PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, announced that its 50” Philips Signage 3650 EcoDesign has earned the EPEAT Climate+ Gold designation—the first digital signage display to achieve this certification. Additional models in the Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign line are expected to follow.
Launched at ISE 2023, the Philips Signage 3000 Series EcoDesign incorporates PPDS’ EcoDesign methodology, which prioritizes reduced environmental impact through energy-efficient manufacturing, sustainable materials, recyclable packaging, and software enhancements. The series consumes 50% less energy than comparable premium digital signage models while maintaining 4K performance. Earlier certifications included EPEAT Climate+ Silver and industry-leading energy labels (E for 50”, D for 55”, and C for 65” models).
EPEAT’s Rigorous Sustainability Criteria
Administered by the Global Electronics Council (GEC), EPEAT evaluates products across four pillars:
- Climate: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in production and usage.
- Circularity: Designing for reuse, recycling, and responsible handling of packaging, water, and waste.
- Chemicals of Concern: Eliminating toxic substances harmful to health and ecosystems.
- Responsible Supply Chains: Ensuring ethical material sourcing, labor practices, and worker safety.
The 50” model met 100% of EPEAT’s mandatory climate criteria and exceeded 75% of optional benchmarks to secure Gold status.
Sustainable Design and Packaging Innovations
The Philips Signage 3000 Series reduces waste through packaging made of 90% recycled and fully recyclable materials. Paper manuals and polystyrene have been replaced with digital guides and cushioning from 100% recycled carton. Plastic bags were also eliminated.
Bart Wouters, International Product Manager at PPDS, stated: “Sustainability drives every phase of our product development. Achieving EPEAT Climate+ Silver was a milestone, but we aimed higher. Now, the 50” model’s Gold certification reflects our commitment to leading the industry.”
As part of PPDS’ Android SoC portfolio, the 3000 Series supports remote management via third-party tools or Philips Wave, PPDS’ device management ecosystem.
Andrea Barbuti, Global Product Management Lead for EMEA at PPDS, added: “Sustainability scrutiny continues post-launch. We monitor product lifecycles, integrate new efficiencies, and update existing models. Earning EPEAT Gold for the 50” display is a testament to our team’s dedication to sustainable AV solutions.”
