During this exclusive factory visit, Maaike van ‘t Zand, Director of Sustainability, and Wilbert Zwart from the Environmental, Health & Safety Management team at Philips will provide a behind-the-scenes look. They will demonstrate how advanced technologies, smart processes, and a future-focused mindset come together to reduce environmental impact and stimulate innovation.
Leaders in sustainability
1:00 PM | reception & substantive program Philips (presentation)
1:45 – 3:00 PM | tour
3:00 – 3:30 PM | opportunity for networking
3:30 PM | end of program
Language: English
TBD
Director Sustainability
Sustainability is central to Philips’ mission to improve lives through meaningful innovation.
At the award-winning production site in Drachten, this comes to life through circular design, resource efficiency, and innovative production methods that are embedded in daily operations. As the winner of the title Best Factory in the Netherlands and runner-up in the European Industrial Excellence Awards, Philips Drachten is an example of how sustainability goals can be translated into measurable results.
During this exclusive factory visit, Maaike van ‘t Zand, Director of Sustainability, and Wilbert Zwart from the Environmental, Health & Safety Management team at Philips will provide a behind-the-scenes look. They will demonstrate how advanced technologies, smart processes, and a future-focused mindset come together to reduce environmental impact and stimulate innovation.
The afternoon also offers room for a broader dialogue with other sustainability leaders, exploring how strategic adaptation can unite operational excellence with environmental responsibility in a rapidly changing world.
We look forward to welcoming you to Philips Drachten!
Curious about what awaits you? Check out a factory sneak peek via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZgiR3IblhY
