The Global Lighting Association initiates, develops and supports working groups that proactively address industry issues through research, collaboration and publications. Comprised of sector and issue specific industry experts, these working groups provide information and expertise to members, governments, associations and other stakeholders.
The Global Lighting Association’s Five Pronged Policy Focus
Light at Night
This group focuses on creating comprehensive guidelines for outdoor lighting that supports biodiversity across astronomical, terrestrial, and sub-aquatic environments. It aims to enhance existing best practices and promote sustainable lighting to policymakers, professionals, and the public.
Light, Health & Wellbeing
This group aims to establish and promote indoor lighting guidelines that support human health and well-being. The goal is to raise awareness and accelerate adoption of lighting practices that positively impact quality of life across diverse audiences.
Environmental Sustainability
The objective is to develop global guidance on evaluating the environmental impact of lighting across its full lifecycle. The group addresses key sustainability themes such as life cycle assessments, product declarations, repairability, and producer responsibility.
International Substance Regulation
This group manages the global implications of substance regulations in lighting, ensuring industry alignment with regional restrictions, exemptions, and transition timelines, while preparing for regulatory changes influenced by global actions like the Minamata Convention.
Realistic Regulatory Narratives
This group develops accurate industry positions to correct misinformation and provide balanced perspectives on regulatory proposals. It focuses on topics such as product quality, performance standards, and efficiency metrics in solid-state lighting (SSL) systems.
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