Signify, formerly known as Philips Lighting, is a leading player in the electricity nec industry, headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 2016, the company has rapidly established itself as a pioneer in connected lighting solutions, focusing on sustainability and innovation. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, Signify offers a diverse range of products and services, including smart lighting systems and energy-efficient solutions.
What sets Signify apart is its commitment to enhancing lives through technology, exemplified by its unique offerings such as the Philips Hue smart lighting range. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being recognised as a global leader in the lighting sector, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular economy practices. Signify continues to shape the future of lighting, making it a key player in the evolving electricity landscape.
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Signify’s score of 85 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electricity from Other Sources is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Electricity from Other Sources industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Signify's reported carbon emissions
Signify, a company in the "Electricity nec" industry headquartered in the Netherlands, has made significant climate commitments. In 2024, the company reported a total of approximately 163.9 billion kg CO2e in emissions. This breakdown includes Scope 1 emissions of about 85.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 118.8 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 163.8 billion kg CO2e for the same year, with the largest contribution coming from the use of sold products (approximately 162.9 billion kg CO2e), followed by purchased goods and services (about 671.6 million kg CO2e).
Signify is committed to ambitious emissions reduction targets. By the end of 2025, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 35% compared to a 2019 baseline. Looking further ahead, Signify has committed to reducing its absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 70% by 2030, using 2015 as a base year. A more recent and comprehensive set of targets, aligned with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standards, outlines a commitment to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2040, both from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, Signify aims to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 and 90% by 2040, also against a 2019 baseline. The company has also committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Signify is a signatory of the Climate Pledge.
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Signify’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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50% reduction in scope 3 total
Signify also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 50% within the same timeframe.
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
Signify commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
2040
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Signify commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% within the same timeframe.
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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