EN16-25: Emissions, effluents and waste

Greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved

Energy efficiency measures implemented at Electrolux through lean manufacturing and the Green Spirit program have saved almost 200,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent between 2005 and 2012.

These efficiency measures resulted in lower annual energy cost of approximately SEK 275m per year.

The figures above includes units acquired by the Group during 2011.

Detailed emissions data are presented in the adjacent table.

Waste water discharge

The indicator 'Quality of water' is not reported on due to incomplete data.

Weight of waste and disposal method

The method of disposal was defined by the reporting organization and waste disposal contractors.

Volume of significant spill

The number of incidents has been investigated. No significant spills have been identified, as reported in the Board of Director's report.

Tables

Charts

Energy savings target 2015

In line with the 2015, 15% energy reduction target, Electrolux realized a 6% relative improvement in use, excluding newly-acquired operations.
 

Related information at Electrolux.com

Three-part climate strategy