The Netherlands is implementing increasingly stringent sustainability requirements. For new construction and non-residential buildings larger than 100 m², it is mandatory to calculate the Environmental Performance of Buildings (MPG). This score reflects the environmental impact of building materials, including lighting, based on data from the National Environmental Database (NMD). We are proud to announce that we are the first lighting manufacturer to be approved and registered in the NMD. Our second product, the MIYO , is now also listed in the database.
What is the National Environmental Database (NMD)?
The National Environmental Database contains independent, government-managed LCA data on building products and serves as the basis for the MPG calculation. Over the past two years, our R&D department has invested in LCA training, enabling us to prepare our products for inclusion in full compliance with the standard. On June 6, 2025, our first luminaire was officially added.
What is a life cycle assessment (LCA)?
A life cycle assessment ( LCA) evaluates a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle: from raw materials and production to transportation, use, and disposal or recycling. An LCA forms the basis for inclusion in the NMD. This analysis must be prepared by an expert party or a trained manufacturer. The LCA is then assessed by an independent LCA expert recognized by the NMD. Only after approval are the environmental performance data officially published in the National Environmental Database.
Which Illuxtron products are included?
The Cortina × 100 has been available in the NMD since June 2025, and the MIYO has been available since August, including a custom version for a major project. Several Vesper variants and the LED Panel B will follow this quarter.
And what about BREEAM?
The NMD data not only contributes to an accurate MPG score, but also supports BREEAM certification. BREEAM assesses the sustainability of buildings across various categories, including material use. By offering products with reliable LCA data in the NMD, we make it easier for construction projects to achieve higher BREEAM scores.