Philips Lighting has recently reached a significant milestone by selling 1 billion LED light sources and luminaires, marking a major step forward in its commitment to the Global Lighting Challenge Program. This achievement is more than half of its goal to sell over 2 billion LED products by 2020, showcasing the company's leadership in energy-efficient lighting solutions.
This accomplishment highlights Philips Lighting’s role as the first company to hit this sales target, serving as a powerful example of how global energy efficiency can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Since launching its initiative in December 2006 to phase out incandescent bulbs, the company has contributed to a gradual reduction in global lighting energy consumption—from 19% in 2006 to 15% in 2015, with projections of further cuts to 8% by 2030.
The sale of 1 billion LED products equates to saving enough energy for about 300,000 households. To commemorate this achievement, Philips Lighting presented the 1 billionth LED product to representatives from international governments and NGOs attending the Bonn Global Climate Conference, including officials from the United Nations, the International Energy Agency, and other environmental organizations.
According to Harry Verhaar, head of global government and public affairs at Philips Lighting, “This milestone shows that we have successfully led the shift from traditional lighting to LEDs, which will play a key role in achieving the global climate goals. Improving energy efficiency is not just possible—it’s already happening. Today, lighting efficiency is doubling, and we’re on track to achieve a 3% annual energy savings.â€
He added, “High-quality LED lighting can save the equivalent of 30 medium-sized thermal power plants and reduce pollution from 12,000 cars. These results are transforming the way we live and work.â€
A simple switch to LED lighting can cut energy use significantly, and when combined with smart connected lighting systems, energy savings can reach up to 80%.
Rachel Kyte, CEO of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Sustainable Energy, praised Philips Lighting’s efforts: “Major companies at the Paris climate summit committed to building a low-carbon future. Philips Lighting has already taken action—within two years, it has halved its goal of selling 2 billion LED products by 2020. Their progress gives us confidence in what’s possible.â€
To support global energy efficiency, Philips Lighting has called on governments to adopt the following targets:
- By 2020, all new buildings should use LED or lower-energy lighting.
- By 2025, all road lighting should be LED or lower-energy.
- By 2030, all existing buildings should transition to LED or lower-energy lighting.
The Global Lighting Challenge Program, launched by the Clean Energy Ministerial, aims to promote the sale of high-efficiency, high-quality, and affordable lighting products like LEDs to reach 10 billion units globally. This transition not only brings immediate energy savings but also contributes to long-term reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
So far, over 20 major companies and several countries—including APEC, Australia, Canada, China, the EU, the UK, the US, and Russia—have joined the initiative. In June 2016, Philips Lighting pledged to sell more than 2 billion LED bulbs by 2020.
China has also been actively promoting energy-efficient lighting systems to address energy consumption and climate change challenges, boosting the development of its LED industry. At the 8th Clean Energy Ministerial Meeting, 12 Chinese companies, including Mulinsen, Op Lighting, Feile Audio, and others, announced their participation in the Global Lighting Challenge, pledging to sell 3.29 billion LED lamps and 5.77 million street lights in the next two years.
In addition, LEDVANCE plans to sell 2.5 billion LED lamps by 2023.
Philips Lighting remains the first company to publicly report on its progress toward these ambitious goals.
According to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) report, global energy consumption dropped by 12% over the past 16 years, with a 12% reduction in 2016 alone—equivalent to the total energy use of the entire European Union.
LED lighting holds massive potential for energy-saving retrofits. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) stated in its 2017 Solid State Lighting (SSL) R&D program that transitioning to LED lighting could save the U.S. 42 quads of energy between 2015 and 2035. One quad equals approximately 293 TWh or 1 trillion BTU. If the industry meets DOE targets, cumulative savings could reach 62 quads, enough to power 90% of U.S. households for a year.
With continued innovation and global collaboration, LED technology is set to play a vital role in shaping a sustainable energy future.
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