Carbon strategies Q&A

Electrolux has adopted a group-wide, three-part strategy to address climate change that goes beyond meeting local legislation and addressing regulatory risks.

The CEO is a member of the Electrolux Board of Directors. Together with Group Management, he has responsibility to prepare for, and to capitalize on business opportunities, posed by climate change.

For Electrolux, the most significant risks relate to legislation requiring phase-out of the least energy-efficient products, adjustments in operations, behavioural changes of consumers, energy pricing, as well as stakeholder expectations. Managed well, the Group...

Electrolux is exposed to some regulatory risks, primarily through increased legislation aimed at reducing consumer-generated carbon in homes and in the energy consumption of electronic equipment. However, the focus of the Electrolux climate strategy...

Legislation requiring phase-out of the least energy-efficient products in North America and Europe

Electrolux has partially quantified the financial implications of risks and opportunities relating to climate change on Group level.

As a company with operations that are neither energy nor water intensive, Electrolux is not faced with extraordinary, significant physical impacts due to climate change.

Getting people to switch to the most resource-efficient products remains a key challenge. Cutting-edge products already on the market can help us all lead more climate-smart lives. What’s needed are strong market frameworks, including...

Some physical impacts of climate change, such as water shortages, may spur the market for water-efficient washing machines and dishwashers. They may also create opportunities for new business development that help consumers and professional...

A public policy outcome currently supported by Electrolux is the creation of market frameworks that promote purchases of energy-efficient appliances. Since performance standards and legislation vary between countries, Electrolux supports their global harmonization.