of course, but some can make a bigger contribution than others. Lighting accounts for around 40% of the …
