SINGAPORE—Signify (Euronext: LIGHT, formerly Philips Lighting), the world leader in lighting, has partnered with Toa Payoh East Community Club to donate more than 2,000 energy-efficient Philips LED light bulbs to 770 low-income households across three blocks in Toa Payoh East. 

To encourage residents to adopt energy-efficient lighting products, Toa Payoh East Community Club identified eligible units and engaged residents in the initiative. Each household received three light bulbs to brighten their homes while reducing energy consumption; the transition from conventional to energy-efficient LED lighting could reduce energy consumption by up to 90% for residents.

Mr. Saktiandi Supaat, Adviser to Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Grassroots Organisations, joined Mr. Chandra Vaidyanathan, Managing Director of Signify Singapore & President of Consumer Commercial AMEA (Asia, Middle East & Africa), and a team of Signify employees and volunteers in distributing the light bulbs and interacted with the residents.

To minimise the environmental impact of e-waste, the old bulbs will be collected and recycled. This CSR initiative is scheduled over two weekends, with the first session occurring on March 23 and the second scheduled on April 12.

“We are truly grateful to Signify Singapore for their donation to support the low-income households in Toa Payoh,” said Mr. Saktiandi Supaat, Adviser to Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Grassroots Organisations. “This initiative will have a significant impact on the lives of residents, and we commend Signify for their commitment to creating a brighter and more energy-efficient environment for our residents.”

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Chandra Vaidyanathan, Managing Director of Signify Singapore & President of Consumer Commercial AMEA (Asia, Middle East & Africa) said, “At Signify, we believe in the power of light to positively impact lives and uplift local communities. To be able to provide energy-efficient lighting to 770 households in Toa Payoh, in a neighbourhood where our office has been located for more than 50 years, makes it even more meaningful.

“This initiative underscores Signify’s ‘Brighter Lives, Better World 2025’ commitment to driving positive change within the community, and also aligns with People’s Association vision of “A Nation that cares for our community”.”