Electrolux has this year been included in the Global 100 ranking of the world’s most sustainable companies, returning to the list for the first time since 2005. The company was also for the second year running named Sector Leader in the RobecoSAM 2013 global sustainability rating, and ranked as one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies in terms of addressing climate change.
The prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for 2012 announced that Electrolux maintains sector leader in the Durable Household Products category. Electrolux score had further improved compared to 2011.
Electrolux has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies 2012 by the Ethisphere Institute. The annual ranking names 145 companies that surpass their industry peers. Honorees are rewarded for implementing business practices and initiatives that are instrumental to the company’s success, benefit the community and raise the bar for ethical standards within the industry.
Electrolux has been named Sector Leader, Sector Mover and SAM Gold Class winner in Durable Household Products in the yearly prestigious sustainability assessment by Sustainable Asset Management (SAM).
To celebrate the Vac from the Sea’s global journey, Electrolux will be giving away an UltraSilencer Green vac to someone who shares their views with us on sustainability!
The Cube by Electrolux will enhance the landscape of several European cities throughout 2012. The unique gastronomic concept offers wonderful food, drinks, events and never before seen views. The Cube by Electrolux is developed using innovative, environmentally friendly technology that ensures reduced energy consumption and is 100% recyclable, entirely in keeping with the sustainable principles that Electrolux are globally praised for.
Continuing its ‘world tour’ the vacfromthesea has now reached New Zealand . Here it has just hit the road to help spread awareness about the world’s bad plastic karma, how we can address this imbalance by improving recycling habits and what Electrolux is doing in this space. In a two week tour Green ambassador Julian Huitfeldt and the Electrolux Vac from the Sea will travel to schools and retailers across New Zealand, all the while raising money for Allergy NZ.
Electrolux has received an award from the United Nations for Vac from the Sea. The award is given out by the United Nations in collaboration with the international public relations association IPRA and was presented at a ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey, October 21. Vac from the Sea also won the corporate communications category as well as the Efes Group Special Award.
Electrolux products with the best environmental performance accounted for 22% of total sold units and 35% of Electrolux gross profit in 2010. Sales of Green Range products, which have the best energy and water efficiency, have been progressing steadily since their roll-out in 2008. These are some of the findings in Electrolux 2010 sustainability performance review, Sustainability matters, where the Group presents its strategy and progress on integrating sustainability into the business.
In the review of the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) announced today, Electrolux is named Durable Household Products industry leader. The DJSI World includes the 10% best-in-class economic, environmental and social performers among the world’s 2,500 largest companies. Please click on headline for full story.
