Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions

Our product range is made up of over 95% LED and LED-compatible lights, which consume around 75% less energy than traditional halogen globes and have a lifespan that’s 5 to 10 times longer. This not only helps you save on energy costs but also reduces waste by cutting down the number of globes that end up in landfill. In addition, our halogen and CFL globes will be completely phased out by October 2025 to further minimise environmental impact, ensuring that our range continues to offer eco-friendly and efficient lighting solutions.

LED Technology: Longevity and Efficiency

Our LED globes don’t just save energy - they last up to six times longer than conventional lighting, which reduces the frequency of replacements and lowers carbon emissions. Additionally, our LED globes are free from toxic elements, making them a safer, more environmentally friendly choice. By investing in quality materials and ensuring the longevity of our products, we’re helping minimise landfill waste.

Sustainable Product Design and Sourcing

Beacon is dedicated to ensuring that our products are built to last. We design and develop many of our products in-house, giving us full control over the product development process. We incorporate key components that are repairable and replaceable, which extends the lifespan of our products and reduces overall waste. Our stringent testing processes ensure we deliver durable, high-quality products to our customers.

Harnessing Solar Power

Reducing our carbon footprint is central to our environmental strategy. To support this, we’ve integrated solar power systems into 61 of our stores, currently generating significant renewable energy. By using solar energy to power our operations, we’re reducing our reliance on grid-sourced electricity and contributing excess energy back into the grid. This proactive approach underscores our commitment to making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Reducing Energy Consumption

Energy efficiency doesn’t stop at our products - it extends to how we run our stores. Across our 128 locations, we’ve implemented advanced lighting displays that are controlled by time and motion sensors, drastically cutting down energy use. This also helps extend the lifespan of our lights, reducing the need for replacements and minimising waste. Additionally, we’ve switched to energy-efficient LED lighting in our distribution centres and head office, aligning our operations with our sustainability goals.

Electric Vehicle Transition

We’re also embracing the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by replacing our petrol-powered fleet with EVs over time. So far, we have eight electric vehicles in our fleet. This move is not just about reducing emissions - it’s about leading by example in supporting sustainable practices across all aspects of our business. We’ve already installed EV charging stations at key locations, including our distribution centre and store support office, and plan to roll them out across more stores nationwide, encouraging the adoption of cleaner, greener transport options.

Sustainable Packaging Initiatives

At Beacon, we’re rethinking our approach to packaging. We’ve eliminated polystyrene from our lighting and fan packaging . We’ve partnered with the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) to meet national packaging targets, aiming for all of our packaging to be reusable, recyclable, or compostable. We’ve also implemented the ‘Bring it Back to Beacon’ program, allowing our trade members to recycle cardboard and paper packaging across our stores, further reducing waste. One of the most important priorities for us are meeting the four 2025 National Packaging Targets which will change the way we manage packaging in Australia:

• 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging.
• 70% of plastic packaging being recycled or composted.
• 50% of average recycled content included in packaging (revised from 30% in 2020).
• The phase out of problematic and unnecessary single-use plastics packaging.

SUPPORTING EARTH HOUR SINCE 2009

We’ve supported Earth Hour since 2009, turning off lights in all our stores to show our commitment to the planet. We’ve also partnered with initiatives like Tree Project and WWF to contribute to reforestation and wildlife protection.

Health, Safety, and Well-being

Our commitment to sustainability extends to our people. We prioritise the health, safety, and well-being of our team members, ensuring they work in a safe and supportive environment. Our comprehensive Safety Management System and well-being initiatives help promote a culture of care, while our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for both mental and physical health. We also track key safety metrics to ensure continuous improvement, focusing on early intervention for workplace injuries and helping team members return to work safely and efficiently. Our regular training programs, including injury management and safety protocol education, are integral to maintaining a safe workplace for all team members.

Career Development and Opportunities

Investing in our team is one of our core values. We offer a range of career development opportunities and training programs to help our team members grow and succeed. From Certificate III and IV qualifications in retail and management to microlearning modules focused on product knowledge, we empower our staff with the tools they need to thrive. Our leadership programs for store managers and staff ensure that we foster a culture of growth, where internal promotions are a priority. This investment in people helps us build a stronger, more motivated workforce committed to delivering excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace is vital to Beacon’s culture. We’re committed to ensuring fair treatment for all team members and are actively working towards increasing gender and age diversity across our organisation. Our focus on equity means fostering an environment where different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are celebrated and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.