EcoDesign at Philips Medical Systems

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1994199087 : 1st Philips policy statement

94 : Corporate Program (Internal)

Process Product

199898 : First EcoVision4-year Program

The Environmental Opportunity

1st Philips Annual Environmental Report (1998)

2002 EcoVision II (include social)

Philips Environmental History

02 : Corporate Sustainability Program

TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE COMPANY

80 : Energy and emission reduction Programs

06 : Third EcoVision4-year Programm

1980

2006

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EcoVision III: Environmental Program 2006 -2009Production Products

• EcoDesign embedded

• Focal Areas

• Top line: Green Flagships

Sales Green Flagships in 2005

• 2 billion Euro• More than 160 on the market

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Products get “Green Flagship” status if:• EcoDesign rules are used in development

• Measures are taken in at least three out of the Eco areas:

• In at at least two categories the new product is >10% better than predecessor or competitors product

• One “Green Flagship” per Business Unit per Year is mandatory

EcoDesign / Green Flag Ship

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Green Flagship Product examples

Mini MasterColor 20W:Thinking small

so our customers can thing big

Innergize: Relax and Revitalize

Panorama 1.0T open MR system:The latest innovation in MR

DECT 525 phone:Smart Choice

Cosmopolis, energy efficient street lighting

Breathtaking natural picturesThis lead-free LCD TV uses 39% less energy

24% less packaging than our closest competitor

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• X-Ray Protection– No suitable alternative available– New technique to absorb unwanted radiation close to

source – no lead• Counterweight

– Since 1999 not used in new products (PMS)– Complex system requirements (range, linearity)– Alternatives: complex spring elements – Saving >35 tons of lead/year– Additional cost!

Example1: X-Ray Systems Reduction of Lead

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• Recycling of tube housings common practise• Additional investment to enable recycling of tube

inserts– Machines and manpower– Design for recycling– Involvement of suppliers

• >70% of parts for high power tubes in recycling process

• Recycling activities lead to failure information– Improved lifetime of tubes

Example 2: X-Ray tubes

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Embedding: Key Success Factor to become truly sustainable

Organization and company Culture

Manufacturing and Products

Company Strategy

Extended business System

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• From separate staff Departments to the embedded model

• Integrated in full business system

• General Business Principles signed by all Employees

• Structural environmental improvement Programs with clear targets

• Environmental management Systems obligatory

• Living our Vision and Mission: providing Quality of Life improvements

• Supplier Involvement Program implemented

• Dialogue with traditional and new stakeholders

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EcoDesign - Conclusion

• EcoDesign and economical concern do not result in conflicting goals

• A broad majority of employees show high engagement to follow eco (design) rules

• EcoDesign Processes and tools support achievement of goals

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Philips recognized as a Sustainable Company

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