Electrolux retains position as industry leader in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

KUCHING: Electrolux has been named Industry Leader in the Household Durables category in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index ( DJSI World).

It is the twelfth consecutive year that Electrolux receives this recognition in the assessment, which is published by RobecoSAM.

“We’re honored to once again have been recognized as industry leaders within sustainability. Acting sustainably is part of our purpose – shape living for the better – and reflects on everything we do and in our efforts to empower consumers to live more enjoyably and sustainably,” Electrolux’s head of Sustainability Affairs Henrik Sundstrom said.

“This year, the assessment results of Electrolux show the width of our sustainability promises. In all dimensions - economic, environmental and social, Electrolux obtains a leadership position in our industry.”

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices enable investors to integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios. At the same time, they provide an effective engagement platform to encourage companies to adopt sustainable best practices.

Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people.

As a leading global appliance company, Electrolux places the consumer at the heart of everything it does.

“Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year,” the company said.

In 2017 Electrolux had sales of SEK122 billion and employed 56,000 people around the world.