GE Appliances, a subsidiary of Haier, and Tantalus Systems have announced a collaboration aimed at reducing peak energy usage in home appliances, HVAC systems, and water heaters. The partnership aims to integrate the GE Appliances EcoBalance System with Tantalus’s TRUSense Gateway to help manage energy consumption in real-time and support grid modernization efforts.
The EcoBalance System, developed in partnership with Savant, allows consumers to control their energy usage through a market-leading capability. With the integration of the Tantalus TRUSense Gateway, which can be installed without replacing existing meters, appliances will be able to “communicate” with energy providers. This enables functions such as scheduling refrigerator defrost cycles or water heater charges during off-peak hours to save energy and reduce demand during peak times.
Kevin Nolan, President and CEO of GE Appliances, highlighted the potential impact of the partnership, noting GE’s extensive install base of connectable appliances that could significantly contribute to electricity savings. Peter Londa, President & CEO of Tantalus Systems, also emphasized the benefits of the collaboration for utilities, including improved resiliency and sustainability.
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Haier Europe completes the installation of solar panels at its dishwasher factory
Haier have successfully installed solar panels in their dishwasher factory in Eskişehir, Turkey
By producing clean and renewable energy, we are estimated to cover approximately 60% of the total energy consumption expected for Haier dishwasher and tumble dryer factories in Turkey.
Haier believe that product sustainability is not just about the materials but also the energy required for manufacturing. This is why they plan to expand the solar panel project to other plants, in line with our target of having 60% renewable energy across all the company’s controlled sites by 2025.
CDP gives Electrolux Group an “A” for climate leadership
CDP has included Electrolux Group in the A list, confirming its leading role in performance and transparency on climate change🌍 “This is a fantastic result that recognizes the commitment of the people in Electrolux Group. Each of us contributes to reducing the our impact on the climate, from using less energy in our industrial activities, to designing and selling more efficient products. But we cannot do it alone and we must continue to collaborate along the entire value chain”, says Elena Breda, Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer. Electrolux Group has been working to address climate change for years and recently announced its second science-based climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in products and industrial activities, in support of the Paris Climate Agreement
Arçelik, among the most sustainable companies
Arçelik A.Ş , a multinational appliance manufacturer that operates 12 brands, including Beko , has obtained recognition in the 2024 Global 100 Index by Corporate Knights for the fourth consecutive year. The company has been positioned at number 60 in the index, and in first position in the household durable goods industry.
This recognition reflects Arçelik’s continued commitment to sustainability and its sustained technological investment over the past year.
Arçelik strives to improve all its processes taking into consideration its ambitious sustainability goals for 2030. These include reducing water consumption per product by 45%, increasing the recycling ratio, reusing water to 70% and increasing the proportion of recycled plastic in products to 40%. Along this path, Arçelik aims to invest a minimum of 50 million dollars in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, as well as make use of 100% green electricity in all factories in the world, taking into account the availability of the countries
Carbon Trust report names Electrolux Group as a leader in climate action
Electrolux Group has been named a leader in climate action in the air conditioning industry in the Carbon Trust report, which offers a snapshot of how the sector is transforming to tackle climate change. We are one of four global manufacturers of products containing refrigerants that have made a clear commitment to phase out gases with high global warming potential (GWP) and to have a plan to replace them with low or very low GWP gases. By the end of 2023, we had replaced high-GWP gases from 97% of our products containing refrigerants and insulation foams
BSH recycling of packaging
BSH, are making it easier for consumers to dispose of packaging responsibly,
Since August 2023 BSH products’ package features a QR code that provides quick and easy access to information on how to dispose of packaging material properly. This is in response to a new labeling requirement introduced in Italy on January 1, 2023, which mandates that products and their packaging must display information on proper disposal.
In just seven months, BSH rolled out a QR code on the packaging of BSH products worldwide. By scanning the QR code, consumers can access a website with PDF that provides illustrated examples of packaging materials, information on the type of packaging, and disposal instructions.
To create this comprehensive database, BSH took around 360 photos over two days at BSH’s largest spare parts logistics warehouse in Fürth, Germany. Currently available in eight countries, we plan to expand to more countries based on demand.
already more than 30,000 people used the QR code and website to access information on proper packaging disposal.
We arehome to both globally established Appliance Brands*, such as Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau, and Neff, in addition to eight local brands. With our Ecosystem Brand Home Connect and Service Brands such as Kitchen Stories and BlueMovement
Electrolux Group announced its second science-based climate target
Electrolux announced that it has set a new science-based climate target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in products and operations in support of the Paris climate agreement. The new target comes after the Group achieved its previous science-based target three years ahead of plan. “We’re very proud – says Electrolux Group CEO Jonas Samuelson – to have our second science-based climate target approved at the end of 2023 by the Science Based Targets initiative after achieving our first science-based target three years ahead of plan. We’re focused on keeping up our momentum to drive climate action throughout our value chain”. The new target aims to reduce the company’s direct and indirect emissions resulting from its own operations (scope 1 and 2) by 85% and to reduce the Group’s absolute scope 3 emissions (use of sold products, materials, transport of products and business travel) by 42% between 2021 and 2030. The target is aligned with the Paris climate agreement, which aims to keep the global temperature rise within 1.5°C this century to avoid the most severe impacts from climate change. Electrolux Group was one of the first 100 companies in the world to set an ambitious climate target approved by the Science Based Targets initiative in 2018. With the new scope 1 and 2 target, the Group will achieve a 97% emission reduction in operations by 2030 compared with 2015. “The new science-based target – explains Elena Breda, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Electrolux Group – will bring us close to zero emissions in operations by 2030, despite the challenging global economic outlook and some manufacturing processes to be addressed together with our suppliers. As approximately 85% of the global climate impact of an appliance is generated when it is in use, therefore by offering resource and energy efficient products is where we can have the greatest positive climate y and our scope 3 target supports our work on this
Producers could have to pay for e-waste recycling from 2026
A move set to transform the handling of electronic waste, the UK government, through the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra), has released an ambitious consultation document proposing significant reforms to the country’s producer responsibility system for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Central to the proposed changes is an enhanced focus on increasing collections of household WEEE. Under the new system, Local Authorities will play a pivotal role, ensuring the separate collection of a wide array of household electronics – from large domestic appliances and solar panels to TVs and computer monitors. This initiative marks a significant step towards more efficient recycling and disposal of electronic waste.The consultation proposes to extend regulatory obligations to online marketplaces and fulfilment houses, a sector previously unregulated in this context. This change aims to bridge the responsibility gap, particularly for overseas sellers, ensuring comprehensive compliance with the WEEE Regulations across all sales platforms.
The proposed overhaul will see the establishment of a WEEE Scheme Administrator, a sector-led organisation tasked with overseeing the strategic and operational elements of the WEEE systemThe most striking feature of the proposed changes is the introduction of a UK-wide household waste collection system for small and bulky items, financed mainly by the equipment’s importers and manufacturers. This system would obligate sellers to take away old appliances at no extra charge under certain conditions, significantly easing the recycling process for consumers.
The government proposes that producers and distributors without take-back services should finance bulky waste collection services for large WEEE items, typically provided by Local Authorities. This initiative aims to ensure that the disposal of large electronic items does not burden consumers financially.These proposals, if implemented, are expected to significantly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of WEEE collection, treatment, and recycling in the UK, marking a significant leap towards a more sustainable and circular economy. Any changes will take effect from 1 January 2026.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION NAMED TO 2023 DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY
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.
Arçelik got the highest score in the DJSI
Arçelik obtained, for the fifth consecutive year, the highest score in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI), in the sector of household durable goods companies, with the result of 86/100 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. This is the main global reference point on the sustainability front: based on the results obtained, companies are selected to appear in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, which evaluates and rewards best performing companies in terms of sustainable attitude, based on economic, environmental and social criteria.
In a difficult year like 2023 – commented Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik – our intent was to remain faithful to our vision of sustainability, despite the headwinds. Our dedication to building a more aware and responsible world is the underlying theme of all our activities. This prestigious recognition is a new confirmation of our leadership in sustainability and rewards our commitment.
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