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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 directive, which entered into force on January 5,...
Read moreEnergy 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 floor area exceeding 100 m² and where the...
Read moreEnergy 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 and reduce CO₂ emissions, with the ultimate goal...
Read moreEuropean lighting standards
In Europe, various lighting standards and guidelines exist to ensure safe , efficient , and healthy lighting in both work and residential environments. These standards are often developed by organizations...
Read moreAlternative light sources
In addition to conventional lighting such as incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and LEDs, various alternative light sources have been developed for specific applications. These range from sustainable energy options to...
Read moreBREEAM (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 of the most widely used and recognized methods...
Read moreEuropean 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 , which focuses on indoor lighting. The standard helps...
Read moreEuropean 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 ensure a safe, comfortable, and efficient working environment...
Read moreEuropean standard EN 60598
EN 60598 is a European standard that specifies the safety requirements for lighting equipment . This includes the mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of luminaires to ensure safe operation and...
Read moreEuropean 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 electromagnetic interference (EMI) a lighting product may emit,...
Read moreEuropean 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 equipment must meet certain requirements to ensure they...
Read moreSLR 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 energy efficiency and sustainability of light sources and...
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