Sustainability
At Stoane Lighting we recognise the importance of a sustainable approach to manufacturing.
That's why we believe that it is our responsibility to minimise the impact of our activities to preserve the environment for the future. For this reason, some of the core principles that guide and inspire our production are:
Circularity
Applying circular economy-driven solutions, treating waste disposal as a last resort
Localisation
Making to order, in Scotland
Responsible sourcing
Materials procured from local and sustainable suppliers
Transparency
Quantifying our impacts and letting them inform our choices
Waste reduction
Reusing as much waste as possible, including boxes from inbound deliveries
Support
Supporting our products, customers and their projects throughout their lifetime
Environmental Services
Assessment and Reporting
We recognise the importance of rigorous environmental assessment. Just as crucial is being transparent and reporting our findings to our customers and to the wider lighting industry.
ReNew
Here we dive into our award winning remanufacturing service. Find out why ReNew is a positive choice, how it can be made possible and read case studies of successful remanufactured projects.
25-year Duty of Care
Our luminaires are designed for long life.
They have a full warranty for 5 years and we pledge to a duty of care for a further 20 years.
Environmental Policy
We believe that transparency is critical. Here you can find our Environmental Policy, where we outline and describe our efforts and activities, to ensure that what we do is as sustainable as possible.
Accredited CPDs
We value the importance of knowledge sharing. This is why we have created a selection of CIBSE accredited CPDs covering challenging topics using our own in-house expertise and experience.
Packaging
Reusable and recyclable packaging is the minimum we should all be doing.
Stoane Lighting have eliminated the use of plastic in packaging.
We know that staying on top of sustainability in the lighting industry can be challenging.
That's why we’re offering expert-led training to help you navigate the sustainability landscape, covering key topics like Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).
These sessions will break down complex topics and give you practical tools to apply in your designs. In addition, we offer flexible, in-depth CIBSE certified CPDs, which can be complimented with personalised product demos.
For more details or to book a session, get in touch.
At Stoane Lighting we believe that waste isn’t waste until you waste it.
We've pursued innovative ideas to make a better use of our manufacturing waste, rather than just recycling it, aligning with the principles of the circular economy.
The GreenLight Alliance was founded by a small group of likeminded individuals whose common goal it is to help push the lighting industry towards adopting a truly circular economy.
Their vision
To light up the world, without depleting its resources.
Their mission
To help those from all corners of our industry to understand their role in working towards a Circular Economy; providing a hub for education, where the hope is that people will share their experiences and topics for discussion.
Jargon Buster
A circular economy is based on the principles of designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.
Design principle that calls for the end-of-life options of how the product, components and materials can be deconstructed.
Design principle that calls for products to be manufactured using fasteners, materials and processes that allow them to be easily be fixed.
Design principle that calls for the minimization of negative environmental and health impacts across a product or service's life cycle.
The amount of carbon emitted during the making of a product.
The life cycle stage during which a product no longer has value to its original owner and is then disposed of.
An EPD is a document that communicates the environmental performance or impact of any product or material over its lifetime. It can be used to compare different products or materials in order to select the most sustainable option.
The impact of a product or service across its life cycle. For example, a product's carbon, water, energy and material footprints.
The amount of carbon emitted during the operational or in-use phase of a building.
All of the stages that a product goes through in its lifetime: raw material extraction, processing, manufacturing, use, end-of-life and transportation.
A method to evaluate the environmental impacts of a product or system over its life cycle.
A linear economy traditionally follows the “take-make-dispose” step-by-step plan. This means that raw materials are collected, then transformed into products that are used until they are finally discarded as waste.
A multi-criteria measure of the environmental performance of a good or service throughout its life cycle.
The collection, sorting and processing of disposed materials for use in another manufacturing process.
Process of recovery, disassembly, repair and sanitizing components or parts for resale and reuse.
Balance of Social, Environmental and Economic performance.
Program to divert all (at least 95%) waste from landfill. The scope of zero waste may or may not include incineration depending on reference.
Use of secondary products, components or materials that results a higher economic value of that material.
Disposed electronic and electrical products. These products typically contain hazardous materials and require certified handling and recycling.
Program to divert all (at least 95%) waste from landfill. The scope of zero waste may or may not include incineration depending on reference.