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Electrolux

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SWE
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Household appliances manufacturer

Second largest household appliance maker in the world (after Whirlpool). Brands include Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Eureka, Frigidaire and Westinghouse. Its Green Range was 13% of products sold in 2014.

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Company Assessment

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AB Electrolux
Environment CDP Climate A List
In 2018, 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 2018][More on Climate Change]
Business Ethics 100/100 SAM Rank
This company received a SAM Rank of 100/100 in the Household Durables category of the 2018 SAM Corporate Sustainability Assessment. The index is 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 2018][More on Sustainability Reporting]
Social 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.
[Source 2016][More on Workers Rights]
Business Ethics 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 2016][More on Finance]
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 2017][More on Climate Change]
Business Ethics 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 2016][More on Sustainability Reporting]
Business Ethics 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 2019][More on Multi-Stakeholder Initiatives]
Social 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 2017][More on Human Rights]

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Company Details

Company Structure Public company
Revenue US$14.4 billion in 2014
# Employees 60,000 in 2014
Subsidiaries Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd

Contact Details

Address Stockholm, Sweden
Website www.electrolux.com

Products / Brands

Electrolux Home Products
AEG Dishwashers
AEG Fridges & Freezers
AEG Microwaves
AEG Ovens & Cooktops
AEG Washing Machines & Dryers
AEG Coffee Machines
Chef Ovens & Cooktops
Dishlex Dishwashers
Electrolux Dishwashers
Electrolux Fridges & Freezers
Electrolux Microwaves
Electrolux Ovens & Cooktops
Electrolux Washing Machines & Dryers
Electrolux Vaccuum Cleaners
Electrolux Small Kitchen Appliances
Hoover Vaccuum Cleaners
Kelvinator Air Conditioners
Kelvinator Fridges & Freezers
Simpson Washing Machines & Dryers
Westinghouse Dishwashers
Westinghouse Fridges & Freezers
Westinghouse Microwaves
Westinghouse Ovens & Cooktops


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