Electrolux in a changing world
New Legislation
Global megatrends that shape our businessElectrolux and the UN Sustainable Development Goals New legislationOur materiality processStakeholders inform our approach Impacts throughout our value chainManaging sustainability risksUnderstanding and managing our human rights risksAuditing and monitoringManagement approach
Our business is affected by new legislation that will come into force in the coming years. Key forthcoming legislation includes:
Products
- New EU energy efficiency limits for washing machines, washer/dryers, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and for standby power will be in force from March 1, 2021. A new energy label as part of the new regulation will be introduced on new products starting from November 2020. It will replace the old label from March 1, 2021.
- New energy efficiency standards are under development in the U.S.
- Australia and New Zealand are applying new refrigerator energy performance ratings since 2019. They will be fully implemented in 2021.
Circular economy
- A circular economy legislation is under development in the EU.
- Appliance recycling legislation in Brazil will be enforced in 2020 together with the first administrative obligations for the industry. The collection and final disposal of appliances will start in 2021.
Climate
- High-impact greenhouse gases are being phased out under the Montreal Protocol. More stringent legislation is already in place in Europe and will be introduced in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific.
Electrolux
Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people around the world, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2019 Electrolux had sales of SEK 119 billion and employed 49,000 people around the world.
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