Josefin Unger Belin

Sustainability is an integral part of Fagerhult Group’s strategy and a central driver of our business model. The development of climate- smart and circular solutions goes hand in hand with the business’s innovative power and our ambition to reduce our customers’ carbon footprint. Through the expertise and commitment of our employees, sustainability is translated into practical action, creating significant added value. 

We are proud to be experts in lighting and possess extensive knowledge of how light affects people in different environments. The right light, at the right time, in the right place creates safe, efficient, and sustainable living environments. Our energy-efficient and recyclable lighting solutions are developed to combine high performance with reduced environmental impact throughout the entire life cycle. 

Continued high level of ambition
Half the time has passed since we set our 2030 targets. We maintain a continued high level of ambition, and during 2025 we have taken several important steps forward as the requirements for transition increase, both from a regulatory and market perspective. Since the base year 2021, we have reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 52 per cent and Scope 3 by 50 per cent. This reduction is a result of both internal and external factors. However, it is important to emphasise that the journey towards net zero requires continued collective focus and clear decisiveness. 

Sustainability as a central driver
Our continued development is based on the ambition that our solutions should contribute positively to the transition towards a climate-neutral society. We have clear, science- based climate targets, which include reaching net-zero emissions by 2045. Our sustainability targets do not merely serve as benchmarks for our work, but as governing parameters for investments, product development, and priorities throughout the group. We clearly see how they accelerate the change process within our companies, which in turn creates value for our customers. 

Circular ambitions
Innovation is crucial in our climate work and a prerequisite for reducing the impact that arises in our value chain. We have many years of experience in combining technical expertise with sustainable design, thereby creating lighting solutions that both improve people’s everyday lives and reduce climate impact. We are increasing the proportion of recycled material and exploring new solutions such as luminaires in hemp, linen, and paper. Furthermore, we are developing products designed for refurbishment, repair, and recycling. We have several products designed for a circular approach; one example is Ribeira from iGuzzini (which features on the previous page), where every component is 
recyclable. Our ambition within circularity extends beyond product development and also encompasses packaging innovation; a clear example is Geopak from Whitecroft, which  is a traceable packaging solution that saves large amounts of waste. 

The journey towards net zero
In addition to accelerating circularity within our respective companies, the journey towards net zero is primarily about reducing our emissions in the use phase. A key enabler is smart lighting, where sensors, data, and connected systems work together, making it possible for customers to significantly reduce their energy use and thereby their carbon footprint. We are in a phase where implementation is being broadened and deepened throughout the Group, while simultaneously building structures to further increase the pace in the coming years. 

Employees drive development
On the path towards more climate-smart and circular solutions, our employees are crucial. It is in the daily work – product development, manufacturing, purchasing, and  customer dialogues – that strategy is translated into practical action and sustainability is integrated into the business. We provide our employees with knowledge-sharing channels and forums, where sustainability-related issues are in focus and where experiences are shared and collective priorities are formed.