Climate Transition Plan

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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, not just in our own operations, but across the entire value chain.

Putting impact first

90%* of our revenues come from energy efficient, LED-based lighting

*As of Q3 2024

We’ve achieved a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across the full value chain since 2019

Our roadmap shows our ambition for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040

2% of global greenhouse gas emissions comes from lighting. A total shift to LED reduces this to just 1%

Working towards our goals

In order to reach the objectives set out in our roadmap, we're focusing on the four As

of the We Mean Business Coaliton's climate leadership framework:

Ambition

Action

Advocacy

Accountability

Ambition

To continue to lead the transformation of our industry towards a net-zero future, we have set ambitious — but achievable — targets. We have divided our goals into long-term targets and near-term targets: from becoming net-zero by 2040, to a 50% reduction in absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse emissions by 2030 (compared to the 2019 base year). Crucially, all of our objectives have been reviewed and validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) — this ensures that they’re realistic, measurable, and in-line with the Paris Agreement 1.5° objective.

Get more details on our current GHG emissions

Near-term target

50% reduction in absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

(compared with 2019 base year)

Action

We’ve talked the talk — now’s time to walk the walk, because words without action are just empty promises. From suppliers, logistics and operations to travel and commuting, product use phases, and end-of-life, we’ve looked at our emissions across the entire value chain and detailed the steps we can take to make significant change in each area. This includes incentivizing suppliers to commit to renewable energy, electrification of the logistics fleet and last-mile distribution, and further extending the use of LED — the single biggest factor in reducing the lighting industry’s emissions.

Check out our plan for each phase

Advocacy

Advocacy is a significant part of Signify’s Climate Transition Plan — which means working with like-minded organizations to drive policy change in crucial areas. To reach net-zero emissions, we need support from governments and businesses, particularly in converting power grids to renewables and incentivizing greater energy efficiency across our economies. This will reduce carbon emissions, lessen our reliance on costly fossil fuels, reduce costs for households and companies, and create millions of local, clean energy jobs.

Check out our plan for each phase

Light is essential for our society. With our leadership comes the responsibility for the way lighting impacts the environment around us."

Eric Rondolat

CEO, Signify

Accountability

As the world leader in lighting, it’s on us to step up and take accountability for our impact and inspire others to do the same. We’ve shifted our business toward more energy-efficient and longer-lasting LED lighting. We endeavor to manage this transition responsibly by ensuring that our products remain affordable, particularly for those on low incomes. When our factories close, we also give suppliers time to adjust their production and support former employees in finding new jobs.

Find out how we’re taking responsibility

Brighter Lives, Better World

Signify has proven its commitment to innovation and sustainable leadership with breakthrough technologies like ultra-energy efficient lighting and EyeComfort lighting, design for circular economy, and phasing out of most plastic packaging materials for consumer products.

Take a look at how we're doubling our positive impact on the environment and society

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