Implementation of EU standards/Sustainability As part of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change (1997), the European Union devised a series of measures governing the efficient and sustainable use of resources. These measures include Directive 2009/125/EC covering the environmentally conscious design of energy-related products (ErP). The implementation rules for non-directional household lamps (Regulation (EC) 244/2009) and for professional lighting with fluorescent lamps and high-pressure discharge lamps reflect the climate goals that the EU set at the beginning of 2007 for achievement by 2020. The implementation rules (Regulation (EU) 1194/2012) that are being implemented in three phases from 2013 to 2016 also address minimum requirements for directional lamps and LED lamps (including LED modules) for the first time as part of the EU’s effort to accomplish its climate objectives. The primary focus of these ambitious targets is cutting CO2 emissions in the EU by 20 percent through the year of 2020. Innovative and compliant A world fit to live in – today and tomorrow As an international company, we assume global responsibility for people and the environment as well as for our own actions. The concept of sustainability guides these actions – just as it does with all other activities of the company. We base our strategic decisions on the integrated, three-pillar concept of sustainability: economy, environment and society. These three elements serve as the broad basis for our thoughts and actions. Because artificial light is responsible for about 15 percent of global electricity usage, we combat the greenhouse gas effect by developing energy-saving lamps and systems and, at the same time, we help our customers lower their electricity costs. At the same time, we use resources efficiently and avoid the production of waste wherever possible. We act in an environmentally conscious, innovative and responsible manner – from product development to recycling. The steps we take in this effort include researching and selecting the most environmentally safe raw materials possible, reducing production waste to the greatest extent possible, employing environmentally friendly pakkaging and efficiently using energy in all production processes. As a result, sustainability affects the entire value chain, including our suppliers. You will find more information on this topic at www.osram.com/global-care
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