As businesses face increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets and reduce their environmental footprint, Signify Philippines is encouraging organizations to adopt circular lighting solutions and connected technologies that improve energy efficiency while extending the lifespan of lighting systems.
Held in Bonifacio Global City, Signify Innovation Day 2026 gathered industry leaders, sustainability advocates, architects, engineers, customers, channel partners and media representatives to discuss how circular economy principles and artificial intelligence can help organizations address growing regulatory requirements, resource constraints and climate commitments.
The event centered on Signify’s circularity framework — “Use Less, Use Longer, Use Again” — which aims to reduce energy and material consumption, extend product lifecycles through durable and repairable designs, and enable refurbishment, reuse and recycling to minimize waste. The company said embedding circularity throughout the product lifecycle allows businesses to improve operational efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
The day’s discussions also highlighted global sustainability trends, including the growing adoption of Science-Based Targets, increased reporting on Scope 3 emissions and rising demand for solutions that deliver both environmental and economic value. Although more companies are committing to sustainability initiatives, Signify noted that global circularity rates remain low, underscoring the need to translate commitments into concrete action.
“The transition to a circular economy presents one of the greatest opportunities for businesses today. Organizations are increasingly looking for ways to reduce resource consumption, extend asset lifecycles and achieve their sustainability goals without compromising performance,” said Redin Aliling, commercial leader for Professional Business at Signify Philippines Inc. during a roundtable interview.
“Through innovation, connected technologies and circular design principles, Signify is helping customers transform sustainability challenges into measurable business value while contributing to a more sustainable future,” he added.
Innovation Day opened with an executive breakfast titled “The Future of Lighting: Accelerating Circularity and Asset Performance with AI,” where company executives discussed how artificial intelligence, connected lighting systems and data analytics are helping organizations optimize building performance, improve asset utilization and support sustainability objectives.
During a media interview, Aliling explained that AI enhances lighting systems by interpreting data collected through connected infrastructure rather than simply automating lighting controls.
“If you book a meeting room for 12 people, the lighting, air conditioning and other building systems should automatically adjust without anyone touching a button. AI harnesses the data to create a more human-centric experience,” he said.
Signify also showcased circular-ready lighting products, upgrade kits, spare-parts programs and service-based business models designed to help organizations maximize the value of their lighting investments while reducing electronic waste.
Aliling said sustainability begins with both corporate operations and product design. Beyond reducing plastic and paper in packaging, the company is developing products that consume fewer resources, last significantly longer and can be repaired instead of discarded.
He cited Signify’s ultra-efficient lighting products that can operate for up to 100,000 hours, as well as retrofit projects that allow customers to replace only LED modules and drivers while reusing existing aluminum housings.
Using a smart street-lighting project in Jakarta as an example, Aliling said Signify worked with local authorities to refurbish thousands of luminaires instead of sending entire fixtures to landfills.
“We found that the aluminum housing could still be used for another two cycles. Instead of replacing the whole luminaire, only the electronic components needed to be changed, significantly reducing waste,” he said.
The company said organizations pursuing sustainability certifications such as LEED are increasingly adopting connected LED lighting systems, which can reduce electricity consumption by 50 to 80 percent compared with conventional lighting.
When combined with occupancy sensors and intelligent controls, energy savings can be even greater because lighting operates only when needed.
Beyond commercial buildings, Signify highlighted the growing adoption of its NatureConnect lighting system, which recreates natural daylight indoors and follows the body’s circadian rhythm. Originally designed for windowless offices, the system is now being used in hospitals, dialysis centers, hotel lobbies and intensive care units to help create more comfortable environments for patients and occupants.
Recognizing that circularity requires collaboration across the supply chain, the afternoon session brought together distributors, contractors, retailers and business partners to discuss growth opportunities and accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient and circular lighting solutions in the Philippines. The event concluded with a forum for architects, engineers and designers exploring how connected lighting can support smart buildings, future-ready infrastructure and sustainability goals.
Looking ahead, Aliling said connectivity and AI will continue shaping the future of lighting as organizations increasingly rely on data-driven technologies to improve efficiency and user experience.
“If you have the data, you can make the right decisions. Five years from now, Signify will remain relevant and continue leading when it comes to lighting innovation,” he said. Iza Iglesias
