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Miele

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GER
Rating
Some praise, no criticism

Appliances manufacturer

Founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann, and has always been a family-owned and run company. Their appliances are available in about 100 countries.

Miele & Cie KG   GER     website   email      twitter

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Miele & Cie KG
Environment German Sustainability Award 2014
This company won the Most Sustainable Large Company Award at the 2014 German Sustainability Awards for its sustainability strategy and product longevity.
Source: news article (2014)
Environment 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)
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website including key performance indicators for the supply chain and products.
Source: company website (2016)
Business Ethics SA8000 Certified
Social Accountability International (SAI) is a non-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation established to advance the human rights of workers by promoting decent work conditions, labor rights, and corporate social responsibility through the voluntary SA8000 Standard. All of Miele's 14 factories - in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Romania, and China - are certified to SA8000.
Source: SAI (2018)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Revenue 3.5 billion EUR (2015)
Employees 17,741 (2015)
Subsidiaries Miele Australia Pty Ltd 

Electrical appliances

Importer, retailer and wholesaler of electrical appliances.

Contact Details

Address Gutersloh, Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Germany
Website www.miele.com

Products / Brands

Miele Australia
Miele Dishwashers
Miele Fridges & Freezers
Miele Microwaves
Miele Ovens & Cooktops
Miele Washing Machines & Dryers
Miele Vacuum Cleaners
Miele Coffee Machines
Miele Rangehoods


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