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
Em
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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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