E5
RESOURCE USE AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
They consist of three main pillars:
In order to fully integrate circular economy into the product development process, the Group developed an internal tool named Circular Design Rules (CDRs) to design pro- ducts for the different cycles. This also goes hand in hand with systematically reducing reliance on primary raw materials, cutting down on waste and optimising circular processes.
Circular Sourcing
Circular Design
Circular Service
By applying the CDRs, in particular Circular Sourcing and Circular Services aspects, both the upstream and downstream value chain are taken into account. By prioritising the use of recyclable as well as separable materials and components in the product, the Zum- tobel Group aims to reduce the generation of residual waste at the end of the life cycle where possible. This approach is set out in more detail in Section E5-3, ‘Actions’. Material use, design, and processing and reuse options make it possible to move away from the consumption of primary resources and to instead plan in and increasingly use secondary resources. The Circular Design Rules are a tool that systematically align pro- duct development with a circular economy. Negative environmental impacts from prima- ry material consumption and generated was- te are mitigated through the implementation of the Zumtobel Group’s circular economy strategy (application of CDRs, implementa- tion of circular business models). The Group Sustainability department is working together with the specialist departments to advance the strategy. Related activities are monitored by the Management Board. Preventive ac- tions to avoid waste generation are pursued through the use of recycled materials and recyclable materials and by aligning product concepts with circular economy scenarios at the end of the first use phase.
Policies related to resource use
With its increasing focus on circularity, material sourcing represents a fundamental strategic component of sustainable pro- curement. One way the Zumtobel Group is working to improve circularity is by actively collaborating with suppliers to record and increase the share of recycled materials. The aim behind requiring suppliers to sign the Code of Conduct for Business Partners is to help them promote resource-friendly practices in the upstream value chain. The most senior level in the Zumtobel Group’s organisation, the Management Board, is accountable for the Code of Conduct for Business Partners, which applies throug- hout the entire Group.
Policies related to circular economy
With its Circular Design Rules (CDRs), the Zumtobel Group has an effective and opera- tional tool at its disposal which helps to make the development of luminaires incremen- tally more circular, transitioning to a circular economy. The Circular Design Rules are applied throughout the product development process for the Zumtobel and Thorn lighting brands.
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