Electrolux
Electrolux, officially known as AB Electrolux, is a leading global appliance manufacturer headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden (SE). Founded in 1919, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on the design and production of home and professional appliances. Electrolux is renowned for its innovative kitchen and laundry solutions, including refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines, which are distinguished by their energy efficiency and user-friendly features. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being a pioneer in sustainable appliance technology, positioning itself as a market leader in the home appliance industry. With a commitment to quality and design, Electrolux continues to enhance everyday life for consumers worldwide.
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Electrolux's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Electrolux reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 45,586,000 kg CO2e, comprising 61,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 44,955,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, particularly from 2015, when total emissions were approximately 472,000,000 kg CO2e (184,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 288,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). Electrolux has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Furthermore, the company targets a 90% reduction in these emissions by 2033. For Scope 3 emissions, Electrolux aims for a 42% reduction by 2030 and a 90% reduction by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the company's overarching goal of reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. Overall, Electrolux's commitment to sustainability is evident through its structured reduction targets and transparent reporting, positioning the company as a leader in the consumer durables sector in Sweden and globally.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 184,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 288,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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