{"id":10189,"date":"2016-11-04T17:14:01","date_gmt":"2016-11-04T21:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digital.hbs.edu\/platform-rctom\/submission\/philips-lighting-the-way-to-carbon-neutrality\/"},"modified":"2016-11-04T17:14:01","modified_gmt":"2016-11-04T21:14:01","slug":"philips-lighting-the-way-to-carbon-neutrality","status":"publish","type":"hck-submission","link":"https:\/\/d3.harvard.edu\/platform-rctom\/submission\/philips-lighting-the-way-to-carbon-neutrality\/","title":{"rendered":"Philips \u2013 Lighting The Way To Carbon Neutrality"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earth is getting warmer<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
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Figure 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Earth\u2019s 2015 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern record keeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The record-breaking year continues a long-term warming trend \u2014 15 of the 16 warmest years on record have now occurred since 2001 (Figure 1). [1][2]<\/p>\n

While there has been some speculation that El Ni\u00f1o was the main factor behind 2015\u2019s record warmth, a recent attribution study found that El Ni\u00f1o provided only a little nudge to 2015. The continued buildup of greenhouse gases has kept the globe on a long term warming trend for more than a century. [3][4]<\/p>\n

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World Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

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Figure 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Greenhouse gases (GHG) result, directly or indirectly, from almost every major human industry and activity (Figure 2). According to the World Resources Institute, in 2005, GHG Emissions resulting from energy used in Residential and Commercial Buildings alone represented 16.5% of worldwide emissions, rising from 15.3% in 2000. Total global emissions grew by 12.7% from 2000 to 2005, and this trend is expected to continue. [5][6]<\/p>\n

Altogether, electricity consumed by all companies in the world is estimated to account for 10 to 15% out total global emissions. Therefore companies play a\u00a0significant role in reducing the world’s overall carbon footprint, and more companies should see this as an opportunity and an obligation towards the communities they serve.\u00a0[8]<\/p>\n

Philips \u2013 Pledge to be Carbon Neutral by 2020<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
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Figure 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Philips is one company that\u00a0is taking this role seriously. As Frans van Houten, CEO of Philips (Figure 3)\u00a0declared for Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the current generation is the first to feel the impact of climate change; it is vital to act with urgency towards reducing GHG emissions. Philips sees its mission as driving meaningful innovation that improves people\u2019s lives, while reducing its own environmental impact to help support a healthy planet for all.<\/p>\n

As a leader in lighting and health technology, Philips believes that the greatest contribution they can make to addressing climate change is to lead by example. The company is committed to improving the lives of three billion people per year by 2025. It plans to achieve this by focusing on three core areas: products and solutions, operations and environmental impact across their extended supply chain.<\/p>\n

At COP21 Philips committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2020. They have recently announced that by the end of 2016, their North American operations will be run on 100% renewable electricity. Working together with EDP Renewables North America, Philips will purchase 250,000 MWh of electricity per year over the next 15 years from the Hidalgo Wind Farm in McCook, Texas, an amount equivalent to the power used at Philips\u2019 133 sites supporting over 21,000 employees in the market.<\/p>\n

By 2020, all of Philips\u2019 electricity usage globally will be sourced from 100% renewable electricity. For the last four years, Philips has been recognized by CDP for its integrated climate change strategy which contributes to climate change mitigation, adaptation and transparency. [7]<\/p>\n

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RE100 and the LED Scale-Up Initiatives<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n
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Developed by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, RE100 is a\u00a0global initiative of influential businesses committed to using 100% renewable electricity. RE100 is working towards accelerating the transformation of the global energy market and aiding in the transition towards a low carbon economy. Philips is one of RE100’s 13 original partners.<\/p>\n

Philips is also leveraging its expertise in LED lighting through the LED Scale-Up initiative. Lighting currently accounts for 19% of global electricity production and nearly 6% of global CO2<\/sub>\u00a0emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. 66%\u00a0of current lighting is based on older, energy-inefficient technologies developed before 1970. A full switch to the latest LED lighting solutions provides 40% to 50% energy savings (Figure 4), and a significant reduction in CO2\u00a0<\/sub>emissions.<\/p>\n

Philips Lighting (currently a standalone company) is pushing for this transition in the lighting market, because besides energy savings, it believes LED lighting solutions will help create better environments for people to live, work and play.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0\u2018LED Revolution Booklet\u2019, published by Philips ahead of the COP21 negotiations, reveals that a switch of all lighting sources to LEDs could provide a global reduction in carbon emissions of 1,400 megatons by 2030 and result in economic savings of EUR272 billion. Philips estimates that switching all outdoor lighting in particular to LEDs could stop 109 million tons of CO2<\/sub>\u00a0entering the atmosphere and save EUR21 billion globally by 2030.\u00a0[8] [9] [10]<\/p>\n

By being one of the first movers and fully committing to be carbon neutral, Philips has taken a decision that makes a lot of business sense, allowing it to further consolidate its reputation as an innovator and a leader in corporate social responsibility. From this position Philips\u00a0<\/span>can utilize its expertise to move the world forward to a new climate resilient future, while still driving value for its shareholders.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cited Sources:<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

[1]<\/a>\u00a0Climate Central, \u201cThe 10 Hottest Years on Record\u201d, Climate Central, original source NOAA\/NCEI <\/em>(29 January 2016), accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[2<\/a>] Dwayne Brown, Michael Cabbage, Leslie McCarthy, \u201cNASA, NOAA Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015\u201d, Nasa.gov<\/em>, (Jan. 20, 2016), accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[3<\/a>] Patrick Lynch, \u201c2016 Climate Trends Continue to Break Records\u201d, Nasa.gov<\/em>, (July 19, 2016), accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[4<\/a>] NASA, \u201cExamining the global impacts of the 2015 El Ni\u00f1o\u201d, Nasa.gov, (December 15, 2016), accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[5<\/a>] World Resources Institute, \u201cWorld Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2005\u201d, pg. 2, wri.org, (July, 2009), accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[6<\/a>] World Resources Institute, \u201cNavigating the Numbers: Greenhouse Gas Data and International Climate Policy\u201d, pg. 15, wri.org, (2005), accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[7<\/strong><\/a>] Carbon Disclosure Project, \u201cOut of the starting blocks: Tracking progress on corporate climate action\u201d, pg. 16, cdp.net, (October 2016), accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[8<\/strong><\/a>] The Climate Group, \u201cRE100\u201d, theclimategroup.org, accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[9<\/strong><\/a>] The Climate Group, \u201cPhilips member profile\u201d, theclimategroup.org, accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

[10<\/strong><\/a>] Philips, \u201cThe LED lighting revolution Stimulating socio-economic progress in the 21st century \u2013 December 2015\u201d, Philips.com, (December 2015), accessed 1 November 2016.<\/p>\n

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