Electrolux
Electrolux, officially known as AB Electrolux, is a leading global appliance manufacturer headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1919, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, specialising in home and professional appliances. Electrolux is renowned for its innovative kitchen and laundry solutions, including refrigerators, ovens, and washing machines, which are designed to enhance user experience through advanced technology and energy efficiency. With a commitment to sustainability, Electrolux has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised for its efforts in reducing carbon emissions. The company holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top appliance brands worldwide. Its dedication to quality and design sets Electrolux apart, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking reliable and stylish home solutions.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Electrolux's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Electrolux's score of 41 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electrolux's reported carbon emissions
As of 2021, Electrolux reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 103,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes about 83,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 20,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 80% from 2015 levels by 2025. Additionally, Electrolux is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 25% during the same timeframe, covering three-quarters of all products sold. Electrolux Professional, a division of the company, has also established targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, alongside a 27.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same period. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Electrolux's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 184,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Electrolux is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
