Life Cycle Assessments: Measuring our environmental impact
Every BRIGHT product is assessed for its environmental footprint, from design to end-of-life. Sustainability can be measured, here is how we do it.
We use life cycle assessments (LCAs) to understand the full environmental impact of our products, from raw materials to end-of-life. This allows us to design smarter, reduce emissions, and stay transparent.
What is an LCA?
An LCA is a science-based method that tracks the environmental impact of a product throughout its life. It usually considers every stage:
- Raw materials
- Production
- Transport
- Use
- End-of-life (recycling or disposal)
Why does it matter?
Why does it matter?
LCAs help us:
- Cut emissions and waste where it matters most
- Design products for a circular economy
- Communicate our impact with honesty and clarity
There are two main approaches we use:
Cradle-to-grave: Covers every stage of a product’s life. It measures environmental impacts from raw material extraction through manufacturing, usage, and final disposal.
Cradle-to-gate: Measures impacts from raw material extraction to the factory gate. It excludes usage and disposal.
Key findings: Our product carbon footprints
Each BRIGHT product is subject to a rigorous environmental assessment, conducted in accordance with EN 15804+A2, ISO 14025 and ISO 21930 standards.
The findings are published in publicly available Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), standardised documents that are independently verified by a third party. These declarations provide a transparent overview of each product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to use and end-of-life disposal.
Here’s what the numbers show (measured in carbon dioxide equivalent, CO₂e):
Sol Basic Capacity
Sol Basic Capacity
Cradle-to-gate: 3.95 kg of CO₂e
Cradle-to-grave: 5.3 kg of CO₂e
5.3 kg of CO₂e is equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions produced by an average petrol-powered passenger vehicle driving for 21.73 kilometres (13.5 miles).
Sol Mid Capacity
Sol Mid Capacity
Cradle-to-gate: 3.98 kg of CO₂e
Cradle-to-grave: 5.32 kg of CO₂e
5.32 kg of CO₂e is equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions produced by an average petrol-powered passenger vehicle driving for 21.73 kilometres (13.5 miles).
Sol High Capacity
Sol High Capacity
Cradle-to-gate: 4.95 kg of CO₂e
Cradle-to-grave: 6.52 kg of CO₂e
6.52 kg of CO₂e is equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions produced by an average petrol-powered passenger vehicle driving for 26.72 kilometres (16.6 miles).
SunBell 2.0
SunBell 2.0
Cradle-to-gate: 3.16 kg of CO₂e
Cradle-to-grave: 4.72 kg of CO₂e
4.72 kg of CO₂e is equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions produced by an average petrol-powered passenger vehicle driving for 19.31 kilometres (12 miles).
SunBell 80
SunBell 80
Cradle-to-gate: 3.5 kg of CO₂e
Cradle-to-grave: 5.06 kg of CO₂e
5.06 kg of CO₂e is equivalent to greenhouse gas emissions produced by an average petrol-powered passenger vehicle driving for 20.76 kilometres (12.9 miles).
Got questions about our environmental impact?
If you would like to understand more about our Life Cycle Assessments, Environmental Product Declarations, or how we design for sustainability, reach out to our Sustainability and Partnership Manager. We welcome your curiosity.
Lorena Muñoz Carmona
Sustainability and Partnership Manager
I ensure that sustainability is integrated into all aspects of our activities. I also cultivate new and existing partnerships with our customers and bring in the voices of our end-users.
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