Sustainability in lighting is typically linked energy use, but it is time to consider the challenges and opportunities available when we quantifying the impact of design decisions made throughout the product life cycle. We may not have complete information on life cycle impacts, but we cannot afford to wait until comprehensive information is available to inform our specification decisions. This session will provide a framework for weighing operational energy use, embodied carbon, and material impacts. Leave this session empowered to discuss big picture project goals, associated impacts along the supply chain, and steps you can take right now to ensure your designs have a positive environmental influence in the short and long term.