Three key highlights
Achieving – and exceeding – the energy reduction target
Focus across the Group has been on achieving the 28% energy reduction target for operations a year ahead of schedule. The Group exceeded this goal by 8 percentage points, consuming 36% less energy than the 2005 benchmark and emitting 230,000 tons less carbon. What's more, the company saved more than SEK 300m in energy costs this year compared to 2005.
A group-wide reduction in the accident rate
Electrolux has a long-term goal to operate 25% of plants at health and safety best-practice levels for manufacturing industries by 2016. In 2011 the accident rate was reduced by 42%, taking the Group a few steps closer to realizing the vision of accident-free facilities.
Launch of Ethics at Electrolux
In 2011, a new ethics program was piloted in Latin America and an ethics helpline set up in June. The program is set to expand to Europe and Asia Pacific in 2012 with the aim of global rollout over the next few years.