GLS Lighting is awarded the ESGmark® certification
GLS Lighting is awarded the ESGmark® certification
20 May 2024
ESGmark® is delighted to welcome GLS Lighting to our community. GLS Lighting is a renowned provider of lighting rental across the entertainment industry and are passionate about delivering amazing outcomes for their clients while prioritising responsible business practices.
The award of the ESGmark® certification only occurs after passing a rigorous analysis of an organisation’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) credentials. The award is an important recognition of the objectives, intentions and actions taken by a company, its management and other team members. Attainment of the certification is an important way for organisations to communicate with their clients and other stakeholders and demonstrate their responsible approach to business.
"Building a sustainable business has been at the heart of our company since we started almost 30 years ago. I am always looking into ways we can reduce our impact on the planet, support our staff in real terms and still provide world class lighting solutions to our clients, with the added benefit of lowering the carbon footprint of their tour or event.”
— Ian Turner, Managing Director, GLS Lighting
“GLS Lighting has shown their dedication to being a responsible business by minimising their environmental impact, as well as their employment and governance practices, and community engagement. The team is committed to ongoing action to promote sustainability in the events industry, and we are very happy to award them with the ESGmark® certification.”
— Kayla Ellis, Community Development Associate, ESGmark®
About ESGmark®
ESGmark® is the community for people and organisations who care about the planet and society. The ESGmark® is also a symbol of trust and distinction which allows consumers to identify organisations who believe in and act to deliver a fairer, more sustainable future. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives help organisations contribute to the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, by working to improve the lives of global citizens and safeguarding our planet. ESGmark® helps simplify these complex and important issues, and supports businesses along their ESG journey. Belonging to the ESGmark® community shows that a company cares about making a positive change to the planet and society.
About GLS Lighting
Southampton based GLS Lighting has aspired from its humble beginnings in 1995 to become a renowned and valued provider of stage lighting to all walks of the entertainment industry. Encompassing all aspects of show lighting, GLS offers complete systems right from the design stages up to the final event state to suit every individual client’s needs. By continually striving to maintain high standards of equipment, crew and sustainable working practices, GLS has built a reputation for quality and dependability when you need it most. Combine this with innovative designs, flexible attitudes and a persistent attention to detail GLS endeavor to provide exceptional experiences to all its stakeholders.
For press and media enquiries, please email kayla.ellis@esgmark.co.uk