PHILIPS NV Climate change remains a global concern with broad impact including creating a growing burden of disease on healthcare systems around the world.
Yet, like many industries, healthcare is also a contributor to climate change, with healthcare systems now accounting for more global CO2 emissions than either aviation or shipping. Hospitals also have the highest energy intensity of all publicly funded buildings and emit 2.5 times more greenhouse gas emissions than commercial buildings. The question becomes, what steps should healthcare leaders take now to drive climate change improvement while also providing patients with quality care
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Currently completing its 'Healthy people, Sustainable planet' 2016 - 2020 program, Philips is set to achieve all of the program's ambitious targets by the end of the year, including generating 70% of its sales from green products and services with 15% from circular economy solutions, becoming CO2-neutral in its operations, recycling 90% of its operational waste, and sending zero waste to landfill [1]. Building on this strong track record, Philips' new framework comprises a comprehensive set of key commitments across all the Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) dimensions that guide execution of the company's strategy.
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Today, Philips generates 66% of its sales from green products and services, with 13% from circular economy solutions. Over 95% of its worldwide operations are currently powered by renewable electricity. Moreover, 85% of all operational waste is being recycled, and 67% of Philips' industrial sites sent zero waste to landfill. Most recently,
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