Recolight announces new appointment to board of directors
Recolight, a UK not-for-profit compliance scheme for lighting waste recycling and sustainability, has appointed David Barnwell to its board of directors, where he will represent Holophane, a UK manufacturer of sustainable LED lighting. The appointment marks the first time Holophane has held a seat on the Recolight board. David has been Managing Director of Holophane […]
Collingwood lights up Northampton Saints RFU
Northampton Saints has completed the first phase of an LED lighting refurbishment at its stadium, with Collingwood Lighting, a UK manufacturer of LED lighting products, supplying new fittings for the Barwell Stand as part of the club’s wider net zero strategy. The project covers spectator seating, corporate hospitality areas, corridors, staff facilities, toilets, and other […]
LSFA publishes net zero construction guide
The Light Steel Frame Association (LSFA), a UK trade body representing contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers within the light steel frame construction sector, has published a new guide examining how light steel frame construction can support the construction sector’s transition to net zero while maintaining cost, safety, and building performance. The publication comes as the UK […]
UK set to miss Clean Power 2030 target
According to new analysis from energy consultancy LCP Delta, Great Britain is “unlikely to meet its target” of generating 95% of electricity from clean power by 2030. The company’s latest GB Power Market Outlook forecasts that clean power generation will reach 83% by 2030 under current plans, with the 95% target not expected to be […]
Ellis reports 57% carbon emissions reduction
Ellis, a designer and manufacturer of electrical cable cleats, has published a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its polymer cable cleat range and released its latest carbon footprint report, which shows a 57% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since its 2017/18 baseline year. The new EPD provides independently verified lifecycle environmental data […]
Zumtobel Group earns EcoVadis Platinum rating
Zumtobel Group, an Austrian company specialising in professional indoor and outdoor lighting, has received a Platinum rating from sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis, placing the company amongst the top 1% of organisations evaluated worldwide. The lighting manufacturer has been assessed by EcoVadis since 2016 and has progressed from Silver to Gold before achieving Platinum status for […]
CEF receives SBTi validation for net zero targets
Electrical distributor CEF has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near- and long-term net zero emissions targets. The company says the validation confirms its carbon reduction plans align with climate science and the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. CEF has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse […]
YLEM signs energy installation agreement with Brown-Forman
YLEM Energy, a Salford-based independent onsite power generation specialist, has agreed to install a new energy management system at a Brown-Forman bottling plant and logistics hub in Newbridge near Edinburgh. According to the companies, the project is intended to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and support wider sustainability targets at the site. YLEM Energy […]
CEF marks 75 years with sustainability report
Electrical distributor CEF has published its FY25 Sustainability & Social Value (SSV) Impact Report, outlining progress across emissions reduction, supplier engagement, and workforce development. The report coincides with the company’s 75th anniversary and highlights how sustainability initiatives are being implemented across its operations and supply chain. Key figures include an 82% reduction in Scope 2 […]
Recolight expands WEEE collection service
Recolight, a UK not-for-profit compliance scheme for lighting waste recycling and sustainability, has introduced a project collection service for large-scale luminaire installations, supporting compliant recycling of lighting waste across the UK. The service covers the collection and processing of lamps, luminaires, emergency batteries, and other electrical equipment covered by WEEE regulations. It is designed to […]