Congrats, LUG Light Factory: first EPD goes live
Lighting finally meets receipts. LUG Light Factory sp. z o. o. just entered the transparency arena with its first Environmental Product Declaration, turning a catalog staple into submittal‑ready proof. That move keeps LUG in the conversation on projects where verified product data beats brochure talk. Here is what launched, how it stacks up in the lighting field, and what to do next so sales has coverage where it matters most.
What launched in January
LUG’s debut Environmental Product Declaration landed in January 2026. The record covers the INTO R55 LED, a recessed downlight for commercial interiors, and reads as a product‑specific declaration rather than a broad family roll‑up. The program operator is EPD Hub, under rules for electrical and public lighting equipment. Valid through 2031, it puts a clear stake in the ground for project teams who ask for third‑party verified data.
Why this matters in specs
There is no recognized industry‑wide EPD for LED luminaires, which means product‑specific declarations remove guesswork in whole‑building LCAs and keep models from defaulting to conservative averages that can penalize a spec choice (EPD Guide, 2025). In practice, having an EPD turns a lighting SKU from nice‑to‑have into easy‑to‑justify when owners prioritize verifiable carbon math under LEED v5 pilot language and internal policies.
Competitive snapshot, fast
The lighting field already treats EPDs as table stakes. Signify shows extensive coverage across drivers and luminaires with hundreds of current EPDs. Fagerhult reports dozens of current luminaire EPDs across interior and exterior families. Glamox also lists dozens, published largely with EPD Norway. LUG now has its opening foothold. That narrows the gap and gives specification teams a credible option in downlights without switching brands mid‑design.
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What the first EPD covers
INTO R55 LED is a recessed downlight for offices, retail, education, and public buildings. Scope details follow lighting‑appropriate rules, which align with how design teams compare optics, wattage, and lifetimes. Starting with a high‑volume interior SKU is a smart sequencing choice because it lifts win rates across many everyday rooms rather than a single signature space.
Where to find it on LUG’s site
The product page for INTO R55 LED includes a “Declarations and certificates” download bundle, which is a good start for submittals. Here is the page: INTO R55 LED. We did not see a central EPD library linked from sustainability or support pages yet. Visibility is key so adding a dedicated EPD page and linking it from product families will speed up selection by specifiers.
Timing note for directory visibility
The issuance month is January 2026 and today is February 17, 2026. When more than two weeks pass, there is often a lag between a program operator posting a declaration and the global directories architects rely on reflecting it. That delay can stretch from weeks to months if no one nudges the sync. If faster publication and indexing within a day or two is the goal for future EPDs, reach out. We are happy to share the exact handoffs that trim this timeline.
What this signals for LUG’s roadmap
The first EPD flips on the light. The commercial unlock comes from scaling by family next. Obvious candidates are everyday interior lines and high‑runner exterior ranges that appear again and again in municipal and campus work. That approach keeps bids smooth when carbon accounting shows up in the fine print, and it is definately the move that pays back quickly once even one mid‑sized project lands.
Peer moves worth watching
Lighting peers are making similar first‑step plays. Thorlux, for example, published its first luminaire EPD in January 2026 and used it to anchor specification‑heavy exterior work (EPD Guide, 2026). The pattern is clear. Start with a flagship product, publish cleanly, then expand by family so sales has coverage where it actually sells.
Bottom line
LUG Light Factory now competes with verified numbers, not assumptions. One product‑specific EPD is enough to change a submittal conversation. The next step is coverage breadth for the SKUs that show up in most projects. Keep the momentum going, make the EPDs easy to find, and turn transparency into everyday specability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator issued LUG Light Factory’s first EPD and what category does it follow?
EPD Hub issued the declaration. It follows rules for electrical and public lighting equipment that are commonly used for luminaire EPDs.
What product does LUG’s first EPD cover and is it product‑specific?
It covers the INTO R55 LED recessed downlight. The declaration appears product‑specific rather than a broad family roll‑up.
How does LUG’s coverage compare to major lighting competitors today?
Signify lists a very large EPD library across luminaires and drivers. Fagerhult and Glamox show dozens each. LUG’s launch closes the gap and sets the stage for family‑level scaling.
Where can specifiers find LUG’s EPD on their website right now?
The INTO R55 LED product page includes a “Declarations and certificates” download bundle, which is the most direct path today: https://www.luglightfactory.com/en/led-lighting/downlight-luminaires/into/into-r55-led.
Why call out the timing between issuance and directory listings?
There can be a delay of weeks to months before global directories reflect a new EPD. Tight handoffs shorten that window so project teams see the record when they search.
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
