
Climate action must stay top of the global agenda as we emerge from COVID-19
The pandemic is laying the groundwork for the efforts required to tackle climate change - but these changes will take leadership and global collaboration.
As Global Head of Sustainability at Philips, Robert leads the company’s ‘Healthy people, sustainable planet’ program, which runs from 2016 to 2020. The program reflects Philips’ commitment to the universally agreed United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG #3 – ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. It also reflects the company’s commitment to sustainable consumption and production patterns.
The pandemic is laying the groundwork for the efforts required to tackle climate change - but these changes will take leadership and global collaboration.
The interdependence between healthcare and climate change represents a unique opportunity to mitigate climate change and have a positive impact on human health.