EcoVadis is a globally leading platform for documenting the sustainability performance of companies. The organisation also supports supply chain analysis and compliance to help identify risks and comply with statutory provisions such as the German Supply Chain Duty of Care Act.

 The evaluation includes 21 sustainability criteria across categories such as “Environment”, “Labour and Human Rights”, “Ethics” and “Sustainable Procurement”. After receiving its first award in 2024, ERCO not only maintained its silver status this year, but also improved its score by 3 points. By being awarded, ERCO ranks among the top 15% of over 100,000 companies assessed in 2025. In the overall evaluation, the specialist in LED architectural lighting achieved 92 out of 100 points – just three points shy of the gold medal. ERCO performed above the industry average in all categories.

“We view sustainability as an integral part of our corporate strategy. For us, as a medium-sized company not yet obligated to report on sustainability, assessing the status quo of our processes was an important step – and winning the Silver award again is a great success. The EcoVadis classification and the improvement in our overall score confirm our consistent commitment to sustainable production and the application of our lighting solutions. The motivation to achieve gold certification is strong and we will continuously improve our corporate processes in line with sustainability criteria”, says Marcus Schramm, General Manager of ERCO.

The Silver Medal is not only an important milestone for the company itself, but also a decisive factor for project partners. For example, criteria for a sustainable, transparent supply chain on the manufacturer’s side are confirmed by the EcoVadis award.

ERCO Greenology is the sustainability strategy for developing durable luminaires. Through the “Lighting Durability” approach, ERCO designs and builds products with a service life of at least 20 years. The products are highly effective in use: Thanks to high-precision lighting technology systems developed in-house, light is directed precisely onto the target surface without scattering losses. This ensures light is used only where needed.

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EGG Lighting, the Glasgow-based circular lighting specialist, has been recognised with two major awards at the Glasgow Business Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Thursday 2nd October.

The company secured both the Net Zero Achievement Award and the Most Outstanding Business Award, cementing its position as a leader in sustainable infrastructure and circular economy practices within the lighting sector.

The Net Zero Achievement Award recognises EGG Lighting’s work in making circular lighting a practical reality. Rather than simply discussing sustainability, the company has delivered tangible results through remanufacture, compliance, and measurable carbon reduction across its operations.

The Most Outstanding Business Award reflects the company’s growth whilst maintaining focus on technical excellence, commercial integrity, and ethical business practices.

“These awards recognise our commitment to real sustainability and responsible growth,” said Brian O’Reilly, Managing Director of EGG Lighting. “They’re a credit to the whole EGG Lighting team – from innovation to delivery.”

Powering the shift to circular services 

EGG Lighting exists to power the shift from throwaway assets to circular services. The company envisions a world where infrastructure is no longer discarded but continuously improved, leading a transformation that replaces wasteful, one-time product cycles with smart, trackable, and service-driven models that extend life, reduce carbon, and create enduring value.

The company’s remanufacturing process has already repurposed over 4,000 lighting fixtures, helping organisations across its client base to significantly reduce their carbon footprint and demonstrating the commercial viability of circular economy principles in the lighting industry.

Recent parliamentary recognition 

The Glasgow Business Awards success follows a period of significant recognition for EGG Lighting. In September 2025, the company won the Environmental Award at the Inspiring City Awards, which led to a formal commendation in the Scottish Parliament.

The parliamentary motion praised EGG Lighting’s “leadership in helping businesses reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across Glasgow” and recognised “the dedication of staff and management in advancing energy efficiency, green technology and environmental education.”

In October 2025, following the Glasgow Business Awards win, EGG Lighting received a second Scottish Parliament commendation for the Most Outstanding Business award. This acknowledged the company’s “innovative approach to sustainable lighting solutions” and its “significant contribution to the city’s green economy,” noting that EGG Lighting’s commitment to the circular economy and net zero targets aligns with Glasgow’s environmental goals.

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“We are honored to receive the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the sixth year running, and to confirm our place among the top 1 percent of companies around the world. Our ambition is to live up to the highest standards in our own operations, while creating value for our customers through efficient, connected solutions that support their goals to use less electricity, preserve value, reduce cost, and help achieve lower emissions targets,” says Maurice Loosschilder, Head of Sustainability at Signify.

EcoVadis assesses over 150,000 companies worldwide on 21 sustainability criteria, including emissions reduction, circular economy and material sourcing, sustainable supply chain and sustainable procurement.

Signify continues to advance multiple initiatives and business models to advance its sustainability agenda, such as remanufacturing, lighting-as-a-service, redesigned plastic-free packaging and increasing the use of post-consumer recycled plastic in its products.

The company is also at the forefront of innovating in circular materials with its 3D-printed, circular propositions including Signify myCreation, and continues to champion solutions like connected solar street lighting that support the transition to more sustainable cities and communities.

Signify is ahead of schedule to achieve its 2025 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 40 percent against the 2019 baseline.

For more information about sustainability at Signify, please visit: www.signify.com/global/sustainability

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The awards ceremony showcased the excellence and innovation across the electrotechnical and engineering sectors.

The ceremony was hosted by comedian and actress Ellie Taylor, alongside compere Alan Dedicoat – the voice of Strictly Come Dancing and The National Lottery.

Helen Atkinson, Director of Member Services at ECA, said: “This year’s Industry Awards entries were a powerful reflection of the incredible impact ECA Members are making across the electrotechnical and engineering industry. Their passion and dedication to deliver excellence, as well as their commitment to support the next generation, will help drive forward the journey towards electrification. Congratulations to all the winners and highly commended runners-up.”

Award winners

The judging panel were:

• Gary Parker – Head of Technical, ECA (Head judge)
• Helen Atkinson – Director of Member Services, ECA (Adjudicator)
• Richard Bowler – Editor, Professional Electrician & Installer
• Clair Bradley – Deputy Delivery Director, JTL
• Paul Collins – Technical Director, Certsure
• Hywel Davies – Former Chief Technical Officer, CIBSE
• Spencer Henry – Electrical Consultant and Designer, Modecsoft
• Matt Nimmons – Managing Director, CEDIA EMEA
• Luke Osborne – Deputy Technical Director, Electrical Safety First
• Kevin Sparrow – Industry & Portfolio Manager, EAL

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Launched in 2021 through a collaboration between Archifos and Parrot PR & Marketing, the initiative has already aided the transformation of the careers of more than 80 participants worldwide. Over the past four years, the Silhouette Awards has grown into a vibrant international community that champions creativity and vision across the lighting industry.

Each year, 20 outstanding mentees are selected through a competitive global application process. Applicants are invited to share their journey, achievements, and ambitions via a three-minute video – a format that makes the process both personal and inclusive, giving every applicant the chance to speak directly to the programme’s panel of mentors.

But the Silhouette Awards go far beyond individual recognition. At its heart, the programme fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and long-term professional relationships between mentors and mentees. Connections forged often extend far beyond the official mentorship period, creating a supportive network that strengthens the global lighting design community.

As the programme enters its fifth year, momentum is building for a truly special celebratory season. By the end of this milestone year, the Silhouette Awards will have proudly partnered 100 mentors with 100 winning mentees, with an ever-expanding reach across the globe.

To mark the anniversary, the Silhouette Awards will be present at key industry events every month throughout 2025, offering the community multiple opportunities to come together and celebrate. Alongside an active press and social media presence, these events will showcase the achievements of the programme so far, as well as inspire the next generation of entrants, mentors, and sponsors.

The fifth season of the Silhouette Awards has now officially launched, with an exceptional group of mentors already confirmed and ready to share their expertise with the next generation. Applications for mentees will open on this date, inviting emerging lighting designers to participate in what will be an exciting journey.

Going into Year 5, the confirmed Silhouette Awards sponsors are:

Power – Huda Lighting

Core – formalighting and Signify

Light – ADO Lights, DiGidot, Ligman and Vivalyte

The Silhouette Awards are a collaboration between Parrot PR & Marketing and Archifos. To find out more – or to get involved as an entrant, future mentor, or sponsor – contact info@silhouetteawards.com.

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The LUMYs will spotlight excellence across six categories — Indoor Luminaires, Outdoor Luminaires, Lighting Controls, Stocked Goods, Lamps, and Components — providing manufacturers with a highly credible platform for recognition and industry-wide visibility. A panel of six respected industry experts will evaluate entries based on rigorous criteria, ensuring that the program sets a true benchmark for quality and innovation.

“The LUMY Awards are about celebrating real innovation and quality in lighting,” said Al Uszynski, creator of the LUMY Awards. “This programme brings a level of rigor and integrity that the industry can trust — a benchmark designed to reflect what true excellence looks like.”

The awards programme will roll out over the coming months:

• September – October: Entry period open. Weekly announcements unveiling members of the distinguished judging panel
• October: Entry period closes
• November: Four finalists per category announced. Public voting opens, counting as the seventh judge and representing one-seventh (14 percent) of the total score.
• December: Category winners unveiled, with each product celebrated as a LUMY Awards winner

The LUMY Awards aim to deliver more than just recognition. Winners will gain significant exposure across the lighting industry’s design, distribution, and manufacturing sectors, reinforcing their position as leaders in lighting innovation.

Entries are open to manufacturers worldwide, reflecting the global nature of the lighting industry.

For entry guidelines, deadlines, and judging criteria, visit www.LUMYawards.com.

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She first came into the public eye when she entered ITV’s comic talent contest, Show Me The Funny. With no prior experience of stand-up, Ellie is now a regular on panel and stand-up comedy shows. These include appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo, and Mock the Week.

Ellie is the current host of Bake Off: The Professionals and has previously presented Live at the Apollo, The Great British Pottery Throwdown and Netflix’s Cheat. In 2022 she was a contestant in Strictly Come Dancing and she can also be seen on the smash hit, multi award-winning Apple TV show, Ted Lasso.

The ECA Industry Awards Dinner this year will be held on Friday 10th October at the Hilton Bankside in London, and tickets are available now.

ECA Director of Member Services, Helen Atkinson said: “I am thrilled to announce that Ellie Taylor will be entertaining guests at this year’s ECA Industry Awards Dinner.

The event is one of the most exciting in the ECA calendar, offering the opportunity for ECA and the industry to celebrate the achievements of Members over the last year. Tickets are available and I suggest you book your table early to ensure you don’t miss out.”

Ellie will be supported by compere Alan Dedicoat – the voice of The National Lottery and Strictly Come Dancing – at the awards dinner.

Visit the ECA website for more details about how to book your place at the ECA Industry Awards Dinner, or find out about sponsorship opportunities.

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Run in partnership with LSi, the awards are independently judged by a panel of experts who know what real innovation looks like. All shortlisted entries will be showcased in the Innovation Gallery at PLASA Show 2025, which returns to Olympia London from 7^th – 9^th September.

The products will also appear online in the show’s Virtual Innovation Gallery and benefit from exposure across email and social media campaigns, reaching a wide audience of engaged professionals.

The Awards for Innovation are open to everyone, whether you’re exhibiting at PLASA Show, a PLASA member, or simply have something worth shouting about.

Plus, if you get your entry in by Friday 1^st August, you’ll save 20 percent with the early bird rate and be included in LSi’s editorial coverage in the lead-up to the show. The final deadline for entries is Friday 22^nd August. Winning products will be revealed during an intimate industry gathering on the evening of Monday 8^th September, during the PLASA Show.

James Eade, chair of the judging panel, says: “These awards are all about substance over spin. If your product genuinely makes life better for the people using it, the judges will notice. Being recognised can really make a difference.”

Up to eight products will be selected for a coveted Award for Innovation, and one standout could be honoured with the coveted Gold Award. There’s also a dedicated Sustainability Award available for products that demonstrate meaningful environmental impact.

Last year’s winners included some of the most inventive names in the business. Glensound took home Gold for its GTM Mobile interface, the first of its kind for eSports mobile audio.

Other winners included HIVE for its compact media players, Ampetronic & Listen Technologies for its Auracast listening system, Fourier Audio for its powerful plug-in server, and Astera, Karno, and Robe for standout lighting and audio innovations.

Vari-Lite claimed the Sustainability Award for a retrofit engine that gives existing fixtures a new lease of life. Several other products were also commended for their creative approaches to production challenges.

To find out more and submit your entry, head to: www.plasashow.com/awards

To see what impressed the judges last year, visit the 2024 Innovation Gallery.

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Starkey Electrical was named ‘Electrical Contractor of the Year 2024/25’ in recognition of its positive engagement with customers, high-quality reviews and testimonials and for having built up a loyal customer base in its local area of Stourbridge.

The win marks the fourth consecutive award Starkey Electrical has received at the annual ceremony, which this year took place at Moor Hall Hotel in Sutton Coldfield on Monday, 26th May – and the second time the team has won in this category.

The company, which was founded in 2009 by husband-and-wife team Stuart and Lisa Starkey, has also previously been awarded ‘Sustainable Electrician Company of the Year’ and ‘Electrician of the Year,’ making it a Prestige multi-award winner.

Stuart Starkey, Managing Director at Starkey Electrical, said: “To be recognised for an award once is a huge achievement, but four times is incredible. As a small company, we have always strived to provide a world-class, exceptional end-to-end customer service and, of course, do an excellent job in the process.

Our team continues to grow from strength to strength and this award is testament to the exceptional talent of our team, who always go above and beyond for our customers – a commitment that has now been recognised and rewarded four-fold. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our journey over the past 16 years and continues to do so.”

The Prestige Awards believe that SMEs are the backbone of any economy and were set up to celebrate businesses and individuals consistently offering excellent products and services, while also making an impact in their communities.

Starkey Electrical is MCS certified and provides building automation, solar PV, energy efficient LED lighting and EV charging services to clients in residential developments, leisure, education, healthcare and industrial facilities.

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Presented on 6^th May 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, the annual awards recognize some of the most ground-breaking developments in the lighting and controls industry. Among the 11 category winners and four distinguished overall awards, DALI+ was recognised for:

• Category Award: Best Control Enabling Technology
• Overall Award: The Design Excellence Award

Judged by lighting and controls experts from across the industry, these awards recognize DALI+ as a standout innovation delivering advanced functionality, scalability, and interoperability for modern lighting systems. The judges praised the technology stating: “This represents a big step forward, extending DALI’s benefits to wireless networks.”

“These awards validate our vision for a smarter, more connected lighting ecosystem,” said Paul Drosihn, General Manager of the DALI Alliance. “DALI+ extends DALI into wireless and IP-based domains, without sacrificing interoperability or compliance with global standards.”

DALI+ builds on the trusted DALI protocol by using Thread as the wireless carrier, enabling standardised, robust, two-way control for features such as advanced dimming, diagnostics, and data exchange. DALI+ brings wireless control to the proven DALI ecosystem, and when paired with DALI-2, enables seamless hybrid systems that simplify integration in today’s smart buildings.

These dual wins position DALI+ as a transformative step forward in lighting innovation – cementing the DALI Alliance’s role at the forefront of intelligent building technology.

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