Original sentence: The IES is credited with over 100 publications on the subject of lighting such as The Lighting Handbook: 10th Edition.The IES's stated mission is "to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is an industry-backed, non-profit, learned society that was founded in New York City on January 10, 1906
Edited sentence: Members of the IES are regarded as professionals in their industry and are globally respected for their knowledge.The IES is credited with over 100 publications on the subject of lighting such as The Lighting Handbook: 10th Edition, the recognized authoritative reference on the science and application of lighting.The IES's stated mission is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is a non-profit learned society that was founded in New York City on January 10, 1906