Category ceiling
6.4 HIP
This is the best score a product in this category can reach when the maker shares full data about
its materials, supply chain, repairs, and end-of-life. It is a target, not a product on sale today.
HIP Score
6.4/10
Standard
At category baseline (6.4)
Regenerative Index
-2.0
Extractive
At category average (-2.0)
Score Breakdown
How rare are the materials?
MSI · 20%
5.5
Why this score ▸
The product contains gallium nitride at 3% by weight, which is a functional EU Critical Raw Material, preventing eligibility for the 7-8 band. While the supply chain demonstrates diversity with sourcing from the EU, Chile, and Germany, and recycled content reaches 48%, the presence of this critical material limits the score to the moderate range.
Where do the materials come from?
SCR · 18%
6.0
Why this score ▸
The LED light fitting is assembled in Germany with sourcing from Chile and the EU, utilizing OECD due diligence guidance and an alternative supplier. While the supply chain lacks third-party audit verification, the geographic diversification and governance standards of the sourcing regions support a moderate risk rating.
Can it be recycled?
RC · 18%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The LED light fitting features screw-based disassembly and a verified take-back scheme, enabling 80% of materials to enter practical recycling streams. Compliance with recycling labelling and design for disassembly further supports recovery rates within the 60-80% band, aligning with the criteria for well-designed recovery.
Can you fix it?
R · 13%
7.0
Why this score ▸
The LED light fitting features screw fasteners and a 10-year spare parts commitment with a public service manual, meeting the criteria for products within EU Ecodesign scope that satisfy minimum regulatory requirements. The iFixit score of 6 supports a rating in the 5-6 range, but the regulatory compliance and comprehensive parts programme elevate the score to the 7-8 bracket.
Is it made fairly?
SEI · 8%
7.5
Why this score ▸
The manufacturer demonstrates verified good practice through an RBA audit completion and ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification. Manufacturing and assembly occur in Germany, an OECD jurisdiction with strong labour law enforcement, supported by a published modern slavery statement and ILO compliance claims.
How long will it last?
PL · 8%
9.0
Why this score ▸
The product demonstrates exceptional longevity with a 5-year warranty and a stated design life of 20 years, exceeding the 10-year threshold for the highest tier. The modular design further supports extended usability by enabling component replacement. Assembly in Germany indicates adherence to high manufacturing standards.
Does it give back to nature?
RI · 15% · scale −10 to +10
-2.0
Why this score ▸
The product scores in the Extractive band (-5 to -1) due to 48% recycled content combined with a verified take-back scheme and closed-loop programme. It does not qualify for the Depleting floor (-7) because the presence of a take-back scheme and substantial recycled content meets the minimum threshold for the Extractive band. It does not reach the Renewable band (0) as primary materials include virgin steel, glass, and mined components without bio-based renewable certification.
MSI 20% · SCR 18% · RC 18% · R 13% · SEI 8% · PL 8% · RI 15% = 100%
About the HIP Methodology ▸
Starting scores are low on purpose. We only count what we can confirm from public data,
so most products sit between 2 and 4 out of 10 before a maker shares their own evidence.
That gap between the starting score and what a product could reach is the whole point.
When a maker proves what their product is really made of, the score goes up.
The HIP Mark shows it has been checked.
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Consumer Summary
This lighting fitting has achieved a HIP Score of 6.4 out of 10, which matches the current market baseline for this category. It also carries a Regenerative Index of -2.0, indicating it is currently in the extractive phase of its lifecycle. While the product offers strong durability and repairability, its overall material regeneration potential is limited by its reliance on virgin resources.
What This Means For You
When shopping for ceiling lighting, look for fixtures that combine long design lives with easy disassembly to ensure they can be repaired and recycled. Prioritize brands that publish clear take-back schemes and use verified sustainable sourcing to move beyond the current market baseline. Avoid products that lack spare parts commitments or fail to disclose how their materials are sourced and recovered at end-of-life.
Material Watch Points
- Gallium nitride — EU Critical Raw Materials list
- No third-party audit verification for due diligence programme
Improvement Opportunities
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How this score was calculated
The HIP Score is a weighted average of seven dimensions measuring material
resilience, supply chain integrity, and end-of-life characteristics.
| Code |
Dimension |
Weight |
Score |
| MSI |
Material Scarcity Index |
0.20 |
5.5 / 10 |
| SCR |
Supply Chain Risk |
0.18 |
6.0 / 10 |
| RC |
Recyclability and Circularity |
0.18 |
7.5 / 10 |
| R |
Repairability |
0.13 |
7.0 / 10 |
| SEI |
Social and Environmental Impact |
0.08 |
7.5 / 10 |
| PL |
Product Longevity |
0.08 |
9.0 / 10 |
| RI |
Regenerative Index |
0.15 |
-2.0 (raw) |
Regenerative Index note: RI scores on a unique scale of -10 to +10.
Before weighting, the raw score is normalised: RI normalised = (RI raw + 10) / 2.
This product's RI band is Extractive.
Weighted HIP Score: 6.4 / 10
· Methodology v1.5
Base weights shown. Some product types use category-specific weight profiles —
see full methodology for details.
Read the full methodology →
Data Sources
This rating draws on the following public sources:
USGS Mineral Resources Program (public domain) · EU Critical Raw Materials List 2023 (CC BY 4.0) · World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (CC BY 4.0) · Category default assumptions table v0.1 (provisional — sources pending full citation)
All sources are public domain or published under open data licences.
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About this rating:
HIP scores are based on public data and information the maker sent us at the date shown.
They show how well a product holds up over time — not a promise about safety or future supply.
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Scope:
This is a verified product rating for Category Ceiling, assessed using manufacturer-submitted data and public category data.
Produced under Resourcehip Scoring Methodology 1.5 (CC BY-NC 4.0).
AI disclosure:
An AI model scored this rating on our own hardware — no data was sent to the cloud.
A human reviewer checked and approved it before it went live.
Model: qwen3.5:35b.
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Assessed: 2026-06-02 · Next review: 2027-06-02 · Methodology 1.5
