Performance and progress
The Group’s main focus is embedding sustainability in the business strategy, across the organization, and along the value chain.
The Group’s aim is to manage social, ethical and environmental risks responsibly while creating opportunities around new markets, products and materials. The Group’s approach is presented in three pillars:
- Products, services and markets
- People and operations
- Stakeholders and society
This work is supported by policies and targets to make operations and products more eco-efficient, and maintain high social and ethical standards and transparency across the business. Each year Electrolux tracks progress against these and reports to stakeholders.
Click on the below sections to learn more about progress on the issues deemed most relevant in each of the three sustainability pillars, or see Performance review tables for each of the pillars.
Products, services and markets
| Driving innovation and growing the market for more lifecycle-efficient appliances. |
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People and operations
| Engaging and inspiring employees and improving Group operations for people and the environment. |
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Stakeholders and society
| Raising awareness and building partnerships for sustainable solutions. |
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CEO Statement
In 2013 we continued to deliver above our growth target and delivered 4.5% in organic sales growth.
CEO Statement
I'm convinced that raising product efficiency for the growing middle class is where long-term shareholder value creation lies.
Our products
Electrolux is the only appliance manufacturer in the industry to offer complete solutions for both consumers and professionals. The focus is on innovative and energy-efficient products in the premium segments.
Sustainability
Achieving the Group's vision of sustainability leadership is crucial to realizing the business strategy. The objective is to develop smarter, more accessible, resource-efficient solutions that meet people's needs and improve their lives. Read the comprehensive sustainability performance review.
Awards & recognition
Financial Reporting
Net sales for the Electrolux Group in 2013 amounted to SEK 109,151m, as against SEK 109,994m in the previous year. The organic sales growth was 4.5%, while currencies had an impact of -5.3%.
