Electrolux in a changing world

New legislation

Our business will be affected by new legislation that will come into force in the coming years. Key forthcoming legislation includes:

Products

EU: New stricter energy efficiency limits for washing machines, washer/dryers, refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers will be in force from March 1, 2024.
US: New energy efficiency standards are under development.
Brazil: Refrigerator power consumption to be 30% lower at the end of 2025 and 61% lower by 2030.
Australia: Adopting IEC energy efficiency test standards for washers, dryers and dishwashers. The standards are to be published in 2023, so legislation is unlikely before 2026.

EU: By December 2025, the EU Commission will present a proposal for mandatory microfiber filters in washing machines.
Discussions are also ongoing on microfiber filters in other regions.
EU: The Commission intends to conduct a revision of the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation for chemicals and propose a legislative initiative to secure citizens' "right to repair" consumer goods.

EU: Revision of regulation on certain fluorinated gases (F-gases), most likely restricting the use in heat pump applications and for split air conditioners. For heat pump tumble driers and washer driers, we have voluntarily committed to phase out F-gases by Q1 2023.
High-impact greenhouse gases are being phased out under the Montreal Protocol. More stringent legislation is already in place in Europe and will be introduced in the US and Asia-Pacific.
EU: Proposal to change the CO₂ trading scheme (ETS) for certain raw materials and introduce a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for their import.

New regulation regarding mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence is under development in the EU. The scope is intended to cover both human rights and environmental impacts and risks.
National legislation on "Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains" was adopted in Germany in 2021, with implementation in 2023.