{"id":728,"date":"2026-04-28T06:57:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/2026\/04\/28\/beyond-efficiency-a-smarter-approach-to-sustainable-lighting\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T06:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:57:02","slug":"beyond-efficiency-a-smarter-approach-to-sustainable-lighting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/industry-news\/beyond-efficiency-a-smarter-approach-to-sustainable-lighting\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Efficiency: A Smarter Approach to Sustainable Lighting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blog Courtesy of Luan Lazarus<\/a>, Marketing Manager, Mount Lighting<\/a><\/p>

For Mount Lighting, genuine sustainability is not a standalone feature or marketing claim – it is embedded into every stage of how it designs, manufactures, and delivers lighting. From material selection and product design through to installation, longevity, and end-of-life considerations, it focuses on reducing whole-life carbon rather than simply improving efficiency in isolation.<\/p>

Designing for lower embodied carbon<\/strong><\/p>

A key part of this approach is recognising that lighting\u2019s environmental impact extends far beyond operational energy use<\/a>. The embodied carbon of lighting, including materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain decisions, can vary significantly depending on design choices and lifecycle assumptions. This is why Mount Lighting increasingly focuses on transparency and evidence-led decision-making, supported by lifecycle thinking and robust carbon awareness in specification and design.<\/p>

Intelligent lighting<\/strong><\/p>

Mount Lighting integrates intelligent lighting controls such as wireless systems and daylight-responsive technologies to reduce unnecessary energy consumption in operation. These systems help ensure lighting is only used when and where it is needed, supporting both energy efficiency and user wellbeing.<\/p>

The Casambi<\/a> \u00a0wireless lighting control system can be built into most of its lighting products, helping to alleviate lighting load by up to 60% through the daylight harvesting feature. The system is adaptable and user-friendly with a range of functions such as colour temperature alterations, pre-set on and off, dimming and tuning. It can also recognise motion, making sure lighting is only used when needed. All of these features combined offer a more sustainable, energy-efficient choice in lighting.<\/p>

Made in the UK<\/strong><\/p>

Mount Lighting is proud to be part of the Made in Britain\u2122 community. Its own brand products<\/a> are designed and skillfully manufactured in-house in the UK by its team of technical lighting specialists. It uses British and European supplies, making a conscious commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.<\/p>

During production at its Bedfordshire facilities, the team uses technology designed for sustainability. This includes Tridonic drivers, renowned for their energy efficiency and holding a bronze Cradle to Cradle certification.<\/p>

How this shows up in its projects<\/strong><\/p>

Sustainability becomes evident in how Mount Lighting\u2019s lighting solutions perform in real environments and support broader building goals.<\/p>

At Moco Museum<\/a>, London, Mount Lighting delivered a flexible, future-ready lighting system designed to adapt alongside evolving exhibitions. The use of adjustable track lighting and wireless lighting controls allows curators to reconfigure spaces without hardware replacement, reducing material churn while maintaining high-quality visual presentation. This adaptability is central to reducing long-term environmental impact while supporting creative flexibility.<\/p>

\u201cMount Lighting were a key partner on this project, collaborating seamlessly from the initial design phase through to commissioning. Their extensive product knowledge and expertise with the Casambi lighting control system were invaluable in delivering the right solution for Moco Museum.\u201d – Louie Collinson, Technical Services Manager at OD Interiors<\/p>

At Grainhouse<\/a>, London, a carefully refurbished heritage building, Mount Lighting\u2019s lighting solution was designed to work within an existing structure where retaining embodied carbon was a key priority. Through the use of wireless lighting control systems and energy-efficient luminaires, it helped support the building\u2019s wider sustainability goals, contributing to its high-performance environmental certifications. The project demonstrates how modern lighting can enhance both operational efficiency and the preservation of existing built fabric.<\/p>

\u201cWe chose Mount Lighting\u2019s fittings because they closely matched our design brief while providing excellent value. We\u2019ve worked with them many times before, initially discovering their products online, and the collaboration was very easy and assistive throughout.\u201d – Thomas Nimmo, Keyshel Interiors<\/p>

Genuine sustainability at Mount Lighting is ultimately about long-term impact, not short-term gains. By prioritising whole-life carbon, designing for adaptability, and embracing intelligent, locally manufactured solutions, it aims to create lighting that performs better for both people and the planet. It\u2019s an approach that goes beyond compliance, supporting more responsible buildings today while helping future-proof them for tomorrow.<\/p>

Mount Lighting also offers a Lumecycle\u2122<\/a> retrofitting service following the government banning the use of T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes from September 2023. The service includes retrofitting conventional fluorescent lamps, ballasts or old LED boards with newer, more efficient technology, providing an LED component upgrade solution. Depending on project needs, it can also create bespoke products such as SAS framing and send them back to project teams to fit. This retrofit lighting service offers a number of advantages, from reduced initial costs to improved lighting functionality and a decrease in energy consumption.<\/p>

This was the case at DZ BANK AG<\/a> near St Paul\u2019s Cathedral in Central London. The brief included a full lighting upgrade of the open-plan office and communications room, with the client wanting to swap out tired and inefficient fluorescent fittings for smarter LED panels. However, the existing SAS metal ceiling could not be pulled down to do it. As a result, Mount Lighting designed and supplied retrofitted LED panels that would slot straight into where the old ones had been. No mess, no disruption, just a high-performance LED retrofit tailored to the space.<\/p>

If organisations are looking to integrate truly sustainable lighting into their next project, they can get in touch<\/a> with the Mount Lighting team to explore how it can support their goals from concept through to completion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mount Lighting embeds sustainability into every stage of its process, from design to long-term performance. By focusing on whole-life carbon, intelligent systems, and UK-based production, it delivers solutions that go beyond compliance. Projects such as Moco Museum and Grainhouse demonstrate how adaptable lighting can support both environmental responsibility and creative flexibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":729,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23,16,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-industry-news","category-spotlight-series"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=728"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/728\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/729"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/megamultisite.divcomstaging.co.uk\/london\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}