Electrolux Group has achieved its 2025 science-based climate target three years ahead of schedule. The company reduced its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 82% compared to 2015, going beyond its 80% target. Additionally, scope 3 emissions decreased by over 25% compared to 2015, in line with the company’s 25% reduction target by 2025. Electrolux Group’s focus on sustainability is highlighted in their innovative products, such as their built-in refrigerator range with an Ecometer and inner liners made from 70% recycled plastic, and new front-load washers that save over 450 liters of water per year compared to top-load washers. The company is also committed to waste reduction and has made progress with their “Zero Waste to Landfill” program. Electrolux Food Foundation launched a toolkit that provides resources to educate children about sustainable eating. The Science Based Targets initiative is committed to accelerating companies worldwide to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050 by promoting science-based target setting and providing resources and guidance.
Electrolux Group has become one of the first companies to meet its science-based climate target, according to its recently published Sustainability Report 2022. The company achieved its 2025 target three years ahead of schedule by reducing its absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 82% compared to 2015, surpassing its 80% target. Additionally, scope 3 emissions decreased by over 25% compared to 2015, in line with the company’s target of a 25% reduction by 2025. Electrolux Group was one of the first 100 companies to set a global science-based climate target in 2018.
The company has shown its commitment to sustainability through various measures. For example, 98% of the electricity used in its global operations comes from renewable sources, and 35% of ocean cargo is transported using more sustainable fuels. The group’s most energy and water-efficient products accounted for 24% of total units sold and 39% of gross profit, and the inner liners of its new built-in refrigerators contain 70% recycled plastic. Furthermore, the company tested 4,000 components for chemical compliance.
The Electrolux Group Sustainability Report 2022 also highlights the company’s focus on enabling consumers to live more sustainably. Its Fridge with Cooling 360 and ColdSense features help reduce food waste by keeping ingredients fresher for longer, and a global campaign encouraging sustainable laundry habits has reached millions. The company has also developed the first vacuum cleaner without paint, reducing chemical use, energy, and material impact.
Electrolux Group’s achievement in meeting its science-based climate target demonstrates its leadership in sustainability and responsibility to show what is possible. The company’s commitment to continuous improvement is also evident, with plans to get its new science-based target approved while working towards being an even more sustainable company through its operations, products, and consumer enablement. Electrolux Group’s results are an excellent example of an organization working to make the economy fit for people and the planet.
Electrolux Group’s focus on sustainability is evident in their innovative products and initiatives to reduce waste and promote sustainable living.
Innovation drives sustainable products
Electrolux Group’s built-in refrigerator range includes a new Ecometer that helps consumers make more energy-efficient choices and inner liners made from 70% recycled plastic. Additionally, new front-load washers in their laundry products save an average of over 450 liters of water per year compared to top-load washers.
Almost 98% of manufacturing waste recycled or recovered
Electrolux Group is committed to reducing waste and has made significant progress in this area. By the end of 2022, 55% of their factories were certified to the “Zero Waste to Landfill” program, with the objective of certifying all sites by 2025. The company’s goal is to recycle and recover over 99% of total waste generated by all manufacturing sites worldwide by 2025.
Inspiring kids across the globe on more sustainable eating
The Electrolux Food Foundation has launched a toolkit that provides teachers with resources to educate children about sustainable eating. The Food Heroes toolkit is freely available for download from the Replate website and has already inspired 88,000 children globally to promote a more sustainable world.
Electrolux Group’s commitment to sustainability is highlighted in their recently published Sustainability Report 2022, which is available in full and short versions on their website. The company’s focus on innovation, waste reduction, and sustainable living is in line with the Science Based Targets initiative’s best practices, which the company is a part of. The initiative is committed to accelerating companies worldwide to achieve net-zero emissions before 2050 by promoting science-based target setting and providing resources and guidance.
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