Siemens seeks to help
industries find green solutions
Siemens is expanding its product reach in the Philippines by offering companies its wide array of eco-friendly solutions and technologies.
"We are encouraging companies to do their part in helping address the challenges of climate change by joining the green revolution and switching to eco-friendly alternatives whenever available. It’s about time for the Philippines to take its advocacy on environmental preservation a step further by increasing the presence of green solutions in the industry sector, which relies heavily on technology," said Jacky Chan, Siemens’ president and CEO .
The company is the world’s largest provider of environmental technologies, having 23 billion euro or nearly one-third of its total revenues from green products and solutions.
"Siemens provides answer to the Philippines," said Chan, noting that there is a now a great demand for high-quality, safe, and innovative technologies that do not inflict harm on the environment.
Many factories and plants in the Philippines have benefited from Siemens’ green technology.
These include Manila Water, Philip Morris, First Gas Power, La Farge, Holcim, San Miguel Corporation, Coca-Cola, Unilab, Unilever, Lufthansa, Universal Robina Corporation, Jollibee, Dole, Del Monte, Shell and Air Liquide.
Siemens has been providing technology to companies, many of them concerned about the problems spawned by climate change.
These technologies include energy-saving platforms and state-of-the-art water solutions.
The Sentron PAC4200 power monitoring device collects and records measured data such as voltage, current and energy consumption and permits the analysis of network quality.
Siemens’ Simatic PCS 7 control system helps operators become more familiar with the environment of their system for comprehensive data management.
They have also developed the EFF1, which offers large energy savings while reducing the plant’s carbon footprint.
One of Siemens’ cutting-edge solutions is directed at the inadequate drinking water supplies in vital areas of the country. SM1 Water Filtration System, an advanced water filtration technology, addresses the potable water needs of residential communities.
"We are committed to continue being the technology provider of the Philippine industry sector. Through our green technologies we are reinforcing our company’s commitment to improving the quality of living for Filipinos and maintaining good environmental living conditions for the future generations. In Siemens, we don’t just provide the solutions, we make sure that the solutions are beneficial to both the people and the environment," Chan said.