Sustainability matters

Through streamlining operations, efficient and smart products and active participation in the global community, Electrolux is integrating sustainability more deeply into its business. This performance review highlights how the company measured up in 2010.

Cutting carbon where it counts

The product life-cycle approach guides the Group in reducing its carbon footprint by indicating the carbon dioxide impact of raw-material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use and end-of-life treatment.

Source: Öko Institute.V.‘s LCA of a washing machine, 2004.

Three-part climate strategy

1 INNOVATING AND PROMOTING EFFICIENT PRODUCTS
2 RAISING AWARENESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT APPLIANCES
3 REDUCING ENERGY USE IN OPERATIONS

Through its climate strategy, Electrolux is committed to help tackle climate change. The strategy comprises of promoting the most water- and energy-efficient and climate-smart products, raising consumers' awareness about the importance of energy-efficient appliances and reducing energy use by 28% between 2005 and 2012.

For the fourth consecutive year, Electrolux is listed as sector leader in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for long-term economic, environmental and social performance.

 

Electrolux Appliances has been named the sole ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Appliances by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.