National Sustainability Awards 2025

Thorn Lighting winning National Sustainability Award 2025
News
09/10/2025
Spennymoor, United Kingdom

Thorn announced winner of a National Sustainability Award 2025

We’re proud to share that Thorn was named winner of a National Sustainability Award this week.
Scooping the top prize in the 'Water Conservation' category, the win recognises the water saving initiatives that have been implemented at our Spennymoor factory. This includes:
  • Northumbria Water partnership halved consumption; taps and flush sensors further reduced use.
  • Rinse tank water is now reused in chemical tanks.
  • Waste-reduction cut 130 tonnes through better material use, moulding scrap reuse, and gear tray innovation.
  • 50% water reduction - aided by flow sensors, reuse pumps and conductivity monitoring.

Thorn Lighting Spennymoor Factory

"We are honoured to have won this prestigious award. I am incredibly proud of the Thorn Lighting Operations team, whose dedication and creativity have driven meaningful sustainability improvements at our Spennymoor manufacturing facility. This recognition is a testament to the team's hard work and innovative thinking in enhancing our environmental credentials. It’s a proud moment for all of us." 

Peter Arthy
Operations Director, Spennymoor

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