Annual Report 2013

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Energy

EN3-7

Energy consumption and efficiency improvements

In total, 90% (90) of the Group’s energy consumption derives from production facilities; the remaining 10% (10) comes from office and warehouses. Manufacturing comprises a mix of assembly and other processes such as metalworking, molding of plastics, painting and enameling.

EN3: Direct energy consumption by primary energy source [GJ]
Year Non-renewable primary source Renewable primary source

Oil Coal Natural gas LPG Biofuel Ethanol Hydrogen
2013 41,044 0 1,747,215 157,780 0 0 0
2012 33,228 0 1,757,249 209,864 0 0 0
2011 36,912 0 1,665,230 137,496 0 0 0
2010 51,269 0 2,040,902 142,856 0 0 0
2009 44,889 0 2,076,175 146,282 0 0 0
1) Data for 2012 has been restated. The reported amount of LPG for 2012 has been adjusted downwards.
Note: The calculation was based on WRI’s “Calculation tool for direct emissions from stationary combustion calculation worksheet, v.3.”
EN4: Indirect energy consumption by primary source [GJ]
Year District heating District cooling Steam Electricity Renewables
2013 53,880 7,513 2,773 2,518,925 0
2012 58,115 8,064 2,201 2,541,095 0
2011 77,206 8,204 2,535 2,239,373 2,904
2010 137,534 9,443 2,417 2,458,073 0
2009 115,364 7,632 1,937 2,542,494 0
Note: For corresponding primary energy consumed in its production, see Scope 2 WRI/WBCSD/GHG protocol.
Energy reduction performance was calculated according to World Resources Institute (WRI). Electricity emissions factors were updated according to the 2012 data set as published by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Energy saved due to conservation

The Group has a strong track record in energy reduction in operations and has a 2015 target in place to reduce energy use by 15% compared to 2011 production volumes. This is incorporated into the Electrolux 2020 50% reduction target. The Group realized a 10% relative improvement in 2013 in comparable factories. In absolute terms, the result was an increase in energy use of 11% due to acquisitions and the start-up of new factories. The average energy consumption per unit produced in comparable factories has decreased by 21% over the last five years.

This data derives from 57 (58) factories, 43 (32) warehouses and 43 (48) offices.

EN5: Energy saved due to conservation and efficiency improvements [%]
Year
[GJ]
Oil Natural gas LPG District heating District cooling Steam Electricity Total
2013 91% 84% 108% 47% 98% 143% 99% 92%
2012 74% 85% 143% 50% 106% 114% 100% 93%
2011 82% 80% 94% 67% 108% 131% 88% 84%
2010 114% 98% 98% 119% 124% 125% 97% 98%
2009 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Historical data have been revised for indicators EN3, EN5 along with EN16 and EN18.

Green and gold at São Carlos

Continual improvement and teamwork are two hallmarks of Green Spirit, an internal program to improve efficiency. Achieving an absolute energy reduction of 6% – 9% on a per unit basis is a feather in the cap for São Carlos factory in Brazil and testament to the Green Spirit initiative.

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