Sustainability in the heart of the BusinessPhilips are dedicated to tackling global issues, with a sharp focus on sustainability, health and energy. And this is by no means something they have just started. Philips issued their first environmental guidlines nearly 40 years ago. In 1980, they were the first company to produce an energy saving light bulb for use in the home. Since 1994, they have put environmental product improvement at the heart of the business. Green LogoAs well as what Philips are doing, you need to feel comfortable with what you're doing when you choose Philips. That is why Philips pioneered the Green logo on their products. You will find it on their most environmentally-friendly and safe products. Safer for your family Philips work hard to make things safer for you. For example, the Philips TVs use special flame retardant materials. Independant tests carried out by emergency fire services have show that while some TVs can sometimes intensify house fires if they come into contact with flames, Philips TVs will not contribute to the fire, therefore offering more protection to you and your family. Green Focal Areas Philips top products are those that, based on extensive benchmarks, offer a better environmental performance than their predecessors or closest commercial competitors in the Green Focal Areas of Weight, Energy Consumption, Hazardous substances, Packing, Recycling, Disposal and lifetime reliability. |