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Electrolux achieved its 2010 to 2014 target to reduce in water consumption in operations by 20% two years ahead of schedule, and by 2014 the saving was more than 40%. Electrolux tracked and implemented actions to fulfil the water reduction targets for Group manufacturing sites in areas with high water risk, and set a water management target for all sites. Water withdrawal reported includes water used for cooling purposes.
Electrolux is a signatory of the UNGC CEO Water Mandate.
| Year | Surface water | Ground water | Rainwater | Wastewater, other org | Municipal water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 182,078 | 2,483,112 | 5,155 | 32,099 | 1,700,681 |
| 2013 | 299,465 | 2,785,591 | 5,635 | 73,309 | 1,673,246 |
| 2012 | 115,330 | 3,501,882 | 54,100 | 44,496 | 1,912,067 |
| 2011 | 226,617 | 3,055,681 | 54,100 | 53,995 | 1,729,897 |
| 2010 | 623,415 | 3,452,939 | 54,100 | 26,472 | 3,663,886 |
Note: Withdrawal reported in this indicator includes water used for cooling purposes.
The factory at Solaro (83,523 m2) is adjacent to the protected area called “Parco delle Groane” and the Revin facility (54,866 m2) is adjacent to the river Meuse protected area called “Natura 2000”. Revin was divested in 2014.
In 2014 at Solaro there were no releases of solvents, particles and other emissions to air. There were no emissions to water. Emissions from combustion processes at factories are not taken into consideration. No significant impacts have been identified.
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Total water consumption | 7820812 | 5120290 | 5627875 | 4837246 | 4403125 |