Signify
Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, is a leading global player in the lighting industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 1891, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its rebranding in 2018 to reflect its focus on smart lighting solutions and sustainability. Operating in over 70 countries, Signify excels in providing innovative lighting products and services, including connected lighting systems, LED solutions, and smart city applications. Their unique offerings, such as the Philips Hue smart lighting range, set them apart by integrating advanced technology with user-friendly design. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Signify has achieved notable recognition, including being named a leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. The company continues to shape the future of lighting, driving advancements in energy efficiency and smart technology.
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How does Signify's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Signify's score of 53 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Signify's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Signify reported total carbon emissions of approximately 192,821,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 148,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 129,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 192,673,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across the entire value chain. Signify has set ambitious climate targets, committing to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Their near-term goals include a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, based on a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions by the same percentage within the same timeframe. For the long term, Signify targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2040. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Signify's dedication to addressing climate change through significant emission reductions. The company is actively participating in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring their targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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Get Started| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 161,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 7,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Signify is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
