Whirlpool Corporation announced that it has been named to the 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s dedication to responsible and ethical business practices. This marks the second consecutive year Whirlpool Corp. has been named to the World Index. The company is also on the North America Index for the 17th year.
“For 112 years we have held ourselves to the highest ethical standards in our business operations, and we are proud of our long history of purposeful innovation, sustainable operations and local community engagement,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “Receiving this recognition once again validates the efforts of our thousands of employees and their dedication to our vision of improving life at home.”Whirlpool Corp. advanced its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, reaching Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) gold or platinum level at 100% of its large global manufacturing sites in 2022, a goal set in 2012.
In a statement, the company explained that Zero Waste to Landfill is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to World Class Manufacturing, the foundation for the company’s sustainable manufacturing journey. Whirlpool Corp. continues to invest in plant efficiency and waste reduction by working closely with recycling and sustainability organizations to find new, innovative ways to eliminate waste and contribute to the circular economy.
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Whirlpool India
Whirlpool of India led the domestic appliance market in India with net sales of about 62 billion Indian rupees as of December 2022. It was closely followed by Crompton Greaves and Electronics Mart India at 58 and 54.5 billion rupees respectively. Both Crompton Greaves and Electronics Mart India are Indian companies.
Whirlpool of India
Whirlpool of India Limited is one of the leading manufacturers of major home appliances in India, headquartered in Gurugram. It is a subsidiary of the Whirlpool Corporation from USA. It has three manufacturing facilities in India, located in Faridabad, Pondicherry, and Pune. It primarily manufactures and sells refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave, and other small appliances. Its main competitors in the major appliances segment are Korean electronics companies, Samsung, and LG. In the small appliances segment, it also faces competition from Indian manufacturers.
Refrigerator market in India
In 2022, LG was the leader in the Indian refrigerator market with more than 30 percent of the market share. Whirlpool ranked the third following Samsung. It was estimated that the market size of refrigerators was around 9.7 billion U.S. dollars during the same year. The prospect of this segment is of great potential in India, especially considering the increasingly hot summers due to global climate change
Haier Terra Carta Seal
Haier has been awarded the 2023 Terra Carta Seal by The Sustainable Markets Initiative, a recovery plan for Nature, People, and Planet.
The Terra Carta Seal is endorsed by the King of the United Kingdom Charles III and recognises global companies which are actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future.
The recognition was awarded to #Haier Smart Home for its exceptional waste recirculation and recycling processes and for the renewable energy targets set for Haier Europe, together with the implementation of innovative strategies to serve sustainability through connectivity and IoT technologies.
Frigidaire award
Reviewed.com has awarded four Frigidaire and Frigidaire Gallery refrigerators “Best of 2023.” Among them, we can find Gallery 21.5 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth 4-Door Refrigerator, a model that offers several plusses such as the Custom-Flex® Temp Zone, which converts from fridge to freezer, so user can store all his and his family favorites from yogurt to frozen pizza. This zone can be set anywhere from -6 to 45 degrees.
Moreover, this refrigerator helps keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer with CrispSeal® crispers with auto humidity. Keep produce fresher longer than traditional slider-controlled crispers with advanced crisper technology that automatically removes excess moisture and blocks out dry air to help prevent spoiling.
In addition, the flexible SpaceWise® Organization System features an expandable door bin, adjustable shelving, a SnackZone, a flip-up shelf to fit taller items, and a convertible shelf that can be used as shelving storage or used for the built-in wine rack.
Miele wins the German Sustainability Award for the second time
Miele won the German Sustainability Award 2023 in the ‘Home Appliances’ category. The Gütersloh company had already obtained the award in 2014. The lifespan of its products, the attention to reducing the resources used in the production phase and the CO2 emissions during the use of household appliances together with the responsibility assumed towards of supply chains and employees earned Miele the jury’s recognition.
The German Sustainability Award recognizes companies from all industrial sectors that have achieved success on their long and arduous journey towards sustainability. Independent specialized juries decided on the basis of sustainability profiles which companies are leaders in 100 categories and identified them
TIME GE
TIME has named our GE Profile Smart Mixer to its list of Best Inventions of 2023! Each year, TIME recognizes groundbreaking inventions that are making the world better, smarter, and even a bit more fun.
Novy London experience
Novy has launched a new London Experience Centre at Halcyon Interiors on Wigmore Street.
Thursday 21st September, a special event was held to bring the press and Novy’s Innovation Partners – its network of independent kitchen specialist retailers and design studios, together with VIP guests, who were invited to view the collection of Novy products on display and to receive cooking demonstrations by Novy’s executive chef, Daniel Britten.
Co-hosted by Iskender Diker, commercial director, Middleby Residential UK, andJenny Hyatt, sales and marketing director, Middleby Residential UK – Premium Channel – the event turned out to be a success and a superb way to experience the products.
And to add the cherry on top, this was the first opportunity to see the newly launched AGA ERA. The first ever glass AGA, this disruptive and mold-breaking cooker has been carefully considered to create an appliance with premium design values and a quietly assertive aesthetic, making it perfect for contemporary kitchens.
Haier VDE institute
Haier have received two prestigious prizes from “VDE Institute, an internationally accredited organization for the testing and certification of electrical equipment, components, and systems.
The first one has been awarded to the Haier 2D 60 Series 5 PRO refrigerator for achieving A-15% energy class.
The second recognition reflects our efforts to ensure products’ safety, reliability and durability, as well as adherence to the highest standards of quality control and testing.
Fisher & Paykel Award
Fisher & Paykel has been selected as the winner of the prestigious Homes & Gardens Design Award for the Best Kitchen Product. The annual Homes & Gardens Design Awards celebrate standout products and projects, and Fisher & Paykel’s RS60 Triple Zone refrigerator was recognised for its innovation and design.
SMEG DEZEEN SHORTLISTED
SMEG have been shortlisted by Dezeen for their 2023 awards in the kitchen product of the year for SpeedwaveXL – SMEG revolutionary new single oven saving both time and space.
