Signify Academy Sustainability audiobooks

Buildings are the single largest consumer of energy in the EU. 85% of buildings in the region were built before 2000 and of those, 75% have a poor energy performance.  With 37% of global energy-related emissions resulting from building and construction, as the World Green Building Council reports , renovation rates must increase from the current 1% annually to 2.5% by 2030 to be on track for its 2...

Light is a must for any business, building or city, but finding the funds to invest in a lighting upgrade might not be in the plans. Instead of making a major upfront investment to buy, install, and manage a new lighting system, Light-as-a-Service (LaaS) provides an alternative. From the initial design and installation to operation and maintenance, LaaS allows businesses to invest in connected, en...

We must not allow the 2024 European Parliament elections to derail progress on climate action. Opinion polls in every EU member state anticipate that the 2024 European Parliament elections will result in a shift to the right. Statistical models forecast gains by the right and losses by center, left and green parties. The election results will have implications on coalitions, alignments, and nation...

It's important to keep in mind that making the transition to energy-efficient lighting involves not just technological change but also social change. People have to want to make the switch. Individuals have to understand the positive effects of well-managed LED lighting on comfort and well-being. Businesses and cities have to understand its advantages not only in terms of energy and emissions redu...

Cities can engage and work together to reduce global emissions   Commitments made through the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Energy (GCoM) and the C40 Cities underline the key role of cities in transforming formal agreements into real action. Cities can institute and build on changes quickly, especially with the support of national and international entities, which can provide financial and...

Embedding sustainability goals within an industry or supply chain strategy broadens the definitions of value and risk. Value increases as consumers seek to purchase products from companies that embrace sustainable practices. A sustainability-centered strategy also gives companies a platform for managing climate-related risk. Increased value and risk management occur through efforts to decarbonize...

The German city of Düsseldorf has set itself the target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2035. It sees the application of smart city technologies as key to achieving these targets and an intelligent public lighting system as the critical infrastructure for this transformation. An article published in the Economist in February 2024 References Interact City connected lighting: Improved sustainability a...

How connected systems can help cities build sustainability and wellbeing into their indoor and outdoor spaces    Written by Sue Weekes  News Editor, SmartCitiesWorld   SmartCitiesWorld White Papers examine an emerging or growing trend in smart cities, highlighting progress so far and future development, as well as spotlighting case studies from cities around the world. In this report, we explore h...

(Signify in partnership with the Climate Group) The word “ revolution ” points towards fundamental shifts in thinking or activities that cause fundamental changes in socioeconomic status. The impacts of each of the four industrial revolutions continue to ripple into the present and future.  As industrial economies progressed , people began to enjoy better lifestyles as access to lower-cost, mass-p...

LED lighting solutions and innovative technologies play a key role in decarbonizing industry According to the International Energy Agency, in 2022 industry accounted for 25% of the world’s carbon emissions. This makes industrial decarbonization critical if net zero goals are to be met. An article published in the Economist in November 2023 References The Economist article Green Switch   Interact c...

Improving quality of life through creating liveable spaces is a key element of sustainable lighting solutions, in addition to their role in reducing energy consumption and emissions. An article published in the Economist in November 2023 References Interact City connected lighting: Improved sustainability and community equity Signify Green Switch program Signify Interact connected lighting system...

This article explores how it's imperative for everyone to work together,  to renew and enlarge efforts to mitigate climate change, and has been published to coincide with COP28, which is currently taking place in Dubai!   Good change management depends on creating awareness about the need for change, building the desire of all stakeholders for change, and acquiring knowledge about the change. The...

Explore how connected technologies can create the momentum needed to mitigate climate change through saving energy and cutting emissions, whilst also enabling progress towards sustainability goals. As the winter season approaches in the northern hemisphere, the longer nights and shorter days require preparation and vigilance. An additional twist exists for this winter in North America. The prospec...

Sustainable and connected lighting technologies are key to improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions in the built environment. An article published in the Economist in October 2023 References UN announcement world’s population  Signify Green Switich program Cities use around 78% of the world's energy, accounting for more than 60% of its greenhouse gas emissions EU's Smart Cities re...

The consequences of climate change become more apparent with each passing day. According to a report from the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence, without action from countries, corporations, businesses, and individuals, global temperatures will likely continue to increase and weather events will continue to set new standards for extremes. Read our white paper Good connectivity: a k...

The climate crisis demands intelligent solutions that help us live more sustainably and resourcefully. To mark our five-year anniversary as Signify, we’re hosting a series of LinkedIn Live conversations with leading global experts to discuss some of the challenges we face and the innovations we need to address climate change, circularity, food availability, health & well-being and more. ( cont...

In the European Union and the United States, major policies are defining efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve energy efficiency. The European Climate Law , for example, establishes a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and includes legal requirements for EU countries to set intermediate targets for reducing emissions. In the United States, the Inflation Reduction Ac...

It’s time for companies to take a leading role in climate responsibility   Seemingly continuous weather events—sometimes accompanied by rolling blackouts-- have stimulated greater public interest in climate responsibility. Companies that invest in green technologies –technologies and sciences that reduce human impacts on the natural environment--can reduce energy consumption, and have a direct imp...

We can, We will Climate Week NYC kicks off on the September 16, 2023, with an important theme: “ We Can. We Will.” Leading politicians, businesses, and investors will be in attendance. Relevant links: the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)  the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act the Business Council for Sustainable Energy

Climate Week NYC kicks off in September 2023 with a simple but powerful theme: “ We Can. We Will. ” The annual summit has grown to become an important part of the climate calendar, attended by leading politicians, businesses, and investors alike. Listen and learn more. Link to the blogpost which comes with the relevant links for more information

Interview with Toby Morgan ( Climate Group ) about the trends in building decarbonization, also available in a white paper from Signify, in collaboration with The Climate Group. The link to the white paper can be found here .

On a global scale, the combination of building operations, the construction industry, and building and infrastructure materials generates 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Experts point to the urgency to halve emissions this decade. To do so, building renovation rates need to increase rapidly—at least double in the EU.   The responsibility for decarbonization is shared. The construction indu...

Today’s offices and homes can be dizzyingly complicated. With plumbing, wiring, insulation, and other systems, an entire world exists beneath the surface of an apparently simple property. Many people are unaware how the buildings they live or work in function the way they do. They simply hope that they work the way they want them to.  Listen and learn more. Links to relevant source information can...

To mark our five-year anniversary as Signify, we are hosting a series of conversations with leading global experts. Together we will reflect on the challenges and discuss some of the solutions, innovations and collective efforts needed to address climate, circularity, food availability, health & well-being and much more.  To kick off this new series with Toby Morgan from Climate Group and Harr...

Increased urbanization brings with it increased responsibility for cities, especially regarding the environment. Cities account for roughly 70% of global carbon emissions and over 60% of resource use.    Put simply, the world is on a collision course with an ecological reckoning and cities are one of the leading contributors. It follows that cities must also be leading drivers of change if we are...