Enderson Guimaraes,

CEO Electrolux Major Appliances

EMEA
Sustainability International Forum
October 1, 2010
Sustainability throughout the
product cycle

Usage
Consumption of Water,
Energy and Chemicals
90 to 95%

Production & Distribution

Consumption of Materials,
Energy and Water
4 to 10%

Disposal
Consumption of Energy >8M tons/yr
< 1%
Electrolux climate strategy

Cut our energy and water consumption

over 30% energy saving
over 45% water consumption reduction

Energy & Water efficient products

Refrigerators & Driers: -70% energy last 10 years
Washers & Dish: -50% water last 10 years
Hobs new tech: -45% energy
Active participation in recycling under WEEE directive

Raise consumer awareness on the role of energy-

efficient appliances
Principles to meet climate challenge

 Price on CO 2 emissions instead of detail regulations

 A level playing field

 Global harmonization of product standards