BEAMA Update BEAMA launches
“At BEAMA, we recognize the urgent imperative to decarbonise and are dedicated to empowering our members to lead the charge towards the industrial decarbonisation required for Net Zero,” said Yselkla Farmer, CEO at BEAMA. “Our Net Zero Service is a testament to our commitment to fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and advocating for clear government policies to accelerate the transition in this space whilst ensuring it remains clear, comparable and achievable.”
As key suppliers of Net Zero enabling technologies into the electricity grid, EV charging infrastructure, and buildings, BEAMA’s members play a pivotal role in advancing decarbonisation eff orts. Key components of the member-only Net Zero Service include:
Educational resources: Dedicated toolkits Opinion
ROHS Directive: one year on Nearly a year on from the RoHS ban on the sale of fl uorescent lamps, Martin Huber, CEO of 3D modelling platform Amrax, looks at its impact on the industry.
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t is now nearly a year since the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive expanded to cover a ban on the sale of most types of fl uorescent lamps. However, take a walk around any offi ce and you will most likely still see them in use. Indeed, according to Watt24, 40% of all companies still use fl uorescent lamps. The clock is ticking to remove them from buildings and replace them with safer energy effi cient alternatives. There are a number of reasons businesses should act now. First, as the deadline for a full phase out approaches costs on other lighting solutions will naturally rise in line with demand. Second, volatile energy prices mean that building owners are essentially burning money on ineffi cient
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older lighting solutions. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it provides an opportunity for building owners to reimagine the lighting in their building to create a more innovative, comfortable and sustainable environment. Planning technology has advanced to such an extent that it is now incredibly quick, easy and cheap to experiment virtually with diff erent ways to design a space’s lighting. Using 3D modelling, owners, designers and facility managers can try a whole range of diff erent lighting solutions. This opens the door to real innovation. Building owners and facility managers shouldn’t see the RoHS Directive as an inconvenience but rather as a great opportunity to overhaul how they light their buildings by leveraging the latest technology. Not only will they likely ultimately save money they will create
more attractive, modern spaces.
The RoHS Directive is also a reminder to the lighting industry that the direction of travel is towards tighter and tighter regulations to promote safety and sustainability. A business as usual mentality is not going to cut it. The better approach is to embrace this change and use the banning of fl uorescent lamps as a driver of innovation and growth. Working with tech platforms to help building owners, designers, architects and facility managers to create new lighting designs will ultimately drive demand for more complex, smarter lighting products. This will be great news for everyone involved as it will result in better buildings, more sustainability, product diversifi cation for lighting companies and real innovation.”
Net Zero Service BEAMA has launched a pioneering Net Zero Service, dedicated to supporting its members in navigating the transition to Net Zero.
covering essential Net Zero and sustainability topics, including climate commitments, transition plans and fi nance, off setting and general guidance to reduce all scoped emissions. These resources encompass a wealth of educational materials, market tools, case studies, and standards to guide members in their decarbonization journey.
Collaboration and learning opportunities: A series of events, webinars, and workshops to facilitate community learning and collaboration. These aim to support engagement between members and companies across the supply chain and wider market.
Technical Sustainability Committee: A specialised committee will be established to review and actively participate in the development of relevant standards and best practices, with ad hoc task and fi nish groups emerging to address market and supply chain challenges and opportunities.
“We are thrilled by the overwhelming response from our members to this initiative,” added Yselkla. “Together with our members and working closely with Government, the market and wider industry, we will commit to translating Net Zero into commercial application to drive meaningful progress towards a sustainable future.”
BEAMA is the UK manufacturing trade association for energy-related infrastructure and building systems and services.
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