(Germany) – The Izura pendant luminaire by Zumtobel, has been awarded the German Sustainability Award (DNP) in the Product + Resources category.

The luminaire impressed the jury with its modular design, resource-efficient construction, and a digital product passport that ensures transparency throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Made from recycled steel and plastic-free reflectors, Izura operates with efficiency and provides transparent lifecycle information. Zumtobel secured a win at the German Sustainability Award 2025, now in its 17th year, it aims to encourage companies to promote sustainable development.

Its sustainable product design is based on the Zumtobel Circular Design Rules (CDR), which outline guidelines for sustainable product development from material sourcing to recycling. Izura was developed specifically with a circular economy in mind and can be produced under low-energy conditions.

Izura features a digital product passport with key details on production, materials, and maintenance, ensuring transparency. Accessible online, it offers instructions for use, disassembly, recycling, and disposal. Zumtobel also provides after-sales services like repairs, parts replacement, and warranty support.

Unveiled at Light + Building 2024, the modular pendant luminaire allows full personalisation, including colours, patterns, and even Pantone shades. With just 40 replaceable components and no welding, it ensures minimal resource use and easy repairs. Equipped with advanced DALI drivers, Izura offers wireless control, flexible dimming, and seamless integration into building systems.

Stefan Schulze-Hausmann, Chairman of the German Sustainability Award Foundation, comments: “The German Sustainability Award honours companies for product solutions that provide impactful and exemplary contributions to transformation within their industries. The jury believes that Zumtobel sets benchmarks in circular design with the Izura luminaire, assuming a leadership role in sustainability. The product is seen as a ‘beacon’ for successful transformation in the sector.”

“The Circular Design Rules were applied to Izura, our tool for designing products specifically for a circular economy right from the outset. We are therefore all the more delighted that our efforts are bearing fruit and have been recognized with the German Sustainability Award,” says Ines Göbel, Sustainability Manager at Zumtobel. “This award validates our focus on circular economy principles and motivates us to continue on this path.”

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