EPD Certification for Zumtobel Products

The Zumtobel Group is the first company in the lighting industry to receive Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for its products under the Zumtobel, Thorn, and Tridonic brands. This is an assessment of products in terms of their environmental impact, based on international standards for CO2 emissions, recycling, and the composition of materials used in the product, covering the entire scope of production and operation. By applying EPD certification, Zumtobel emphasizes its goal of producing fixtures with maximum utility value while being aware of its shared responsibility for the environment and sustainable development.


Mr. Stefan von Terzi, the marketing director of the Zumtobel brand, explains: "In today’s world, characterized by change, light must be flexible and adaptable to customer demands. For us, this means providing clients with a new quality of light that automatically and intelligently reacts and adapts to changes in the environment and the needs of users. Furthermore, by being the first to obtain EPD certifications, we are committed to the responsibility we feel towards people and the environment. This combination underscores our ambition to provide customers with optimal lighting quality and maximum energy efficiency, as well as offering professional advice and lighting solutions for clients worldwide."

The main principles of environmental product declarations in the international EPD system are objectivity, reliability, neutrality, comparability, openness to all products and services, and for various stakeholders, focusing on environmental impact. Another contribution of the EPD declarations to the products of Zumtobel Group is their positive use in the now widely sought-after certifications of sustainable buildings, such as LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, and SBToolCZ.


Zumtobel pays attention to the selection of recyclable materials for production and optimization of manufacturing and logistical processes in terms of environmental impact. Zumtobel products and lighting solutions excel by using modern technologies, long lifespan, easy maintenance, and simple parts replacement. The latest LED technologies allow, for example, the PANOS INFINITY fixtures to achieve efficiency increases of up to 70% compared to conventional fixtures and a lifespan of 50,000 hours while maintaining high light quality. The greatest potential for energy savings lies in comprehensive lighting solutions, including lighting control using the contribution of daylight, where we can achieve reductions in energy costs of up to 80 percent.

We are proud that our company Zumtobel Lighting s.r.o. offers its customers and partners the assurance of a responsible approach not only to the quality of its products but also to our environment.