Industrial, Sourcing Renewables  -  November 2, 2016

Electrolux sets 50% renewable energy target

Home appliance manufacturer AB has pledged to increase the share of renewable energy used in its operations to 50%. 

In the company's Oct. 25 announcement, made in conjunction with its being recognized on the CDP's Climate A List, Electrolux said its pursuit of renewables follows its efforts in energy efficiency. Though headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company has global operations that include a U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, N.C.

Electrolux has targeted a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020. Two key factors in reaching this goal are improving the energy efficiency of appliances, as usage represents around 80% of the climate impact, and efficiency improvements in operations.

"We are now increasing our efforts to use more energy from renewable sources," Henrik Sundström, Head of Sustainability Affairs at Electrolux, said in a statement. "This year, we've signed an agreement to only use renewable electricity in our European manufacturing of major appliances, and are moving forward with setting new goals for the rest of the world. Our ambition is that half of Electrolux energy should come from renewable sources by 2020. This means we have to more than double the share of renewable energy from today."

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