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    Sustainability

    Sustainability

    Light for brighter lives and a better world

     

    Signify, the world leader in lighting, is committed to make the low-carbon future a reality. We offer businesses, cities, and consumers the energy-efficient products, systems, and services to reduce global electricity consumption for lighting by over a third—and we want to show you how you can do your part.

    We’ve proven our commitment to innovation and sustainable leadership with breakthrough technologies like ultra-energy efficient lighting and EyeComfort lighting, design for circular economy, use of sustainable materials that can be recycled and bio-circular, and phasing out of most plastic packaging materials for consumer products. We don’t plan to stop now: in fact, we’re doubling down on our efforts to move forward more quickly—and to help our customers move more quickly, too.

    Double the
    pace

     
    we achieve the 1.5°C scenario of the Paris Agreement

    Double Circular revenues

     
    to 32% by end of 2025

    Double Brighter lives revenues


    to 32% by end of 2025

    Double
    women

     
    in leadership to 34% by end of 2025

    Committed to net-zero by 2040

     
    90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
    Download our 2024 Annual report
    Download the Climate Transition Plan

    Our plan to reach net-zero by 2040

     

    Signify has a critical role to play in ensuring that the transformative power of light does not come at the expense of our planet. That’s why we’ve put together our Climate Transition Plan – an extensive document that outlines our roadmap to net-zero emissions by 2040.

     

    Learn more about our Plan

    We’re working to double our positive impact

     

    Leadership means showing the way—and in terms of sustainability action, we’ve done just that. We have been using 100% renewable electricity in our operations since 2020.

    With our Brighter Lives, Better World 2025 program, we are taking specific, measurable actions to double our positive impact on the environment and society, using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as our strategic compass.

     

    Discover the program

    Let’s flip the Green Switch — together

     
    Transitioning from conventional lighting to connected LED lighting can save up to 80% on lighting-related energy consumption. We call this transition the Green Switch, and it’s one of the quickest and most effective ways that you can make progress toward your sustainability goals.

    We’re committed to helping you make the Green Switch today—whether you’re a mayor, a business entrepreneur, a sustainability manager, a homeowner, or a lighting professional.
     

    Make a difference with sustainable lighting

     

    Sustainable lighting means lighting products designed to be energy-efficient, serviceable, and upgradeable. It means lighting designed to help us see well, feel well, and perform well. At Signify, it also means building a sustainable value chain, including circular solutions designed for long service life, repair, and recycling.

    We’re committed to offering products, systems, and services that enable our customers to make more sustainable choices. With the number of light points worldwide estimated at approximately 31 billion,* the potential impact is enormous.

     

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    We’re committed to positive change

    Environmental, social, and governance


    Signify is committed to safeguarding the environment, driving positive social impact both inside and outside of the company, and prioritizing exemplary corporate leadership and behavior.

     

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    Diversity, equity, and inclusion

    At Signify, we understand that people are our most important asset. We aim to have a diverse workforce and workplace in which all employees are treated fairly and can make meaningful contributions.

     

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    Corporate social responsibility


    We aim to use our expertise and knowledge of lighting to give back to the communities in which we operate. As of 2023, we are ahead of our target to bring light to 10 million people living in off-grid communities in 2025.

     

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    External recognition

    DJSI

    2024

    Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index Member

     

    Signify has been a member of the prestigious Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index* for 8 consecutive years and has been named Industry Leader 4 times.

     

    Signify participates in the annual S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) to evaluate our sustainability practices and performance.  The CSA is the methodology underlying the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices as well as the annual S&P Sustainability Yearbook.

     

    *Index was renamed in 2025, previously known as the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.

    2022 Platinum Medal

    2024
    Platinum Medal

     

    Signify ranked in the Top 1% for ESG, earning a Platinum medal from EcoVadis, the world leader in business sustainability ratings, for the fifth consecutive year.  

     

     

     

    MSCI

    2024
    Rated AA (Leader)

     

    The MSCI ESG rating evaluates more than 8,500 companies according to their exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and their ability to manage these compared to their peers. Signify has been rated AA by MSCI, recognizing us as Leader.

    CDP A List

    2023
    A List Member

     

    Signify has been recognized on the A list for several consecutive years for our leadership in environmental performance.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Downloads

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    Climate action report

     
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    Annual report

     
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    • Climate policy should transcend partisan politics

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    Signify estimates are based on numerous sources, references, and data points
    For more details about Signify’s commitments and results, read our annual report and sustainability supplements