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For PPDS, sustainability is a global priority, not just a checked box. It is a priority that we focus on throughout every aspect of our own business, and that we aim to promote, driving forward change in the AV industry.
As a part of TPV Technology, we also contribute as an active member of TPV Cares. Established in 2022, TPV Cares is a global initiative bringing together the social and environmental initiatives of each of TPV’s business divisions. Together, TPV Cares works with deserving community projects for the long term, supporting both with our audio visual products, and via financial and volunteering contributions.
These efforts aren’t just on a global level. During a recent webinar, PPDS pledged to donate to two North American nonprofit organizations. Half of the money went to sAVe (Sustainability in AV), which is working to help the AV industry achieve the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. And the other half went to Trash Turtles, a youth-focused cleanup organization in Florida that was founded in 2020 by then 10-year-old, Caymus Maxson.
Beyond community support, our sustainability journey, which is underpinned by our accreditations, certifications and compliance, continues to roll. Packaging and shipping are excellent places to embrace conservation principles at the corporate level. For example, PPDS has switched to a single color, soy-based ink for its packaging, which uses 100% recycled brown boxes. There are also significant changes in how much packaging is being used. PPDS has already reduced its use of plastic packaging by more than 98%, with the ultimate goal of eliminating it entirely. And, as we continue to refine our palletization process, we have already achieved more than a 107-ton wood palette reduction.
As far as products are concerned, PPDS is thinking outside the box to bring new levels of energy efficiency to our displays, never more so than with the groundbreaking new Philips Tableaux ePaper line. This award-winning, 25-inch display takes digital signage in a new direction. Introduced at ISE 2023, Tableaux can display static content in a stunning 60,000 colors, 24/7 indefinitely, without using a single kilowatt of electricity. In fact, it only needs power – just 0.0025 kWh – when the image is being updated. The full color panel offers QHD+ (3200x1800) resolution and a variety of connectivity options, so you can manage content locally or, for even greater efficiency, remotely.
Why use paper when you can catch the eye of consumers with digital signage? PPDS has already seen strong interest in Philips Tableaux from the hospitality industry. From lobbies to elevators to hostess stands, expect to see this ePaper solution showcasing store hours, menus, and promotions in hotels and restaurants. It is also a popular choice for other vertical markets, such as retail, corporate, government, hospitals, and houses of worship, among others. PPDS is already planning on expanding the product line before the end of the year.
Sustainability is not just important to PPDS. It’s also impacting the buying decisions in the marketplace. Working with system integrators and end customers, PPDS’ research has shown that sustainability is a top priority for the majority of our customers. For some U.S. companies, documented sustainability efforts are a requirement in the bid process. Adopting sustainable practices is not only good for the planet, it’s good for business.
About PPDS
At PPDS, we help you to bring the digital to life. We’re part of the largest display manufacturer in the world, TPV Technology. And we proudly hold the exclusive global rights to bring Philips branded digital signage, LED displays, professional TVs and monitors to life. What’s more, we have the innovation to bring that together with complementary hardware and software to build total display solutions that work for you. Philips Tableaux opens a new era of display technology, delivering power-free digital signage for businesses everywhere.
