Electrolux AB
Electrolux Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Electrolux conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Electrolux's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Electrolux generated a total of 148 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 96.55% of Electrolux's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 3.45% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Electrolux's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Electrolux's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Electrolux reported a total waste generation of 148 metric tonnes, of which 96.55% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Electrolux has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Electrolux reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Electrolux's total waste generation decreased by 11.08%, including a further 12.6% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.
Over the same period, Electrolux's waste recovery rate increased by 1.69%, including a 7.91% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.
Overall, Electrolux has made measurable progress in reducing its waste generation while strengthening recovery systems. This dual improvement indicates a mature and proactive approach to environmental performance.
Electrolux’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Electrolux’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Electrolux generated a total of 148 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 1.02% of Electrolux's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 98.98% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Electrolux’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Electrolux reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Electrolux's total waste generation decreased by 11.08%, with an additional 12.6% decline in 2023, suggesting a consistent and deliberate effort to minimize waste generation at the source.
Over the same period, Electrolux reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 45.58%, with a further 28.49% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact.
Overall, Electrolux has made consistent and substantial progress in reducing both the quantity and the danger of its waste, highlighting a strong, well-executed waste strategy focused on minimizing environmental impact.