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December 08, 2020
Signify’s Head of Governmental Affairs Harry Verhaar explains why Signify has spent five years implementing energy efficiency measures, procuring renewable energy and more.
In September, Signify became a fully carbon neutral company.
Harry Verhaar, Signify’s head of global public and government affairs, sat down with Climate Home News. He explains how the company reached its goal and why it’s important for other companies to follow suit.
Since announcing its commitment at the Cop21 climate summit in Paris, the company has shifted to energy efficient technologies, optimised logistics, reduced business travel, and converted to 100% renewable electricity and converted to 100% renewable electricity.
Watch the video below to see the full interview.
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services, deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2023, we had sales of EUR 6.7 billion, approximately 32,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for seven consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum rating for four consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page.
