Group News

December 20, 2021

Like a Chef: Our sustainable culinary training that spurs life-long impact

Since 2017, our Like a Chef culinary training program has helped hundreds to find work in Brazil, Poland, Ukraine, Egypt, Russia and Sweden. The five- to ten-week Like a Chef program has been...

December 17, 2021

Electrolux recalls certain AEG FX9/Electrolux Pure F9 cordless vacuum cleaners due to a possible safety issue

Electrolux has today requested that owners of the AEG FX9 / Electrolux Pure F9 cordless vacuum cleaner with certain serial numbers must immediately stop using the appliance due to a possible safety...

December 14, 2021

Our Head of Sustainability Vanessa Butani shares career tips with young women

She sticks to her purpose, strives for balance and underlines the importance of open discussions to reach clarity. Our Head of Sustainability Vanessa Butani shared her own career experiences with a...

December 7, 2021

Our leadership on water and climate recognized again by CDP

Electrolux has been recognized for sustainability leadership by CDP, by securing a "double A” score for tackling climate change and water security for the second year in a row. External...

December 1, 2021

Connecting people to the future with our new Digital Product Organization

Alexis Macleod is a founding member of the new Digital Product Organization (DPO) launched at Electrolux earlier this year to bring hardware and software together to meet the needs of global...

November 24, 2021

Electrolux receives EIB loan to increase energy efficiency of appliances

Electrolux has signed a €250 million loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support research, development and innovation (RDI) on more energy-efficient household appliances. Electrolux...

November 22, 2021

How design students envision better living across generations

Increasingly, young adults, children and the elderly are coming together under one roof. Electrolux challenged design students at the Umeå Institute of Design (UID) to develop new consumer...

November 18, 2021

Nurturing young talent with our new internship program GET

What’s it like working with young talent? We asked Anh Nguyen and Ardian Widjaja who run our Global Electrolux Talent Program (GET) to tell all. Ardian and Anh – you both joined Electrolux this...

November 9, 2021

Italian students help us shape the future of sustainable eating

How can we shape a future where people choose to eat sustainably? Electrolux has partnered with prestigious Italian university Istituto d’Arte Applicata e Design (IAAD), inviting students to...

November 4, 2021

Electrolux awards its 2021 top suppliers

At its annual Supplier Awards held on Wednesday, November 3, Electrolux recognized the outstanding performance of its top suppliers from around the world in a ceremony livestreamed from Stockholm....

October 7, 2021

Electrolux joins forces with young Team of Change-Makers to accelerate innovation

After a worldwide search for young, bright minds to help us explore new sustainable solutions for better living, today we introduce our Team of Change-Makers. In May, Electrolux CEO Jonas Samuelson...

October 6, 2021

Global Electrolux: Pioneering online sales in the Philippines

With a new distributor and double digit growth in eCommerce in 2021, we talk with our General Manager for the Philippines Mary Chris (Mac) Dang about the business opportunities ahead. As General...

September 24, 2021

Electrolux signs UN Women’s Empowerment Principles

Electrolux today became a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) as part of its long-term commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Established by...

September 21, 2021

Young people trust in themselves to lead the change towards a sustainable future – only 1 out of 10 believe in adults

Young people are not only willing to drastically change their lifestyle in order to save the planet. They also see themselves as sustainable advocates and leaders towards a more sustainable future,...

September 9, 2021

Testing, testing! How we test electronics to connect well with consumers

The below text is based on an interview published by Consumer Electronics Test & Development magazine. Electrolux, one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturers, has invested a...

September 6, 2021

We’re calling for action on water

With water shortages and floods becoming increasingly common around the world, we are promoting responsible water management throughout our value chain and encouraging other companies to do the same....

July 29, 2021

Global Electrolux: Solar power and water heaters in South Africa

Five months into the job as our Managing Director, South Africa, we talk to Murray Crow about water heaters, everything solar powered and the growth potential for Electrolux. Pictured above: Marco...

July 19, 2021

Global Electrolux: Egypt – the jewel of our North African operations

Strategically positioned at the crossroads to Europe, Africa and the Middle East, we talk growth opportunities, sustainability and more with our Egyptian market MD Maissam Hannawi. Business in Egypt...

July 15, 2021

What do consumers want? Wellbeing! Sherine Garrana explains how we deliver

Helping consumers live in a clean, fresh, relaxing home, with ease. That's what Wellbeing is all about, says Sherine Garrana, head of this CX Area. “It's about creating solutions that make it easy...

July 9, 2021

Creating the North Star with the head of our Innovation Hub Tove Chevalley

So what exactly IS innovation? Why does it matter?  And how can we see into the future? We chatted with the head of our Innovation Hub Tove Chevalley who explains all. Hi Tove! For people who...

July 7, 2021

Electrolux Food Foundation launches Replate – an online space for inspiration and education on sustainable eating

Shifting to a sustainable diet is one of the simplest ways we can lighten our climate impact. The Electrolux Food Foundation has collated the latest research on the topic to launch Replate....

July 2, 2021

Designing for new life: The 90% recyclable prototype vac is here

Today during the Circular Initiative 2021 the “2-Infinity” prototype vacuum cleaner will be unveiled by Electrolux in partnership with Stena Recycling. The appliance is close to being fully...

June 9, 2021

Electrolux Food Foundation features at high-profile Swedish event Järvaveckan

As a partner of Järvaveckan – the annual Swedish open event that promotes democracy and inclusion – the Electrolux Food Foundation’s outreach work in the local community and Like a Chef...

June 4, 2021

Electrolux contributes towards new water efficiency white paper

As a founding member of the 50L Home Coalition, Electrolux has contributed with its expertise to create a new white paper “A Circular Water Future” aimed at influencing institutions...

June 1, 2021

Meet our Leadership Award winner

Ketnapas (Pao) Supakornthanasan, head of Supply Chain at our Rayong factory in Thailand, has won this year’s Electrolux Leadership Award for her outstanding leadership skills that kept the supply...

May 27, 2021

Electrolux selects seven partners to join its 2021 open innovation program

The Open Innovation team at Electrolux has chosen seven partners to help develop cutting-edge solutions to save water and energy, make packaging circular, and take care of the health of consumers and...

May 21, 2021

Diverse cultures and grassroots networks help drive inclusion at Electrolux

On World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we celebrate over 120 nationalities across Electrolux Group and reflect on our diverse employee networks established to promote...

May 12, 2021

Electrolux invites the younger generation to explore solutions for a better living

Electrolux publishes an open letter to today’s youth, inviting them to join forces with the company and some of the most influential change-makers of today to explore solutions for future sustainable homes. The aim is to learn more about young people’s hopes, dreams and concerns, to be able to provide solutions tailored to their needs come 2030.

May 4, 2021

Electrolux Group wins six iF Design Awards

Electrolux Group has won six iF Design Awards, once again being recognized for its thoughtful solutions for the kitchen, clothing care and wellbeing in the home. The Electrolux and AEG products...

April 15, 2021

Electrolux wins prestigious Red Dot Awards for product design

Electrolux Group has won four Red Dot Design Awards across its Electrolux and AEG brands. Under the scrutiny of an international judging panel, the designs impressed in areas of innovation,...

April 13, 2021

Cosimo’s story: Covid-19 transformed how we work with social responsibility

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the nature of our company’s efforts in the communities around us. Hear more first-hand from Cosimo Scarano, Training Program Coordinator for the Electrolux Food...

April 8, 2021

Vanessa Butani appointed new VP Group Sustainability at Electrolux

Effective May 1, Vanessa Butani, current Head of Sustainability for Business Area Europe, will take on the role as VP Group Sustainability at Electrolux. She will replace Henrik Sundström, who is retiring from the company.

March 31, 2021

Electrolux CEO at our Future Sustainable Kitchen event: Food industry faces ‘incredible challenge ahead’

The food industry has an incredible challenge ahead to help millions of consumers around the world change their behaviors for the health of the planet, says Electrolux CEO Jonas Samuelson. In the...

March 29, 2021

Electrolux reports progress on new sustainability strategy and includes climate reduction incentive program for top managers

Electrolux publishes its 2020 Sustainability Report today. The report highlights include a 70% reduction in emissions since 2015 and an innovative climate reduction element to its long-term incentive program for top managers.

March 25, 2021

The food sector must act to stop an environmental crisis, warns WWF expert at our Future Sustainable Kitchen event

If the food sector does nothing to combat climate change, food emissions alone will threaten the Paris Agreement and the chance to achieve the 1.5 to 2.0 degree climate change targets, warns WWF...

March 22, 2021

Electrolux hosts event to debate the Future Sustainable Kitchen

Today Electrolux will be hosting the Future Sustainable Kitchen, a digital event bringing together experts from across the food ecosystem all united by a common goal: to make sustainable eating the preferred choice.

March 8, 2021

Women’s Day: Partnering with Women In Tech

To recognize International Women’s Day, we’re supporting for the third consecutive year Women In Tech Sweden, a digital event that will empower 3,500 talented women in tech around the world....

March 1, 2021

New EU Energy Label for home appliances

8 in 10 consumers in Europe recognize the current EU Energy Label and consult it when buying home appliances. Thanks to the supply and demand of energy saving products, energy consumption and energy...

February 25, 2021

Electrolux study reveals current laundry practices out of step with climate concerns

Despite over a decade of being encouraged to wash clothes at 30°C or lower, nearly two thirds of Europeans (63%), still wash at 40°C or higher, according to ‘The Truth About Laundry’ – the...

February 19, 2021

Lux, the forerunner of Electrolux, turns 120 years

Today, exactly 120 years ago, AB Lux was started - the company that would become an important contribution to the formation of Electrolux eighteen years later. A group of innovators and businessmen,...

February 15, 2021

Electrolux issues call for partners in innovation

Collaboration accelerates innovation. That's why the Electrolux Open Innovation team today issues a call for partners to develop solutions to real-time challenges. ...

February 11, 2021

“Follow your passion”: Electrolux leader shares career advice with young engineer

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re showcasing two women thriving in 'STEM’ roles at Electrolux and giving you the chance to win must-have tickets to a Women in Tech event....

January 25, 2021

Electrolux awarded Top Employer in seven European markets

For the third year in a row Electrolux has been awarded Top Employer in Europe for creating exceptional employee conditions and being an advanced employer. Electrolux stood out in the areas business...