Why upgrade lighting - the environmental case

• Outdated lighting in a large commercial or industrial building can be responsible for the majority of the onsite electricity usage (and carbon emissions). These energy and carbon figures could be reduced by up to 80% by new energy saving lighting equipment
• A business will be able to demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and a carbon reduction strategy to supply chains and customers. New lighting also has the advantage of being a very "visual" demonstation of an onsite energy reduction project
• New energy efficient, long life lamps require much less frequent replacement, producing less waste. This makes it easier for a business to ensure complaince with ever tighter environmental regulations (e.g. the WEEE initiative, requiring specialist disposal)
• The quick return on investment ensures that new lighting is a convincing first step to take as part of a wider sustainability initiative or environmental strategy for a business
• NO UP-FRONT COST - New energy saving lighting systems may qualify for Carbon Trust financial assistance. Here, a business can avoid making any capital outlay, only paying as savings are made. This allows budgets to be protected for other areas in the business, eliminating what is usually the biggest barrier for capital investment projects.