Long-term goals for responsible corporate development
As a manufacturing company, we consider not only economic factors but also environmental and long-term aspects when making decisions. Our actions are geared towards responsible corporate development. This includes the efficient use of resources, the continuous improvement of our processes, and the development of durable and adaptable products.
Our location-based measures
For many years, we have been implementing various measures to reduce our energy requirements and CO₂ emissions and continuously improve our energy efficiency. The key milestones of recent years include:
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By focusing on our Worms site, we retain many production and value-creation steps locally. This allows transport distances to be kept short in certain process stages. Regular energy audits and process optimisation also help us identify further potential for using energy and resources efficiently.
As a responsible family-owned company with a history spanning more than 130 years, we continuously develop our measures further. Improving energy efficiency, reducing CO₂ emissions and using resources responsibly remain at the heart of our approach.
Environmentally friendly printing
We are increasingly focusing on the digital delivery of information and reducing the use of printed materials to conserve resources. Where printed materials are required, the CO₂ emissions of each printing process are recorded and offset by supporting selected climate protection projects. In addition, all printed materials are produced using recycled paper. In this way, we take the use of recycled fibres into account when selecting our printing materials and reduce the demand for virgin fibres. For this purpose, we work with various printing companies and climate partners. As part of this cooperation, we also support projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through these measures, we continuously develop our processes and promote a responsible approach to energy, materials and other resources. |  |
Product design for long-term use
Using energy efficiently, keeping luminaires in service for as long as possible and avoiding unnecessary replacements – an established practice at SCHUCH for many years and therefore a key element of our product strategy.
SCHUCH luminaires are renowned for their high quality. Robust and reliable, they offer long service lives and high efficiency. Their modular design allows individual components to be replaced when required – a particular advantage when, for example, electronic components reach the end of their service life.
With BlackEdition we offer Dark Sky-compliant luminaires. Alternatively, variable concepts such as VARIO or EcoTune enable lighting solutions with demand-based control and adjustment.
VARIO light fittings offer a particularly valuable advantage. As their luminous flux setting can be changed at any time, the luminaires can be adapted to changing requirements.
No disposable products
SCHUCH light fittings are not single-use products. Thanks to their consistently modular design, the installed components can be replaced by qualified personnel when required. With many luminaires, this is now possible completely without tools – much to the satisfaction of our customers. The only exception is the gas-tight PRIMO XR series, which must be hermetically sealed due to the application. |  |
Disposal & Recycling
All SCHUCH products comply with the requirements of the REACH and RoHS directives. For the proper disposal of packaging, as well as the return and recycling of end-of-life equipment, we are affiliated with the recycling systems Interseroh+ and Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland (DSD). Regardless of this, we are working intensively to continuously increase the proportion of recycled and bio-based materials used in our luminaires. In some areas, such as die-cast aluminium housings, we have already achieved a recycled content of 100%. |  |
High energy efficiency and maximum service life
SCHUCH luminaires are designed for high energy efficiency and a long service life. High efficiency can help to reduce energy consumption and the associated energy costs. A long service life can also help to reduce the need to replace luminaires and the associated use of materials. Further energy-saving potential can be harnessed by using light management systems for situation-specific lighting control and VARIO luminaires with individually adjustable luminous flux. This can influence both energy consumption and the associated operating costs. For the CSRD reporting requirements that many companies are now subject to, this represents a particularly positive contribution. |
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Future-proof
Thanks to the extensive use of Zhaga-compliant LED modules, SCHUCH luminaires are designed for long-term use and future adaptations. Like-for-like replacement with products from other manufacturers is possible, as is replacement with Zhaga-compliant next-generation modules, without having to replace the entire luminaire. This allows existing luminaires to remain in use when technology changes. |
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Further information
Future-proof Product Design
SCHUCH luminaires stand out for their durability, replaceable components, energy efficiency and flexible adjustment options.
BlackEdition
To protect the darkness: no direct light emission into the night sky with our 2nd generation pole-top light fittings.
Dark Sky
Most SCHUCH outdoor luminaires meet the requirements of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) for the protection of the night sky.
Light colour amber
Yellow light for sensitive outdoor areas: Where special consideration must be given to people, nature and the surrounding environment, Amber provides warm and appropriate illumination.
EcoTune
Easy adjustment of the light colour or light distribution for application-tailored lighting at all times.
VARIO Prinzip
With VARIO luminaires, you can help to reduce environmental pollution and conserve valuable resources.
Replace, don't discard
Replace components, continue using luminaires – and save time and costs in the process: a long-established practice at SCHUCH.
Long-term strategy for luminaires and spare parts
5 year product guarantee and at least 10 years spare parts availability after product phase-out.
Made in Germany
Every single light fitting of our product range is an original SCHUCH product. Designed and engineered by our own engineers, produced using own tools and 100% quality approved.