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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a European directive that tightens and expands the rules for sustainability reporting by companies. This...

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Energy label C obligation for offices

The Energy Label C requirement for offices means that, since January 1, 2023, all office buildings in the Netherlands with a usable...

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Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD IV)

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive IV (EPBD IV) is a European directive that aims to improve the energy performance of buildings...

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European lighting standards

In Europe, various lighting standards and guidelines exist to ensure safe , efficient , and healthy lighting in both work and residential...

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Alternative light sources

In addition to conventional lighting such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and LEDs, various alternative light sources have been developed for specific...

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BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a sustainability certification method that assesses the environmental performance of buildings. It is one...

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European standard EN 12464-2

EN 12464-2 is a European standard that specifies lighting requirements for outdoor workplaces . It is the counterpart to EN 12464-1 ,...

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European standard EN 12464-1

EN 12464-1 is a European standard that specifies lighting requirements for workplaces inside buildings . The aim of this standard is to...

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European standard EN 60598

EN 60598 is a European standard that specifies the safety requirements for lighting equipment . This includes the mechanical, electrical, and thermal...

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European standard EN 55015

EN 55015 is a European standard that regulates electromagnetic emissions from lighting equipment and associated equipment. This standard specifies the amount of...

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European standard EN 61547

EN 61547 is a European standard covering the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of lighting equipment and installations. This means that lighting and related...

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SLR Regulation (Single Lighting Regulation)

The SLR Regulation, officially known as the Single Lighting Regulation (EU) 2019/2020, is a European ecodesign directive that sets requirements for the...

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