According to a UN report, 62 million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste (including old washing machines, PCs, and mobile phones) were produced in 2022 – an increase of 82 % compared with 2010. In most cases, the electronic modules end up dumped along with the appliance, not only resulting in the loss of valuable resources but also damaging the environment. Miele is tackling this problem head on by taking back and refurbishing an increasing number of damaged and broken components. Customers in five EU countries can now choose to have a refurbished electronic module fitted when their appliance requires repairs.
On average, only 22 % of all electrical waste produced is recycled. Most of the components that are not recycled end up on landfill sites or are burned. “We’re fighting back against electrical waste and giving used electronic components a new lease of life,” says Axel Kruse, SVP Customer Service at Miele.
If the electronic modules in a washing machine, a dishwasher or a coffee machine require replacing, Miele service technicians are now able to offer customers the choice of a new or a reconditioned spare part when they attend to make the necessary repairs. Despite costing around a third less than the equivalent new parts, reconditioned parts are still tested to the same strict quality criteria. Refurbished electronic modules can also be used when carrying out repairs covered by warranties and contractual agreements – including when these services are provided by Miele service partners.
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Beko is the fourth most sustainable industrial group in the world
Beko is at the top, 44th to be exact, in the ranking of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies compiled by Time Magazine together with Statista. “We are honored, global recognitions like these fuel our action in a global climate context that requires where every action must be increasingly strengthened”, wrote on Linkedin the CEO Hakan Bulgurlu .
With a score of 75.7 / 100 Beko is fourth among companies in the industrial – manufacturing sector and the only Turkish company in the top 100.
Electrolux Group Sustainability Report 2023
By the end of 2023, 97% of Electrolux Group products with refrigerants had switched to gases with low global warming potential, which led to recognition in the latest UN Cool Coalition report on the cooling industry [1]. This is just one of the highlights from the Electrolux Group Sustainability Report 2023.
Electrolux Group sourced 60% of all energy used in its operations from renewable sources in 2023.
Global non-profit organization CDP gave Electrolux Group an A grade for its work on climate action and supplier climate change engagement, and an A- for water management.
Electrolux Group’s most energy- and water-efficient products accounted for 29% of total units sold and 38% of gross profit in 2023.
In early 2024, Electrolux Group had its second science-based climate target approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative, after achieving its first target three years ahead of time. The new target aims to reduce the company’s direct and indirect carbon emissions resulting from its operations (scope 1 and 2) by 85% and absolute scope 3 carbon 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 Agreement, which aims to limit average global temperature rises to 1.5°C this century to avoid the most severe impacts of climate change,ColourCare washing machines use up to 30% less energy compared with the minimum threshold to achieve the highest energy class in Europe.
Laundry tower in North America was the Group’s first stacked solution to be energy star certified.
Better Living
AirFry function for ovens can help consumers reduce the use of fat when cooking by up to 70% compared with conventional frying. [2]
SteamCare system allows consumers to refresh their clothes using up to 90% less water and 30% less energy compared to a complete washing cycle. [3]
Six products for wellbeing at home won Red Dot and iF Design awards.
In 2023, Electrolux Group launched a new built-in refrigerator that can help consumers reduce food waste by up to 28%. [4]
Climate Goals
Carbon emissions from operations (scope 1 and 2) reduced by 33% since 2021.
Carbon emissions from products sold (scope 3) reduced by 28% compared with 2021.
SAMSUNG Less Microfiber
The SAMSUNG Less Microfiber™ Filter captures up to 98% of plastic microfibres. By utilising this product on washing machines consumers are helping to reduce the amount of harmful plastic microfibers that are released into the worlds oceans.
The SAMSUNG Less Microfiber™ Filter works effectively with not only Samsung’s washing machines but also any other brand. It simply connects it to the external drain pipe and the filter’s operation can be monitored separately using the SmartThings App.
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
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