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.
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