Electrolux recognised as world leader for action on climate change

Improving our climate impact is a core part of Electrolux sustainability framework For the Better, and CDP’s assessment is one of the most important external references showing we are at the forefront of the industry,

said Henrik Sundström, Head of Sustainability Affairs at Electrolux.

The Electrolux Group has a target for a 50% reduction of carbon emissions by 2020. Two key factors in reaching this goal are improving the energy efficiency of appliances, as usage represents around 80% of the climate impact, and efficiency improvements in operations, which already save Electrolux some 400 million SEK annually.

“We are now increasing our efforts to use more energy from renewable sources,” Sundström said. “This year, we’ve signed an agreement to only use renewable electricity in our European manufacturing of major appliances, and are moving forward with setting new goals for the rest of the world. Our ambition is that half of Electrolux energy should come from renewable sources by 2020. This means we have to more than double the share of renewable energy from today.”