Sustainability is an important part of Aura Light’s business, and the company continuously works to make improvements in this area. A large part of the climate impact of lighting occurs during the use phase. Energy-efficient lighting solutions are therefore an important part of efforts to reduce the climate footprint. At the same time, good lighting plays an important role in health and well-being.
With its own product development department and production facility in Vimmerby, Aura Light has good opportunities to influence product design, material choices and climate impact from the early stages of development. Kleva is one example. Its length, width and cross-section have been designed to optimise pallet loading and make transportation more efficient. The luminaire is also designed for low energy consumption, with a high proportion of recycled materials and the possibility of future upgrades.
Replacing older fluorescent luminaires with Kleva can reduce energy consumption by at least 50 per cent over the luminaire’s lifetime. Modern sensor technology can reduce energy consumption even further. The luminaire housing consists of 75 per cent recycled aluminium, and the cover is made from organic PC plastic. The components are easy to replace during maintenance and can be dismantled for recycling when the luminaire reaches the end of its service life.
Aura Light’s sustainability efforts also extend to other areas of the business. The company has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is working to set emissions reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement and the 1.5°C goal. A materiality analysis also forms the basis of the company’s sustainability work, with a focus on three of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production.
