Circular Lighting Live 26 Programme

Making EPDs Work for Everyone

Environmental Product Declarations are increasingly required across major construction frameworks and will become central to the UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard. Hear we examine what EPDs mean in real terms for the supply chain: how they are generated, what data they provide, and why their adoption is accelerating. A second presentation covers the wave of circular economy legislation heading towards 2030. It focuses specifically on repairability and upgradeability requirements that will affect everyone from manufacturer to end user.

Future Lights, Innovation Workshop

As the electricity grid decarbonises, the carbon embedded in manufacturing a luminaire is becoming as significant as the energy it consumes in use. This session examines how material selection is evolving in response. It looks at the technologies and design approaches that are reducing the environmental footprint of new products entering the market.

Projects Uncovered, Real World Lessons

Case studies offer some of the most useful intelligence available to the trade. This session focuses on standout sustainable lighting schemes of 2026. One of which is the remanufacturing and upgrade of the historic light fittings at Leadenhall Market in London. It explores what the project reveals about heritage-sensitive circular practice and the practicalities of delivering sustainable outcomes on complex schemes.

Disruptive Design, the Role of Designers

Lighting designers are increasingly influential in specifying products with sustainability credentials. This session examines how independent designers are responding to shifting regulations and client expectations. It also considers what their changing specification habits mean for the products being sourced through the supply chain.

Materials Masterclass, Low Carbon Alternatives

This is a practical session covering the materials and metrics that underpin sustainable product selection. Delegates will receive an introduction to Carbon Literacy principles, a globally recognised framework for understanding and acting on climate impact. There is also a technical overview of the latest sustainable polycarbonates entering the market. These include low-carbon and bio-based options already in production use by lighting manufacturers.

Confronting Cat A, Six Ways to Cut Waste

Cat A fit-outs are a significant source of waste in the commercial property sector. Luminaires are frequently removed and discarded when tenants move in. This session examines practical alternatives. It covers luminaire leasing models that reduce both cost and environmental impact for developers, alongside a broader rethink of how Cat A products are designed from the outset to enable reuse rather than disposal.