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Elena Breda to lead Electrolux Group’s sustainability

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From February 1 next year, Elena will lead Electrolux Group’s sustainability work as part of her wider new role as Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer, reporting to Electrolux Group CEO Jonas Samuelson.

“I really look forward to leading this core part of our business at a time when efforts by companies such as Electrolux Group will be critical to counteract climate change,” says Elena.

Elena succeeds Vanessa Butani who has been appointed to Chief Sustainability Officer at Volvo Cars.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION NAMED TO 2023 DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY

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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.

Haier Terra Carta Seal

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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.

Schulthess SustainabilityGo clean. Go green

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From 2030, Schulthess will be producing in a climate-neutral way,” said Thomas Marder, Schulthess CEO. “This includes sustainable, resource-conserving products and services as well as efficient processes for a functioning circular economy.”

The current Schulthess Sustainability Report, which is based on the Global Reporting Initiative GRI standard, has been produced on a voluntary basis.

“We wish to show our customers, employees, business partners, shareholders and the public how serious we are about protecting the environment,” said Marder.

Read the Schulthess Sustainability Report here: https://www.schulthess.ch/en/about-us/sustainability/

2050: Appliances of the Future conference

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Amdea, the UK Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances, reported its satisfaction for “2050: Appliances of the Future conference: The Road to Net Zero”, the event organized at the end of September by the Association itself. The latest was the third edition, supported by City, University of London and the OPSS (Office for Product Safety and Standards). The event saw guest speakers from manufacturing, retail, regulation and policy focus on the next steps for achieving a sustainable home appliance industry, as we move towards a net-zero future.

«There’s no doubt that appliances have a big role to play in supporting the achievement of net zero homes – said Paul Hide, Amdea Ceo in his speech –. Estimates suggest that within the 29 million UK homes, there are at least 130 million large appliances and over 300 million small appliances. More than 98% of UK homes have at least one large appliance and annual UK sales of this industry exceed 12 million large appliances and 50 million small appliances. This equates to a UK market worth close to £8 billion a year at retail and supports many thousands of UK jobs.»

Hide also underlined Amdea’s responsibility is to ensure there is a net zero action plan across the full supply chain – from sustainable raw materials and sourcing precious minerals to carbon-and water-neutral manufacturing, net zero delivery to the customer’s home, net zero impact in use and full recyclability and material recovery at the end of an appliance’s maximum useful life

Electrolux Susegana factory

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Susegana plant in Italy. Already one of the most automated production sites in the world. Here we produce built-in refrigerators that protect food quality and promote sustainable living, including the Electrolux 500-900 /AEG 5000-9000 fridge which contains 70% recycled plastic in the inner liners – a world first. The factory also sends zero waste to landfill.

And with new investment coming to the factory later this year, we will be able to create a new assembly line (to accompany two others) and high-tech systems, as well as retrain workers to further establish Susegana as a highly automated and digitalized production environment with an outstanding workforce.

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South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. is taking a step towards a sustainable future by ramping up its resource recycling efforts. The company has successfully collected and responsibly handled nearly 4 million tons of used home appliances.

Did you know that recycling electronics helps reduce waste, conserve valuable resources, and prevent environmental pollution? By participating in recycling programs and supporting companies like LG Electronics, we can all contribute to a greener planet. Remember, every small action counts! 🌍♻️

Miele cares about sustainability

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Miele teamed up with sustainability champions across the world to share knowledge, inspiration and successes. ‘Stories from our only home’ with Norbert Niederkofler is the first in a series of films that aim to inspire change. Discover how and why the 3-Star Michelin Chef has redesigned his menu and his restaurant from the ground up.

Want to learn more about sustainability at Miele? Take a look at this: https://www.miele.com/c/sustainability-3359.htm

Asko receives the EcoVadis 2023 Silver Medal for its commitment to sustainability

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Asko has been awarded this prestigious business rating for promoting practices that minimize its environmental impact and encourage social responsibility.

Since its beginnings in Sweden in the late 1950s, Asko has been dedicated to designing innovative products with the aim of moving society towards a better future.

In this endeavor, Asko pays attention not only to the products it makes, but also attaches great importance to how it makes them

Elica presents the 2022 Sustainability Report

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Elica spa has published the 2022 edition of the Sustainability Report under the slogan “Aspira, Inspira” which represents the ability to continuously imagine innovative and sustainable solutions for the future because every great idea, just like every great company, is born from an inspiration . Improving air quality has always been the starting point. Inspiring people and your target market is the next step.
Despite the difficult context, Elica achieved particularly challenging goals in 2022, breaking its own records for the second consecutive year. The consolidation of its global leadership was made possible by excellent management and financial performance and by a strategic “Sustainability Roadmap” based on three pillars: production and products with low environmental impact, people and governance.
During 2022, the Group used 100% renewable energy in almost all of its production sites in Italy and Poland. This policy has been accompanied by some energy efficiency projects which have contributed to further limiting our carbon footprint.