Electrolux included in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the fourth consecutive year

Electrolux has once again been recognized for sustainability leadership. The prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) includes the 10% best-in-class economic, environmental and social performers among the world’s 2,500 largest companies.

"I am proud Electrolux is ranked among the world’s sustainability leaders yet again," says Hans Stråberg, Electrolux President and CEO. ”Electrolux has in recent years been acknowledged and praised by many objective sources for our business performance and sustainability efforts. This confirms that we are on the right track and doing what is right for shareholders and consumers. We’ve worked hard to reach where we are today – but we’re not stopping at that.”

Focusing on sustainability provides business opportunities for Electrolux. Four areas are prioritized:

• A principled business – Electrolux foundation “respect and diversity,” ”ethics and integrity” and “safety and sustainability” are principles of conduct for all employees.
• Climate challenge – By continuing develop climate-smart products, raise consumer awareness and increase our own energy efficiency, Electrolux strives to reduce the carbon footprint of its products and business operations.
• Responsible sourcing – Electrolux extends its standards of conduct throughout the supply chain.
• Restructuring – Electrolux applies an open and transparent approach to decisions that affect stakeholders during restructuring.

Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes track the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. Based on the cooperation of Dow Jones Indexes and Sustainable Asset Management (SAM), an independent asset management company headquartered in Zurich, the indexes provide asset managers with reliable and objective benchmarks to manage sustainability portfolios. The indexes follow a best-in-class approach and include sustainability leaders from each industry on a global and regional level, respectively. The evaluation is based on criteria such as corporate governance, risk management, branding, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards and labor practices.

More information about the index: http://www.sustainability-indexes.com/ and http://www.electrolux.com/sustainability 

For further information please contact Electrolux Media Relations +46 8 657 6507.

About the Electrolux Group Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 40 million products to customers in 150 countries every year. The company focuses on innovations that are thoughtfully designed, based on extensive consumer insight, to meet the real needs of consumers and professionals. Electrolux products include refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners and cookers sold under esteemed brands such as Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux, Eureka and Frigidaire. In 2009, Electrolux had sales of SEK 109 billion and 51,000 employees. For more information, visit www.electrolux.com/press and www.electrolux.com/news.

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