At Philips, our purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. We aim to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030, including 400 million in underserved communities.
As a technology company, we – and our brand licensees – innovate for people with one consistent belief: there’s always a way to make life better.
We have a proud heritage of ground-breaking innovation that stretches back over 130 years. Meaningful innovation – focused on our customers’ needs – remains at the heart of everything we do.
~9% of sales
invested in R&D
in 2024
~50%
software/data science focus in R&D in 2024
50,500
patent rights
#1 company
for MedTech patent filings
with European Patent Office in 2024
Clarivate Top
100 Global Innovator ™
12th year in a row
~9% of sales
invested in R&D
in 2024
~50%
software/data science focus in R&D in 2024
#1 company
for MedTech patent filings with European Patent Office in 2024
50,500
patent rights
Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator ™
12th year in a row
As a responsible company, we operate sustainably, to high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards. We continue to embed sustainability ever deeper in the way we do business – in our own operations and beyond, together with our partners.
A diverse and inclusive workplace
The continued success of our company depends on every employee feeling valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully.
Over 130 years of people-focused innovation
Products come and go... Technologies change... But Philips is still about one thing: Creating meaningful innovation that improves people’s health and well-being
Delivering innovation that matters to you
At Philips, we want people to be healthy, live well and enjoy life. We are a technology company that cares about people and the planet.
Inspiring us to improve further
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