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 the UN Global Compact and UN Women, WEPs are a set of principles offering guidance to business on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. WEPs are a primary vehicle for corporate delivery on gender equality dimensions of the 2030 agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
“At Electrolux, we recognize the unique value that every individual brings to the organization. Diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more innovative and a better employer. I’m proud that Electrolux is now a global signatory of the UN’s Women Empowerment Principles to empower women in the workplace through equal opportunities and fair treatment,” says Jonas Samuelson, CEO at Electrolux. “Electrolux has been a long-term signatory of the UN Global Compact and is committed to its principle of non-discrimination in the workplace.”
As part of its diversity and inclusion ambition around the world, Electrolux has also joined Workplace Pride, which is dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT+ people in workplaces worldwide.
Jonas Samuelson’s WEPs membership statement in full
“At Electrolux, we recognize the unique value that every individual brings to the organization. Diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more innovative and a better employer.
“I’m proud that Electrolux is now a global signatory of the UN’s Women Empowerment Principles to empower women in the workplace through equal opportunities and fair treatment. I’m also proud to initiate a long-term partnership with Workplace Pride to improve the lives of LGBT+ colleagues in the workplace. Electrolux has been a long-term signatory of the UN Global Compact, where we are committed to its principle of non-discrimination in the workplace. We look forward to continuously embracing and applying the knowledge, leadership and empowerment these long-term partnerships bring to the lives of our current and future employees at work.
“Working with diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do; it’s key to innovate and win in an ever-changing world.
“At Electrolux, we want to have an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated and encouraged through respect and equal treatment as we live our purpose to shape living for the better.”
Electrolux long-term support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Electrolux also supports the UN Paris Agreement through Science-Based Targets and the UN ‘Business Ambition for 1.5°C’ by signing a global business pledge to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
