- Increasingly challenging to realize continuous improvements in energy and water efficiency with acceptable payback periods.
- Coronavirus pandemic continued to be a challenge for operations.
- Phasing out fossil fuels is a challenge in high-temperature processes.
- Ensuring high sustainability performance throughout the value chain beyond direct suppliers.
- Adopting a collaborative approach with industry peers to bring about greater positive change among shared suppliers.
- Monitoring and auditing 1,700+ direct suppliers.
- Suppliers lacking access to renewable energy and more sustainable modes of transport.
- Local politics and differences in work culture can be obstacles to working with sustainability topics.
- Changing well-established cooking and eating habits of consumers.
- Lack of reach in some geographies to help those in need.
AB Electrolux (publ)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, AB Electrolux (publ) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 103.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 83.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 20.0K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
103.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
56%
of total energy
Water Usage
3.7K million liters
2021
Waste
166.3 tons
2021
Energy Use
1.0M MWh
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 83.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 20.0K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 78% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015.
- ~20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2015.
- 8% reduction in total CO2 emissions in operations compared to 2020 despite increased production volumes.
- 8% improvement in water efficiency in water risk areas compared to 2020.
- 11 Electrolux plants certified to Zero Waste to Landfill program by the end of 2021.
- 97.3% of total waste produced at manufacturing sites reused or recovered.
- Increased use of recycled plastic by more than 25%, from 6,800 metric tons in 2020 to 8,600 metric tons in 2021.
- 56% of total energy purchased from renewable sources.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 footprint by 85% by 2025 (2015 baseline)
- Improve energy efficiency by an additional 12.5% by 2025 (2020 baseline)
- Improve water efficiency by 25% by 2025 (2020 baseline)
- Increase renewable energy to 65% by 2025
- Certify all plants to Zero Waste to Landfill by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate neutral operations by 2030
- 50% recycled plastic use by 2030
- Gender balance of 40-60% among people leaders by 2030
- Educate and train 12,000 people on sustainable cooking by 2030
- Support 3 million people through meals and donations by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutral value chain by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversity & InclusionHuman rightsSupply chain sustainabilityCircular economyResource efficiencyChemical managementHealthy and sustainable eatingSustainable garment careHealthier homes