Household appliances manufacturer
Second largest household appliance maker in the world (after Whirlpool). Brands include Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Eureka, Frigidaire and Westinghouse.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Mar 2024)
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Electrolux AB
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CDP Climate Change score of A
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of A.
Source: CDP
(2023)
CDP Water Security score of A-
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of A-.
Source: CDP
(2023)
69/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 69/100 in the Household Durables category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 16 Dec 2022). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global
(2022)
71/100 in TIME rankings
World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024 by TIME and Statista recognises the Top 500 most sustainable companies in the world. From a selection of 5,000 of the world's largest companies, non-sustainable businesses were excluded, and the remaining companies were rated on Commitment & Ratings, Reporting & Transparency, and Environmental & Social Stewardship. This company received a total score of 71/100, ranking 89th overall.
Source: TIME
(2024)
Forced labour in China
The Chinese government has facilitated the mass transfer of Uyghur and other ethnic minority citizens from the far west region of Xinjiang to factories across the country. Under conditions that strongly suggest forced labour, Uyghurs are working in factories that are in the supply chains of at least 83 well-known global brands in the technology, clothing and automotive sectors, including brands owned by this company. The Australian Strategic Policy Institute's 2020 report estimates (somewhat conservatively) that more than 80,000 Uyghurs were transferred out of Xinjiang to work in factories across China between 2017 and 2019, and some of them were sent directly from detention camps.
Source: ASPI
(2020)
Supply chain practices in China
The Green Supply Chain Corporate Information Transparency Index (CITI) evaluates consumer-facing companies that have a sizeable supply chain in China. The evaluation uses government supervision data and public information to assess the environmental management of their supply chains in China. This company received a score of 13.5/100 (retrieved 24 Nov 2023).
Source: IPE
(2023)
Class action lawsuits in USA
In conjunction with a settlement potentially worth as much as $20 million, plaintiffs lawyers in class litigation against Electrolux over allegedly faulty ice makers have been awarded $2.75 million in fees. The matter was heard in a US District court in 2016, and was a consolidation of five separate class suits. Electrolux also settled a class action in 2014 over defective dryers, paying up to $8 million in attorneys' fees and up to $1,300 per fire.
Source: news article
(2016)
Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business
(2021)
B- grade at Behind the Barcode
B- grade in the Baptist World Aid Australia's Behind the Barcode 'Ethical Electronics Guide 2016', which grades companies on their efforts to mitigate the risks of forced labour, child labour and worker exploitation throughout their supply chains. Assessment criteria fall into four main categories: policies, traceability & transparency, monitoring & training and worker rights. [Listed under Information due to age of report]
Responsible Minerals Initiative member
This company is a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (formerly the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative), which helps companies address conflict minerals issues in their supply chains. The RMI provides information on conflict-free smelters and refiners, common tools to gather sourcing information, and forums for exchanging best practices on addressing conflict minerals. Membership is open to companies that use or transact in tantalum, tin, tungsten or gold (3TG). Founded in 2008 by members of the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition and the Global e-Sustainability Initiative.
Source: RMI
(2019)
Sustainability claims
This company has extensive sustainability claims on its website including outcomes to date and targets to halve their CO2 Impact by 2020 (from 2005 levels).
Source: company website
(2016)
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
Source: company website
(2017)
Company Details
Type:
Public company
Founded:
1919
Revenue:
13.3 billion USD
(2023)
Employees:
51,000
(2022)
Subsidiaries:
Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd
Household appliances
Electolux, the world's largest household appliance manufacturer, established its Australian branch in 1924, and bought Australian company Simpson in 2001. Electrolux operates 4 manufacturing plants in Adelaide and one each in Sydney and Christchurch (NZ). Some products are imported from overseas. Brands include Westinghouse, Simpson, Hoover, Electrolux, Chef, Dishlex and Kelvinator.
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Products / Brands
Electrolux Home Products
AEG
Dishwashers
AEG
Microwaves
AEG
Ovens & Cooktops
AEG
Coffee Machines
AEG
Rangehoods
Chef
Ovens & Cooktops
Chef
Rangehoods
Dishlex
Dishwashers
Electrolux
Air Purifiers
Electrolux
Dishwashers
Electrolux
Fridges & Freezers
Electrolux
Microwaves
Electrolux
Ovens & Cooktops
Electrolux
Washing Machines & Dryers
Electrolux
Heating & Cooling
Electrolux
Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux
Rangehoods
Kelvinator
Air Conditioners
Kelvinator
Fridges & Freezers
Simpson
Washing Machines & Dryers
Westinghouse
Washing Machines & Dryers
Westinghouse
Irons
Westinghouse
Dishwashers
Westinghouse
Fridges & Freezers
Westinghouse
Microwaves
Westinghouse
Ovens & Cooktops
Westinghouse
Rangehoods
Westinghouse
Small Kitchen Appliances