Philips joins climate change initiative
By HME News Staff
Updated 11:47 AM CDT, Wed July 6, 2022
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Philips has joined an initiative created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the White House, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change. The company has extended its actions to combat climate change to its supply chain, aiming to have at least 50% of its suppliers committing to science-based targets for CO₂ emission reduction by 2025. “A healthy environment is vital for healthy human lives, making this a critical initiative,” said Robert Metzke, global head of sustainability for Philips. “At Philips, our purpose is to improve 2.5 billion lives a year by 2030 through meaningful innovation. We have been addressing climate change for many years, teaming up with our partners, including our customers and suppliers. We applaud this new HHS/White House initiative and are confident that this pledge will inspire others to commit to take action against this significant threat.” Philips has been carbon neutral since 2020, and it was one of the first health technology organizations to have its emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Target Initiative in 2018.
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