SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES + THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Our commitment to protecting the environment and offering product that enhances wellbeing is evident on three fronts: environmentally conscious production practices, thoughtful material sourcing and design strategies, and energy efficient luminaire design. 

PRODUCTION

On our 13-acre San Antonio campus, 4% of energy needs are met by Windtricity renewable wind power​, another 4% of energy needs are met by PV solar cells on the roof, and all products are packaged in boxes made from post-consumer recycled content. We prioritize limiting waste and energy output in our production process, as these practices contribute to the environmental impact of our products.

RECYCLING

• Percentage of incoming raw metals recycled: Stainless Steel 60%, Steel 70%, Aluminum 80%.
 

• Automated paint line installed in 2022 has reduced paint waste water by 90% over previous paint line.
 

• 98% of metals that go into our products are recycled or sent out to be made into new raw materials. 
 

• All waste liquids sent out to recovery are 95%+ captured (oils, metal working fluid, mop water).
 

• Current cardboard packaging materials are made from 60-100% post-consumer recycled content. 

FACTORY POWER

• PEV installation on the San Antonio factory roof operational since 2015 and provides 4% of factory's overall energy needs.
  

• 4% of energy comes from Windtricity, our local wind power provider.
 

• 52% of capacity on campus from high efficiency VRF systems with SEER ratings of 18-24. 

SUPPLY CHAIN

• Our Supply Chain strategy is focused on nearshoring as many components and processes as possible.
 

• The majority of our inbound and outbound shipments are via freight rather than air, reducing carbon emissions.
  

• 60% of product families are compliant to the latest BAA and BABAA standards.
  

Declare is a materials initiative for building products that are designed to shape a greener, healthier environment for construction workers, business emploees, and customers. The Declare label includes a full list of materials and expands the transparency of the building market. We offer an array of LBC Red List Approved products, ranging from Fraxion to Monopoint.

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