SUSTAINABILITY
By working together, we can make a real difference and create a more sustainable future for all.
At Orlight, we believe that sustainable practices are essential for the long-term success and growth of our business. As a responsible organisation, we are committed to making a positive impact on the environment, our employees, and the communities in which we operate.
EPD - Environmental Product Declaration
Our assessments adhere to stringent international testing and rating standards, with verification processes overseen by the international EPD system. Through these efforts, we aim not only to provide accurate information to our customers, but also to set a standard for sustainable practices within our industry.
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Environmental Declaration
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and adopting appropriate environmental measures, Orlight have undertaken a suite of projects and changes to its operations in an attempt to positively create change and protect our environment.
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Orlight's Sustaina-site
At Orlight, the focus is on implementing sustainable measures that align with their business model, improve their products and services, and enhance customer experience. We believe that small steps can lead to lasting change, which is why they developed SUSTAINA-SITE™.
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Circularity
Our circular economy principles aim to reduce waste and conserve resources by creating closed-loop systems
where materials are kept in use for as long as possible.
Continue designing products with recyclable materials and be easy to disassemble for reuse of parts.
Implementing take-back programs with an option to return used products for recycling or refurbishment
Using recycled materials in the production of new products, reducing the need for virgin materials
Partnering with suppliers to ensure that components used in our products are sourced sustainably
Recycled Content
By utilising materials such as recycled glass, aluminium, plastic, brass, and copper, we are able to reduce our reliance on virgin materials and decrease our carbon footprint. Our use of recycled materials in the manufacturing of our lighting products is part of our ongoing efforts to promote a more sustainable future.
Future Bio Plastics
Orlight is currently in the process of reviewing the addition of bio-plastics into our products and packaging.
PLA is classified as a 100% biosourced plastic: it's made of renewable resources such as corn or sugar cane. Lactic acid, obtained by fermenting sugar or starch, is then transformed into a monomer called lactide. This lactide is then polymerised to produce PLA.
Transportation and Carbon Footprint
of plastic use reduction by removing all single use plastic packaging since 2019
CO2 reduction per year by removing 25 company fleet cars since 2020
our target is to achieve zero plastic packaging for all Orlight products by 2030
Repurposing
Case Studies
These case studies demonstrate how Orlight is committed to providing excellent service and meeting our clients' needs through product repurposing. We take pride in our ability to adapt our products to meet our clients' changing needs and look forward to continuing to provide innovative solutions in the future.
In 2021, a request was made to modify the color of fittings previously supplied. We responded by retrieving the products, changing their color from white to black, and returning them to the site. This successful repurposing project met the specified requirements and highlighted our ability to adapt to custom specifications with flexibility and precision, resulting in a highly positive outcome.
After two years of product installation, a request was made for servicing and replacement of certain components. We promptly retrieved the fittings, carried out the necessary updates, and restored their functionality within a three-week timeframe. This successful refurbishment project not only revitalised the products but also demonstrated our commitment to supporting long-term needs and delivering effective, timely solutions.
A client who had a competitor's product installed contacted us to service and rework the product to meet their needs. We agreed to bring back the competitor's product, serviced it, changed the internal components, resprayed it, and extended the ceiling rods. We then sent it back to the client, who was extremely happy with the end result.
Repairs
Under normal circumstances our products will last for a minimum of 50,000 hours around 20 years of domestic use. Statistically our product failure rate is very low but in the very unlikely event of a failure or if a product has been maltreated, we offer a full repair or replace service for all products in current production.
74% of RMAs are repaired (recycled), rather than replaced. We will aim to increase this to 90% by 2024.
Waste and
Emissions Management
All scrap metal (stainless steel, aluminum, mild steel and copper) is collected and recycled. Batteries are taken away and recycled. We work with WEEE in a closed recycling loop for batteries. 65% of the company's waste is recycled with targets to increase this to over 90% by the summer of 2026.