Electrolux

Electrolux

Electrolux is committed to making a positive everyday difference in people's lives and for the planet. The company is a global leader in home appliances, designed using deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. It offers innovative and sustainable solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. 


PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

80% GHG reduction in 10 years
25% reduction in Energy Intensity

20% reduction in Water Intensity


Electrolux IS PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING DOE PROGRAMS:

Better Climate Challenge   Better Plants Challenge
Waste Reduction Network   Water Savings Network
Low Carbon Pilot

The company is also named as Industry Leader in the 2015 Household Durables category in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the ninth year in a row. Electrolux is also committed to reduce global relative energy usage by more than 50% by 2020, as a part of the ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2005 levels.

Electrolux is proud to be in partnership with the Better Plants Challenge for its U.S. based manufacturing footprint. 

Electrolux received a 2020 Better Project Award for pioneering the use of Sphagnum Moss for industrial water treatment, which improved water and energy efficiency, led to lower maintenance and waste disposal costs, improved water quality, and lowered odor and skin irritation exposure risks to plant personnel Project Presentation.

Electrolux received a 2022 Better Practice Award for creating the Green Bond Framework to finance sustainability projects and improve product energy efficiency, and for the Long-term Incentive Program, which links employee compensation with sustainability and climate-related action.

PROGRESS

Climate Challenge Commitment
3Facilities
Plants Challenge Commitment
4Plants
GHG Emissions Goals
80%Reduction by 2025
Progress
Better Plants Energy Performance
25%Reduction in Energy Intensity
Progress
6.3%Cumulative (vs. Baseline)
Water Goals
20% Reduction in Water Intensity
Progress
-2.4%Cumulative (Vs. Baseline)