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2. Circular Design
Policies and Governance Schréder is committed to the circular economy and responsible resource management. This commitment is embedded in our Environmental Policy , which outlines our responsibility to minimise resource consumption and promote the sustainable use of materials throughout the product lifecycle. The Schréder Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors ensure that our circular economy ambitions are effectively integrated into our business strategy and operational decision- making, in line with our sustainability objectives and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) reporting requirements. Circle Light Label “By making our products more sustainable and helping our customers to make informed choices, we can create a better future together.” As a global lighting manufacturer that is active within international standardisation bodies for luminaires, light engines, and control systems, we recognise that the lighting industry still lacks harmonised certification for circular economy performance. To bridge this gap and provide credible and transparent information, we developed our own internal circularity assessment framework. In 2009, we introduced the Green Light Label to support sustainable product development. In 2019, it evolved into the Circle Light Label, incorporating clear circularity criteria such as material selection, serviceability, upgrade potential, standardisation and end-of-life recovery.
Many of the lighting solutions we installed in the 1970s are still in operation today, which demonstrates the durability and long-term reliability that our products have always been known for. Minimising the environmental impact of our lighting solutions has long been a core objective for Schréder. Material Impacts, Risks and Opportunities During our DMA process, the circular economy was identified as a material topic due to its impact, risks and opportunities across our value chain. Our lighting products are manufactured using a wide range of raw materials and natural mineral resources, some of which may be subject to supply constraints in the future. The potential scarcity of these materials poses a financial risk to Schréder, by affecting both our upstream value chain - in terms of supplier availability and raw material sourcing - and our own operations , where stable material inputs are essential for production. At the same time, however, Schréder has the opportunity to have a positive environmental impact by designing products that are innovative and resource-efficient. By developing durable and repairable lighting solutions that use fewer resources, we support the principles of the circular economy and generate positive impacts , particularly within the downstream value chain , where customers benefit from longer product lifetimes and reduced resource consumption. Our own operations also benefit from improved material efficiency.
Circular design is where innovation meets responsibility. By creating durable, upgradeable and easy- to-maintain products, we extend their lifespan and significantly reduce the need for raw materials. This approach to product design is at the heart of the circular economy helping to preserve resources, minimise waste and deliver long-term value for both people and the planet.
Michèle-Cerise Soors Marketing Manager Sustainability Solutions
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