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Beacon Sustainability Actions

LED range cuts energy use

Beacon says more than 95% of its lighting range is LED or LED-compatible. It says these products use around 75% less energy than traditional halogen globes and last five to ten times longer. The company says this helps customers lower power bills and reduces waste because bulbs need replacing less often. It also says its LED globes are free from toxic elements, which it presents as a safer option for homes and businesses.

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Halogen and CFL phase-out

Beacon says it will completely phase out halogen and CFL globes by October 2025. Halogen and CFL are older types of light bulbs that usually use more energy than LEDs. The company presents this change as part of its effort to reduce environmental impact and keep its range focused on more efficient lighting. This is a product change already underway, not just a future promise.

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Solar power in stores

Beacon says it has installed solar power systems in 61 stores. It says these systems generate renewable energy, reduce reliance on grid electricity, and can send extra power back into the grid. The company also says it uses energy-efficient lighting and motion sensors across its 128 locations, including distribution centres and head office, to cut electricity use and extend the life of its lights.

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Electric vehicles and charging

Beacon says it is replacing its petrol-powered fleet with electric vehicles over time and already has eight EVs in service. EV means electric vehicle, which runs on a battery instead of petrol or diesel. The company also says it has installed EV charging stations at its distribution centre and store support office, with plans to roll them out to more stores. It presents this as a way to reduce transport emissions.

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Packaging changes and recycling

Beacon says it has removed polystyrene from lighting and fan packaging. It also says it works with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, or APCO, a national group that helps companies improve packaging outcomes. Beacon says it aims for packaging that is reusable, recyclable, or compostable, and it runs a ‘Bring it Back to Beacon’ program for trade members to recycle cardboard and paper packaging in stores.

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Earth Hour and nature partners

Beacon says it has supported Earth Hour since 2009 by turning off lights in all its stores. Earth Hour is a global campaign that asks people and businesses to switch off lights for one hour to show support for climate action. Beacon also says it has partnered with Tree Project and WWF, the World Wide Fund for Nature, to support reforestation and wildlife protection.

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People, safety and inclusion

Beacon says its sustainability work also covers people. It says it has a Safety Management System, employee wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Program, and regular training on injury management and safety. It also says it offers career pathways, retail and management qualifications, and leadership programs. The company says it wants a workplace that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive, though the material shown cuts off before giving full detail on results.

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CSR reporting and oversight

Beacon’s parent company in the United States published an inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility report in 2022 and said it would share ESG progress annually. ESG means environmental, social, and governance, which is a way of grouping company impacts on the planet, people, and business conduct. The report said the board updated its governance committee charter to oversee CSR, safety, and environmental practices, and it set a 2030 target to cut greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 50%.

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Trade campaign recognition

An industry article said Beacon Lighting Group won a marketing campaign award for its ‘Beacon Trade’ campaign. This is not a direct sustainability award, but it shows the trade-focused part of the business has been publicly recognised in the retail sector. The source did not say the campaign was specifically about sustainability, so it should not be treated as an environmental claim.

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