Annual Report 2013

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Emissions, effluents and waste

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Greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved

Energy efficiency measures implemented at Electrolux through the Green Spirit program have saved almost 200,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent between 2005 and 2013.

These efficiency measures resulted in lower annual energy costs of approximately SEK 300m per year.

Elimination of high global warming potential greenhouse gases resulted in the avoidance of approximately 28,000 tonnes CO2e in 2013

EN16: Greenhouse gas emissions in tonnes
Note: Values for 2012 are adjusted downwards. Calculations are based on WRI’s “Calculation Tool for Direct Emissions from Stationary Combustion Calculation worksheets v. 3.0. Indirect emissions have been calculated using CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion (2010 Edition), International Energy Agency (IEA). Emission factors have shifted three years (2010 to 2013) to allow year-on-year comparisons.
EN 18: Total greenhouse gas emissions
EN 18: Greenhouse gas emission reductions achieved (%)
CO2 emission compared to 2005 Electrolux Group
2013 66%
2012 65%
2011 60%
2010 70%
2009 72%


2005 100%
EN 19: Emissions of ozone depleting substances [kg, CFC-11 eq.]

Production Refrigerant Foam Total [kg CFC eq]
2013 107 61 230 398
2012 373 73 493 938
2011 157 330 0 488
2010 295 330 2,618 3,243
2009 131 141 3,711 3,982

Fresh footprint

In China, food scraps comprise 70% of all waste nationwide and $32 billion worth of food is thrown away every year. Enter the Electrolux NutriFresh refrigerator, designed with moveable glass bins, humidity control, and dual deodorizers to keep food fresher longer.

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Waste water discharge

The indicator 'Quality of water' is not reported on due to incomplete data.

EN 21: Total water discharge by quality and destination [m3 / year]
Year Municipal Other recipients

Untreated Pre-treated Untreated Pre-treated
2013 1,638,043 388,048 1,247,808 1,389,240
2012 1,358,546 372,521 1,579,703 1,211,067
2011 1,683,867 202,923 1,586,936 1,226,498
2010 2,436,453 715,502 2,072,647 1,254,977
2009 3,066,198 958,009 2,342,995 1,238,348
2008 3,314,549 1,463,470 2,366,308 1,373,503

Weight of waste and disposal method

The reporting organization and waste disposal contractors defined the method of disposal.

EN 22: Total weight of waste by type and disposal method [tonnes]
År Hazardous waste Non-hazardous waste


Composting Recycling Incineration Landfill Deep well injection
2013 3,693 188 141,581 483 14,231 0
2012 3,309 1,205 194,098 1,268 13,612 0
2011 2,197 1,503 138,919 749 12,642 0
2010 2,912 735 146,711 984 18,065 0
2009 4,116 507 150,397 2,013 18,682 435
Data revised compared to total waste chart in Annual report.

Volume of significant spill

The number of incidents has been investigated. No significant spills have been identified, as reported in the Board of Director's report.

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