BGIS ‘shines the light’ on ESG and innovation

There were three key drivers that led our client to adopt SmarterLite Environmental Exit Signs:  

• The high failure rates of traditional electric, battery-reliant exit signs presented a significant challenge in terms of asset longevity,

• The need to find OPEX savings, and;

• The high costs of reactive callouts for maintenance and replacements. The switch to photoluminescent signs offered a solution that provides greater reliability.

An innovative solution

Through extensive research and collaboration with SmarterLite and our client, BGIS commissioned over 4,000 of these innovative battery-free, hybrid LED photoluminescent exit signs, that:

• Are Compliant with National Construction Code – Specification 25 and relevant sections of AS2293.1.

• Have a service life of 16 years—between three and eight times longer than traditional signs,

• Reduce energy usage, thereby decreasing carbon emissions, and;

• Eliminate the need for failure-prone monitored systems.

The project showcases the commercial value of innovation through the unique use of world-class photoluminescent and hybrid LED technologies.

Environmental outcomes include:

• Saving 181.3 MWh annually, totaling 2,901 MWh over 16 years, significantly reducing energy use and carbon emissions,

• Reducing carbon emissions by 165.7 tonnes annually, amounting to a total reduction of 2,651 tonnes over the same period,

• Avoiding 1,880 kg of e-waste annually, totaling 30,080 kg over 16 years,

• Removing the need for 4,179 batteries, reducing the risk of fires caused by battery disposal in waste facilities, estimated at 10,000-12,000 incidents annually, and;

• Avoiding 83,580 kg of carbon emissions associated with transport and fewer callouts.

Social outcomes include:

• Encouraging other sustainability leaders and FM staff within BGIS and in the wider industry and other clients to adopt similar practices, potentially leading to the installation of over 10,000 Environmental Exit Signs in the next 6-12 months.

• The employment of one additional full-time equivalent (EFT) by the supplier, with more expected as demand for the new exit signs grows.

• Freeing up 200,000 hours over 16 years for other local trades work, further boosting the local economy.

• Annual savings of $654,170.70, totaling $10,466,731.20 over 16 years