Signify showcases F1 lighting partnership at Brackley campus
MBS Features Editor Russell Drury was among a group of journalists from across Europe invited to visit the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team’s headquarters in Brackley, where Signify showcased its partnership with the team and the shared focus on innovation and sustainability.
As well as a tour of the facility, the September visit included a panel Q&A session with Nathalie Quéré, Head of Sponsorship at Signify; Darren Smith, Specification Leader UK&I at Signify; Bradley Lord, Deputy Team Principal at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team; and Tom Nagle, Head of Site Development and Projects.
The 60,000m² Brackley technology centre is home to more than 950 employees and supports the design, development, manufacture and operation of the team’s Formula 1 cars. The site operates using 100% renewable energy and holds ISO 14001 environmental management certification.
Signify’s work across the campus forms part of a wider partnership focused on performance, wellbeing and sustainability. Its energy efficient, connected and circular lighting solutions are being deployed alongside collaboration on the team’s own Climate Transition Plan.
Signify has itself set an ambition to reach Net Zero by 2040, while the partnership reflects a shared objective of using technology and innovation to reduce environmental impact.
Signify CEO As Tempelman said the two organisations were “united by a shared ambition to push the boundaries of performance and innovation”, adding that the partnership would support the team’s ambition to become one of the world’s most sustainable professional sports teams.
