Sustainability news
The world's food system is responsible for around a quarter of the planet-warming greenhouse gases that humans generate each year. To help solve this crisis, by 2050 the global consumption of red...
IFA 2023: Electrolux Group puts the spotlight on resource efficiency with AEG EcoLine
Global appliance company Electrolux Group – under its premium brand AEG – is showcasing, for the first time, its most resource-efficient models at IFA 2023: the AEG EcoLine. AEG EcoLine is a dedicated selection, presented in-store and online, of the company’s most resource efficient appliances covering all major product categories and aimed at helping consumers to reduce climate impact while providing high-quality performance. The sustainable selection of appliances from the current AEG and Electrolux portfolio as well as the new AEG SaphirMatt induction hob with scratch-resistant glass will be revealed at IFA 2023 in Berlin from 1[st] to 5[th] September 2023.
World Water Week: How we’re driving down water use in operations
Electrolux Group has proactively driven down water use in its global operations through good water management practices, improving water efficiency by 39% since 2015. Besides promoting water...
Electrolux Group launches refurbished product subscription service for Swedish consumers
According to statistics about worldwide electronic waste,* every Swede generates 20 kg of electronic waste annually. With the launch of AtEase, Electrolux Group’s new product...
How are we making our business more circular? Our Head of Circular Economy explains
Circularity is set to revolutionize the way we work as well as our consumer offering in the coming years. We speak with Barry Waddilove, Head of Circular Economy & Partnerships, about the latest...
Circularity wins: Our recycled plastic fridge inner liner scoops top award
Electrolux Group has won the leading European Plastic Recycling Award for “Automotive, Electrical or Electronic Product of the Year 2023” for its refrigerator inner liner with recycled plastic....
98% of electricity used in global operations comes from renewable sources
In 2022, 98% of the total electricity used in Electrolux Group operations came from renewable sources. While a small proportion of non-renewable electricity is still sourced, Electrolux Group is...
Electrolux Group develops its first stick vacuum cleaner range with no paint to reduce environmental impact
Electrolux Group has developed a new stick vacuum cleaner range with a paint-free surface to help reduce environmental impact. This is the first time that an entire vacuum cleaner range – of six...
Electrolux Group launches new, more sustainable packaging
To reduce environmental impact, Electrolux Group launches recycled and paper-based packaging with 70% less ink. From this month (March), the new packaging is being used for Electrolux and AEG small...
Delivering on our sustainable business strategy
Jonas Samuelson, Electrolux Group CEO, and Vanessa Butani, VP Group Sustainability, talk about achieving the Electrolux Group science-based climate target three years ahead of schedule, and how the...
Electrolux Group becomes one of the first companies to meet science-based climate target
Electrolux Group is three years ahead of plan. In 2018, the company was amongst the first 100 companies to set its global science-based climate target and is now one of the first to meet it. This is just one of the highlights from the Electrolux Group Sustainability Report 2022.
Piloting water innovation in the home with IKEA, P&G and Kohler
With two-thirds of the world’s population expected to live in water-stressed areas by 2025, Electrolux Group is joining 50L Home Coalition members to take part in a first-of-its-kind pilot in Los...
Like a Chef program: 1,000 lives changed!
Like a Chef, the culinary skills education program set up by Electrolux Group's nonprofit organization the Electrolux Food Foundation, has trained 1000 people since its launch –...
Over half Electrolux Group factories now “Zero Waste to Landfill” certified
Almost 98% of the total waste produced at our manufacturing sites was either recycled or recovered in 2022 – and 55% of Electrolux Group factories are now “Zero Waste to Landfill” certified...
Top tips to save energy, and money, when using your home appliances
With energy prices soaring, it’s never been a better time to rethink how you use the appliances in your home to save energy and money. And besides helping your household budget, it will also...
New Head of Electrolux Food Foundation envisions community-driven impact
The Electrolux Food Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works with partners Worldchefs and AIESEC to inspire and educate others on sustainable cooking and eating. We sit down with Cosimo...
World’s first fridge with 70% recycled plastic inner liners is ours
The recycled plastic content and advanced food preservation features of our new built-in refrigerators have been well received by consumers. Simona Oboroceanu, Category Marketing Manager from the...
88,000 children (and counting) become a Food Hero for the good of the planet
Did you know that it takes 2,271 liters of water to produce one hamburger? That’s one of many facts included in the Electrolux Food Foundation’s Food Heroes toolkit - now available digitally for...
Make food last longer at home with tips from our expert
What’s better — buying fresh or frozen? Storing apples cold? Food scientist Hanna Nykänen explains how to make food last longer to help you prevent food waste and save money. In the supermarket,...
Home Connectivity Alliance with Electrolux marks another major milestone
Stockholm, Sweden, January 5, 2023
The Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA) announced today, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the HCA 1.0 interface specification, thus establishing an industry standard for Cloud-to-Cloud (C2C) interoperability across long-life appliances, HVAC systems and TVs within the connected home ecosystem.