With the world’s population reaching ever-larger numbers and the world’s greenhouse gas emissions having increased exponentially over the last few decades, it’s more important than ever that businesses take responsibility for their carbon footprint and focus on creating a more sustainable work environment.
One of the best & easiest ways for a business to begin lowering its carbon output is to make the switch from traditional lighting to modern LED lighting. Traditional Lighting contributes a significant portion of greenhouse gases to the UK’s total emissions, but LEDs use much less energy than other forms of lighting. As much as 70% to 90% less!
The switch to LED lighting can substantially lower a business’s carbon footprint. In this article, we take a detailed look at why that’s important for the future of the planet.
Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050
In 2019, the UK government announced a new and ambitious goal that hopes to tackle the problems caused by excess greenhouse gas emissions head-on. By 2050, the government aims to have reduced greenhouse gas emissions to ‘net zero’.
The project is designed to create a more sustainable economy, with a focus on clean, green and sustainable energy. By 2050, all greenhouse gas emissions will be drastically reduced and offset by carbon reduction schemes. If the plan works, the UK will be carbon neutral.
Net zero will lay the groundwork for a greener future and for long-term, environmentally friendly economic growth. This will contribute to tackling global climate change, while also helping businesses to upgrade their infrastructure and save on both energy and costs.
Traditional Lighting vs. LED Lighting
The government will implement schemes and offer grants to encourage businesses to switch to more sustainable infrastructure. Of course, the government can’t achieve net zero without the direct help of business owners implementing change in their own workplaces.
One of the easiest ways for businesses to help bring about net zero is to make the switch to LED lighting, a much more energy-efficient alternative to traditional lighting.
Traditional lighting found in many workplaces (and homes) across the country makes use of old technologies, where light is produced when a gas is heated. This is a very inefficient process, requiring large anounts of energy.
LED lighting (light emitting diodes) is much more modern, using a semiconductor that emits light in a super-efficient manner.
Over time, this can save vast amounts of energy from being used, with energy reductions of between 75% and 90% common.
The Benefits of Switching to LED Lighting
For businesses debating making the switch from traditional, incandescent lighting to modern LED lighting, it’s important to remember that you won’t just be lowering your carbon footprint. As well as helping to lower the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of a business, LED lighting has numerous benefits waiting to be realised:
- Energy savings are directly translated into cost savings, making LED lighting a cost-effective investment.
- LED lighting is incredibly versatile.
- LED lighting can be used inside and outside, for both security and work purposes.
- LED lighting can be installed on a large scale (for example, in football stadiums) and in smaller spaces (offices).
- LED lighting provides higher quality lighting, of the right colour, colour rendering and uniformity.
- LED Lighting in outdoor applications those factors produce a more welcoming environment looking safer & more secure
- LED lighting is weatherproof, hardwearing and needs little maintenance. LED lights can often last as long as 20 years when deployed for 12 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Contact Intelect Lighting Today
Arrange a free, no-obligation survey to discover how much your business could improve its carbon footprint at a commercial, industrial or office premises.
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You can also send an email to enquiries@intelectlighting.com or complete the contact form on our website and we’ll ring you back.
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