Sustainability at WE‑EF

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									"Details": "Smart lighting incorporates motion detection and scheduling to provide illumination only when needed, enhancing safety for users while minimizing disruption to local wildlife. By controlling light direction and reducing spill, these systems also prevent sky glow and preserve dark skies, ensuring both functional and environmentally conscious solutions.",
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									"Content": "Light is essential to our lives, but it can have far-reaching impacts on the environment when not managed responsibly. At WE-EF, we believe that lighting should enhance spaces while minimising harm to the environment. That's why our focus is on creating lighting solutions that balance performance with environmental care, including energy efficiency, night-sensitive lighting, and reducing light pollution",
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					"Content": "At WE-EF, sustainability is an ongoing commitment that touches every part of our business. We divide our sustainability efforts into six focus areas: ",
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									"Content": "\nCompany \nWe integrate sustainability into our corporate culture, ensuring every decision we make reflects our values.",
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							"Content": "WE-EF is committed to structured, long-term sustainability. Our certifications, including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, guide us in reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. Our green electricity initiative and biodiversity projects show that sustainability is part of our daily operations.",
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