Carbon target
The product life-cycle approach guides the Group in reducing its environmental impact by indicating the degree of impact in raw-material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use and end-of-life treatment.
Carbon impact – product life cycle
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The most significant environmental impact for Electrolux is energy and water consumption during the use phase of products. The design and development of products with increased efficiency is a top priority. The impacts from manufacturing and transport are significantly smaller.
The graph shows the CO2 impact across the life cycle of a typical household appliance. Data has been calculated by taking the average life cycle of 11 different household appliances including ovens, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators/freezers, washing machines and dishwashers.
Reducing our footprint by 50%
Electrolux is cutting its CO2 impact by 50% by 2020 relative to 2005 production levels. Approximately 25 million tonnes will be cut in emissions deriving from product use, use of greenhouse gases, in production and transportation.
Product use | Greenhouse gases | Energy use in production | Transportation |
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Electrolux is setting efficiency targets for its products. To achieve this, Group products must be among the leaders in energy efficiency in each product segment and market. | The Group’s 2020 objective is to eliminate all greenhouse gases with a global warming potential higher than 15 in products. | The Green Spirit program‘s 2020 objective is to reduce energy consumption by more than 50%. | As a first step to reducing the CO2 impact of transportation, a target has been set to reduce emissions by 15% between 2010 and 2014. |
CEO Statement
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In 2013 we continued to deliver above our growth target and delivered 4.5% in organic sales growth.
CEO Statement
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I'm convinced that raising product efficiency for the growing middle class is where long-term shareholder value creation lies.
Our products
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Electrolux is the only appliance manufacturer in the industry to offer complete solutions for both consumers and professionals. The focus is on innovative and energy-efficient products in the premium segments.
Sustainability
Achieving the Group's vision of sustainability leadership is crucial to realizing the business strategy. The objective is to develop smarter, more accessible, resource-efficient solutions that meet people's needs and improve their lives. Read the comprehensive sustainability performance review.
Awards & recognition
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Financial Reporting
Net sales for the Electrolux Group in 2013 amounted to SEK 109,151m, as against SEK 109,994m in the previous year. The organic sales growth was 4.5%, while currencies had an impact of -5.3%.