Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, is championing patient care and sustainable healthcare with its latest brand sustainability initiative, ‘Care means the world.’

The campaign aims to address the crucial question: Can humans truly be healthy if our planet is not? Philips acknowledges the significant environmental impact of healthcare on Earth and underscores its commitment to both human and planetary well-being. The campaign emphasizes the essential connection between human health and environmental health, emphasizing the company’s responsibility to prioritize the planet’s well-being alongside patient care.

 “The long-term, global brand sustainability campaign ‘Care means the world’ highlights the strong connection between human health and environmental health. Philips is taking action to deliver the best quality healthcare while simultaneously reducing environmental impact. This means creating the best possible solutions to help healthcare providers care for patients and the planet through a unique combination of innovation, design, and sustainability.”

– Lian Vergeer-Langens, Head of Global Brand at Philips

Having achieved carbon neutrality in its operations since 2020, Philips has set ambitious targets for 2025 to further contribute to climate change mitigation. In a groundbreaking move in 2023, Philips became the first health technology company to secure approval from the Science Based Targets initiative for CO₂ emission reduction targets across its entire value chain. The company is committed to continuous innovation and expansion of its portfolio, emphasizing energy-efficient, circular, digital, and cloud-based solutions. By doing so, Philips aims to assist health systems in addressing critical challenges, including the cost of care and staff shortages, while simultaneously minimizing their environmental impact.