At a time when illuminated signs are under attack for their energy consumption, it’s time to set the record straight.
Illuminated signs account for just 0.4% of the total electricity consumed by retailers and craftsmen in France!
- 0.45% for retail,- 0.45% for retail,
- 0.36% for craft businesses,- 0.36% for craft businesses,
- 0.36% for craft businesses,- 0.36% for craft businesses,
1% for banks, insurance companies, real estate agencies- 1% for banks, insurance companies, real estate agencies - 0.02% for hypermarkets,- 0.02% for hypermarkets,
- 2.29% for pharmacies (public utilities).- 2.29% for pharmacies (public utilities).
Thanks to LEDs and management systems, sign consumption has fallen drastically (between 75 and 95%) over the last twenty years! Signs aren’t meant to illuminate, they’re meant to signal!
In this context, Actif Signal has set itself apart by positioning itself as a committed and responsible partner. We have been awarded the “Eco Vadis Gold” medal for our commitment to sustainable development – Top 2% of lighting fixture producers! – 1st French signage company to be awarded the Eco Vadis label.
This gold medal is recognition of Actif Signal’s commitment to environmental protection, respect for human rights and ethical rules.
Our ambition is to make progress every year in implementing our responsibility policy. This translates into numerous commitments and an ever more robust organization, an ambition that has been constantly reinforced for over 25 years. Our approach is rooted in this mission and fully integrated into our global strategy.
Since 2002, Actif Signal has been certified Qualif’Enseigne Signalétique, and since 2010 Actif Signal has been ISO 14 001 certified, reflecting our commitment to helping society move towards a more sober, less carbon-intensive economy with lower environmental impact.