Transport & compliance
EN28-30
Compliance
The number of incidents and non-compliances has been investigated. No significant fines and non-monetary sanctions have been identified, as stated in the Board of Directors report.
Transport
Electrolux emits more carbon dioxide in transporting its goods than through energy used in Group-combined operations (including plants, warehouses and offices). About 420,000 (440,000) tonnes of carbon dioxide are emitted through the distribution of goods in the Group’s main markets. This comes from logistical activities, including transportation via ocean, land and air.
Mode of transport [% of shipped volume]
The implementation of the group-wide system for gathering and tracking transport data continued. Information collected by sectors is reported to Group level for monitoring. Based on the results from 2013, the target will be revised to reflect the improvement in data accuracy. A new target for 2015 will be set, and the result from 2013 will be used as a new baseline.
During 2013, the rollout of the minimum performance requirement on transport providers continued.
A key challenge in defining the target was to find a way to calculate carbon dioxide that is reliable, relevant to Group operations and easily comparable between transport mode and supplier. The company continues dialog with road transport suppliers to gain better insight into fuel consumption. Electrolux partnered with BSR’s Clean Cargo Working Group and has been involved in developing a common standard to calculate carbon emissions data for sea-faring cargo and driving CO2 reductions from ocean shipments. Efforts to reduce transport emissions have resulted in improved carbon efficiency of more than 20% in 2013 compared to 2010.
On the road
Electrolux joined the US Environmental Protection Agency-led program SmartWay to aid in defining baseline performance for road transport. SmartWay commits its members to continuous improvement in transport. The Group has stepped up internal activities and surveying carriers to evaluate their environmental performance and the result was included in the supplier-evaluation process in 2013.
StopSearchHereCEO 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%.
