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.
