Efficient Solutions

Barbizon Lighting Company has rolled out a new program called New LightÂ Initiative. The “NLI” team is working within our organization to implementÂ sustainable practices into all facets of BarbizonÂ¹s operations. We areÂ also developing educational materials to be used both internally toÂ promote sustainable practices within Barbizon and externally to educateÂ our customers and the industry.

The lighting systems in theatres, television studios, and even in housesÂ of worship are among the least energy-efficient parts of those buildings.Â Cutting energy consumption, whether in a new building or throughout anÂ existing system, can be an overwhelming task for a facilities manager,Â technical director, or staff technician to undertake on their own. That isÂ why many in the industry rely on BarbizonÂ¹s expertise to help them createÂ a sustainability plan that is tailor-made for a specific facilityÂ¹s needsÂ and usage.

Barbizon has over 60 years experience in the lighting industry and ourÂ staff, including a full-time LEED-accredited professional,Â understand the technology and benefits of the wealth of products availableÂ as well as the application challenges of a lighting system.Â Barbizon is uniquely positioned to provide you with the energy efficientÂ solutions for the entire lighting system meeting your technological andÂ design requirements.

“Barbizon’s commitment to sustainable practices encompasses our ownÂ operational efforts as well as encouraging sustainability in our industryÂ through research and education. Barbizon’s business model has always beenÂ about providing our customers with access to products and information fromÂ which they can make choices.” Jonathan Resnick, President – BarbizonÂ Lighting Company

“Sustainability in any form is most successful as a choice. Our New LightÂ Initiative has been created to ensure that people have the factualÂ information needed to make good choices in sustainability.” SteveÂ Cullipher, Barbizon Florida Systems Manager, LEED AP

Barbizon New Light Initiative PDF

The Museum of London is the leading museum for London. Understanding the environmental impacts of our activities and reducing these where possible is an important element of being a leading museum and an area where we are committed to continual improvement.In the following areas Museum of London will;

Management and legislation

develop and continually improve its information gathering, target setting and reporting on environmental issues
reflect environmental and sustainability issues in its public programme (exhibitions, events, activities) where relevant
encourage all staff to work in an environmentally responsible manner and to contribute to improving performance
ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, statutory regulation and codes of practice from Display Energy Certificates to disposal of hazardous materials

Resource consumption (energy and water)

monitor its energy and water consumption regularly
seek to implement energy and water efficient solutions as part of maintenance upgrades and major refurbishment projects
continually raise staff awareness and encourage a culture of responsible energy usage
use harvested rainwater for toilets where possible and for all garden irrigation
continue to look for ways to improve the energy efficiency of stores
monitor, maintain and run environmental control equipment at an optimum level reducing energy wastage
reduce its carbon footprint through a combination of the measures in this policy

The three â€˜Râ€™s (reducing, re-using, recycling) and waste management

increase the use of our website as a source of information rather than printed materials
reduce waste through minimising consumption, re-using and recycling
provide recycling containers and bins, and recycle paper, cardboard, glass, plastics (as accepted), cansÂ and tins as a minimum at all sites
consider alternative options for equipment and materials before disposal
minimise the use of chemicals harmful to the environment to a level consistent with the needs to properly
and safely conserve objects
dispose of used and surplus chemicals in a safe and responsible manner using licensed contractors

Building and refurbishment

require all new building and refurbishment work to improve environmental performance through design, construction and operation for both public and back of house areas
carry out energy and environment appraisals and assessments in line with best practice when refurbishing premises
maintain high standards of energy and environmental management, including noise
ensure the Museum will not contaminate soil, ground and surface water from buildings, building materialsÂ or gas
require tenders, where necessary, to specify what Environmental or Waste Management Systems haveÂ been put in place and to monitor these

Procurement

aim to balance sustainability considerations with Value for Money principles
ensure materials used and goods purchased derive, where possible and relevant, from sustainable sources
work with catering partners to offer organic and fair-trade food and drink where possible
consider the sustainability policies and practices of suppliers and contractors
ensure all paper and printed materials for general use are, as a minimum, Forestry Stewardship CouncilÂ (FSC) certified

Travel and transport

encourage the use of public transport by staff and visitors
support cycling and car sharing initiatives
limit journeys by Museum vehicles to essential operational requirements
ensure Museum vehicles are maintained to ensure they run economically
consider different transport options when moving objects on loan, whilst ensuring care of collections

Approved by the Museum of London Executive Committee in February 2011

The CSPA