Sustainability in the Zumtobel Group
A profound understanding of sustainability has become hard-wired in the formerly family-run business over the decades. This is evidenced in many aspects of the Group’s ongoing development.
The lighting industry is inextricably linked with the concept of sustainability
The following figures demonstrate just how inextricably linked the lighting industry is with the concept of sustainability: consuming 19% of all electricity generated worldwide, artificial lighting accounts for a large slice of global energy consumption. The Zumtobel Group can make a significant contribution towards reducing the use of resources and cutting CO2 emissions by promoting more energy-efficient lighting technology. It does this by developing energy-efficient light sources (e.g. LEDs), luminaires, control gear and, above all, through intelligent lighting control tools and concepts.
Light also promotes quality of life
Light also promotes quality of life by creating environments where people can feel safe and well. Developing lighting solutions that perfectly balance the twin needs of energy efficiency and lighting quality is therefore a primary concern for the Zumtobel Group and its brands. This ambition is underlined by the new medium-term plan. The number of employees working in Research and Development is to be increased by 20% within two years. Despite the planned significant increase in revenues, the annual budgets for R&D and investments will remain stable at 5% and 5.5% of revenues respectively.
Efficient use of resources
Optimally efficient use of resources is achieved through an integral lighting solution. Such a solution consists of a professionally designed lighting concept that includes several sometimes different luminaires, efficient light sources and an intelligent lighting control system. The Zumtobel Group aims to tap into maximum potential savings while at the same time improving lighting quality by intelligently combining all these elements.
Artificial lighting accounts for 19 percent of the global demand for electrical energy. So intelligent lighting has a big part to play in achieving greater energy efficiency.