Green Initiatives - Northern Lights

Green Initiatives

We all have a part to play in the future survival of our planet for generations to come. Having strong green initiatives sets the tone for our heritage that we have proudly formed for more than thirty-five years.

Our Commitment

Zero to landfill since 2015

98% of lighting from energy-efficient LEDs

Supporting longevity through design & material choices

Repairable & recyclable components used where possible

Our Approach

Considered design

The ‘right to repair’ is considered in our approach to lighting design. Where the design allows, we aim to use as many components as possible that can be easily maintained, operated, repaired, or disassembled for recycling.

LEDs

Low-energy LED lighting can last up to ten times longer than traditional incandescent lamps, and can be up to 90% more efficient. Incorporating LEDs into our designs helps us achieve more with less.

Raw materials

Wherever possible, we choose responsibly sourced, recycled and recyclable materials including woods, metals and glass.

Product longevity

We design and manufacture our lighting to the highest quality standards to maintain visual appeal and functionality, thus minimising the need for future replacements while supporting longer product lifecycles.

In-house manufacturing

With the majority of our manufacturing achieved under one roof, we’re able to reduce transport distances and associated environmental impact.

A Greener Workplace

We continue to invest in more efficient machinery and equipment. Our new laser uses around 90% less energy than our previous one, and updated office heating systems are run on more modern, energy efficient boilers.

Our electricity comes from 100% renewable sources and 98% of the lighting across our premises is powered by energy-efficient LEDs.

Supporting our locally diverse natural habitats is important to us. Our on-site wildflower meadow and pond helps to encourage local wildlife to flourish.

Green Partners

Veolia

In partnership with Veolia, our waste management is zero to landfill which includes all card and paper products, wood, glass, general household waste and plastics.

BEYONDLY

Our partnership with BEYONDLY ensures the proper disposal of all EEE items, including batteries, along with quarterly submissions to the Environment Agency.

Scheme: BLY01/01411

Producer: WEE/FK0304VR

ISOQAR

ISO14001 certification shows our commitment to stringent environmental standards, independently tested & certified.

Our Future

Investigating solar-powered energy solutions is one of the next steps on our roadmap to a greener future. We’re also looking to install electric vehicle charging points to support staff and customers who already use electric vehicles, and to encourage those who don’t to consider them in the future. Within the next 6 months, 100% of the lighting in our premises will be from LEDs. As part of Poole Lighting Ltd, as a collective group we are committed to aligning with the UK Government targets to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2040.

We’re not perfect; we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. But with our commitment to constantly improve our green credentials, the sky is the limit. By challenging what we do today, even small steps forward can drive real change tomorrow.

Our Credentials