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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.
+69 vs industry average
Signify’s score of 85 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electricity from Other Sources is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Electricity from Other Sources industry has reduced its overall emissions by 36% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Signify, headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in the Electricity nec industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 163.9 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of 85,582,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of 118,753,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 163,807,965,000 kg CO2e. The largest contributor to Scope 3 emissions was the use of sold products, accounting for 162,886,237,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions were approximately 192.8 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 148,393,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at 128,887,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 192,672,579,000 kg CO2e. The use of sold products also dominated Scope 3 in 2023 at 191,779,024,000 kg CO2e.
Signify has established robust climate commitments, with near-term and long-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals. Signify N.V. is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. For near-term targets, Signify aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 50% within the same timeframe. For long-term targets, the company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2019 base year, and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% within the same timeframe. Earlier targets include a 70% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2015 base-year, and a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 2030 from a 2015 base-year. Additionally, Signify has a commitment to reduce all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 35% by the end of 2025, compared to its 2019 baseline year, as part of its Brighter Lives, Better World 2025 sustainability program. Signify also signed The Climate Pledge in 2020.
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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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