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    Sustainability

    More than 70%


    carbon emissions reduction since 2010

    27%

     
    of our revenues come from lighting innovations that increase Food availability, Safety and security, or Health and well-being

    29%


    of our revenues come from circular products, systems or services

    Zero


    waste to landfill since 2020

    Doubling our impact


    In 2020, we are carbon neutral in our operations and use 100% renewable electricity.


    Now, we embark on a new, five-year journey to double our positive impact on the environment and society.

     

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    Lighting for circularity

     

    At Signify, we are on a mission to make people’s lives brighter and to create a better world with environmentally friendly light. Lighting for circularity is one of our company’s important pillars on the way to a sustainable future. “Reduce Reuse Recycle” is more than a catchphrase for us. It is our starting point for a new circular economy.

     

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    Signify Climate Action Report


    In 2021, Signify completed the first year of its ambitious Brighter Lives, Better World 2025 program. At the same, and for the very first time, Signify publishes its first-ever Climate Action Report, illustrating its progress in taking climate action across the entire value chain.

     

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    Eliminating plastic Packaging


    We are saying goodbye to plastics! By phasing out plastic in our consumer product packaging before the end of 2023, we’ll avoid the use of over 2,500 tonnes of plastics per year.

     

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    Q3 2023 results Brighter Lives, Better World 2025

     

    We’ve made significant steps towards meeting our 2025 sustainability commitments. 

     

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    SDG-3
    SDG-8
    SDG-12
    SDG-7
    SDG-11
    SDG-13

    Our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals

     

    As global leaders of innovation in lighting we believe we play an important role in helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our 2020 Brighter Lives, Better World commitments ensure that our products, systems and services continue to secure a more sustainable future. We believe that we can drive change to achieve the global goals best by focusing on the areas where we can be most influential. Therefore we are committed and actively working to help achieve SDGs 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13.
     

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    There is strength in numbers, which is why we work closely with our suppliers, peer groups, industry organizations and academia to create products and systems that make a real difference and to push boundaries and innovate.

     

    Some of our partnerships include:
     

    StEP: solving the E-waste Problem
     

    En.lighten intitative: a public & private partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), industry and countries. The aim is to drive the conversion to environmentally sustainable lighting technologies
     

    Ellen MacArthur Foundation: leading the way in building capabilities towards a circular economy

    There is strength in numbers, which is why we work closely with our suppliers, peer groups, industry organizations and academia to create products and systems that make a real difference and to push boundaries and innovate.

     

    Some of our partnerships include:
     

    StEP: solving the E-waste Problem
     

    En.lighten intitative: a public & private partnership between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), industry and countries. The aim is to drive the conversion to environmentally sustainable lighting technologies
     

    Ellen MacArthur Foundation: leading the way in building capabilities towards a circular economy

    Flipping the Green Switch on the European Green Deal

     

    The European Green Deal is the world’s most comprehensive climate action initiative, with ambitious goals to achieve a carbon-neutral continent by 2050 and to reconcile the way we consume resources. Our Green Switch program allows you to take action without delay. LED and connected lighting offer a simple way for you to contribute towards the Green Deal’s goals to cut emissions, create jobs, and boost innovation.

     

    Learn more about Green Switch

     

    Take action now

    At Signify, we are taking a leading role to bring better light to the world and to help provide a more sustainable future. We do this by delivering light which is energy efficient, saves resources, and improves lives. At Signify, we also ‘walk the talk’ and commit to becoming carbon neutral by 2020. We are driving our zero waste to landfill program, striving for a zero injury workplace, and are engaging suppliers for a sustainable supply chain.
    At Signify, we are taking a leading role to bring better light to the world and to help provide a more sustainable future. We do this by delivering light which is energy efficient, saves resources, and improves lives. At Signify, we also ‘walk the talk’ and commit to becoming carbon neutral by 2020. We are driving our zero waste to landfill program, striving for a zero injury workplace, and are engaging suppliers for a sustainable supply chain.

    Sustainability at the heart of our business

     

    Take a look at our 2022 sustainability results in our annual report.

     

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    • Carbon neutral

      Carbon neutral

      Since September 2020, Signify achieved carbon neutrality for all its operations across the world as well as using 100% renewable electricity.

    • Circular lighting

      Circular lighting

      Signify Circular lighting is the most sustainable approach to illumination, where you only pay for what you need: light. Minimize waste and create instant savings!

    • Brighter lives, better world

      Brighter lives, better world

      Through the Signify, formerly Philips Lighting, sustainability 2020 vision we will unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives in a better world.

    • Sustainable lighting

      Sustainable lighting

      Energy-efficient lighting is a fast and cost-effective way to reduce emissions and combat climate change.

    • Sustainable operations

      Sustainable operations

      In addition to making our products more sustainable, we also focus on improving the environmental and safety performance of our manufacturing facilities and our supply chain.

    • Product compliance

      Product compliance

      Environmental legislation for Signify, formerly Philips Lighting is becoming increasingly important. From simple lamp replacements to complex renovations, we can help our customers to comply. We understand the requirements and can offer support in making the right decisions. 

    • Social impact of light

      Social impact of light

      We will double our positive impact on society through lighting innovations which increase food availability, safety & security or health & wellbeing.

    • Sustainable Supply Chain

      Sustainable Supply Chain

      We want to make a difference through sustainable supply management and responsible sourcing. This goes beyond compliance: we cooperate with our suppliers to have a positive and lasting impact.

    Case studies

    • 3D printing by Signify

      3D printing by Signify

      3D Printed sustainable and tailored lighting made on demand, locally and with recyclable materials.

    • Connected office lighting - The Edge

      Connected office lighting - The Edge

      At the Edge in Amsterdam, a state-of-the-art connected lighting system and Interact Office software helps create a more comfortable, productive, and sustainable work environment.

    Our corporate social responsibility program


    Through our social responsibility program, we bring illumination and more to the lives of underserved people in communities around the world. Through light we enable access to education, health and wellbeing, enhance safety and security and facilitate opportunities for financial empowerment or simply improve the quality of life.

     

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    Downloads

    • Annual report

      Annual report

      Looking back on a historic year marking continued progression toward achieving our strategic sustainability goals

    • Carbon neutral

      Carbon neutral

      Since September 2020, Signify achieved carbon neutrality for all its operations across the world as well as using 100% renewable electricity.

    • Downloads

      Downloads

      Sustainability download pages where additional documents and policies can be found.