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Philips

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Philips, officially known as Koninklijke Philips N.V., is a leading health technology company headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1891, Philips has evolved from its origins in lighting to become a global powerhouse in health technology, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on key areas such as diagnostic imaging, patient monitoring, and personal health, offering innovative products and services that enhance patient care and improve health outcomes. Philips is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and design, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Philips has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its advancements in medical technology and consumer health solutions. The company continues to drive innovation, making a significant impact on the healthcare landscape worldwide.

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91

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Philips's score of 91 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Philips's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Royal Philips N.V., headquartered in the Netherlands, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,398,405,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 17,783,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,179,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,568,700,000 kg CO2e. The latter includes major contributions from the use of sold products (approximately 2,528,611,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (about 1,396,321,000 kg CO2e). Philips has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 75% by 2025, compared to a 2015 baseline. Furthermore, the company targets a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2040. For Scope 3 emissions, Philips is committed to a 42% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, focusing on categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and downstream transportation. Philips is also committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by at least 2045, having been the first health technology company to have its targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2018. The company's reduction targets are aligned with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 2
717,000,000
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Scope 3
991,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Philips's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Philips is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Philips is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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