Carbon neutral

We are now carbon neutral in our operations

''We are very proud to be carbon neutral already in 2020, ahead of our target and ahead of the aspirations as set out in the Paris Agreement. This is no easy feat for a major company with manufacturing facilities worldwide and a global logistics footprint. Everyone at Signify played a role toward this objective. It is a truly significant achievement for us and we call on many others to join us in pushing for carbon neutral operations.''

Nicola Kimm, Head of Sustainability, Environment, Health & Safety

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''Science demands that we rapidly decarbonize our economy and reach net zero emissions by 2050 to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That won't be done without leadership from businesses, who play a critical role in answering this existential challenge by innovating and rapidly transitioning to low-carbon products and services. On CDP's climate change A List of leaders since 2017, Signify has shown its willingness to act and reduce its impact. Its science-based target to reduce its emissions in line with 1.5°C is one of the most ambitious in the world; it is increasing its use of renewable energy, and it is effectively engaging its value chain, by requesting its suppliers to disclose through CDP.''

Maxfield Weiss, Director Corporate Engagement, CDP Europe

50%

Reduction of carbon footprint from 2015 to 2019

CDP A-lister

For 4 consecutive years

Industry leader

In the 2017, 2018 and 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

1.5°C targets

Approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative

The road to becoming a carbon neutral company

Industrial operations

Invest in energy efficiency projects

Carry out energy savings walkthroughs and 3rd party energy scans with our energy providers

Help energy intensive operations to reduce energy consumption

Reduce the use of substances that have a high global warming potential

Non-Industrial operations

Use flex-working across our organization

Use intelligent systems to regulate lighting and heating in our offices and use our spaces more efficiently

Logistics

Continously check our supply chain to ensure it is as efficient as possible

Focus on reducing the number of logistical operations that take place

Focus on using only the most environmentally friendly carriers

Create transparency on the environmental impact of our ocean transportation.

Business travel

Reach our reduction targets for each department across the business

Enable efficient working models making sure our employees can work from any location and have the tools needed for ‘virtual’ working with colleagues around the globe without the need to travel

Committed to operating within the planet’s limits with science-based targets

At the UN Climate Change Conference COP21 in 2015, governments worldwide came together to discuss the future of our planet. To prevent catastrophic climate change, a global commitment was made to limit global warming to well below 2 °C, with the aim of 1.5 °C. To achieve this we need to collectively transition towards decarbonization.

In support of this, Signify commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 70 % by 2030 from 2015 base-year. Signify also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products 30 % by 2030 from 2015 base-year.

Formally approved by Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), these commitments demonstrate how our 2020 targets to become carbon neutral and source 100% renewable electricity align our operations with the 2oC pathway needed to live within the planet’s limits. From 2007 to 2017 we already achieved a 51% reduction in our carbon footprint, and continue to build on this success. By delivering 2 billion LED lamps and luminaires by 2020 we will also help limit the environmental impact of our customers, accelerating the transition to decrease global electricity consumption.

Read more about our science-based targets in this blog by Nicola Kimm, Head of Sustainability, Environment, Health & Safety.

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