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Electrolux Annual Report 2003 85
Environmental Performance
Phase-out of substances with ozone-depleting
and global warming potential
The graph shows the relative change in ozone depleting and global warming
potential in refrigerants and insulating gases used in the Group's products from
1992 to 2003. The annual calculations are based on the ODP and GWP equiva-
lents of different substances, as defined by the United Nations Environment
Program (UNEP). In order to adjust for changes in production structure and
enable annual comparisons, values are normalized against the total amount of
used substances. The year 1992 is set as index 100%. The curve reflects the
transition from CFC, via HCFC to HFC and HC in Europe, where today HC
dominates. In North America, HCFC and HFC are still dominant. In the new
markets, HCFC, HFC and HC are used. There is no use of CFC in the Group. The
decrease for 2000–2003 is a consequence of phasing out CFC in India. All other
changes are due to product mix changes.
Environmental management systems
The Electrolux Environmental Management System (EMS) is a
vital tool for achieving and maintaining high standards for clean
manufacturing. The Group’s policy stipulates that all manufactur-
ing units with at least 50 employees shall be certified according
to ISO 14001. Newly acquired units shall complete the certification
process within three years after acquisition. By the end of 2003,
91% of the Group’s total manufacturing area was certified accord-
ing to ISO 14001, corresponding to 74 production units, or 89%
of the total number of units required to certify. The Group also
aims to implement EMS for the entire operation in each business
sector. Apart from production units, six non-manufacturing units
have received ISO 14001 certification. Two units are also regis-
tered according to the EU management tool EMAS.
Performance indicators
A number of environmental performance indicators have been
developed to access the results of the Group’s environmental
work.
This year’s data confirm the trends toward improved environ-
mental performance in Group products and production processes.
There is a reduction over time in CO2emissions as well as for
energy and water consumption per added value. However, due to
the weakening of the US dollar, the indicators for energy and CO2
emissions increased in 2003.
Material utilization in production improved in 2003, resulting in a
reduction of land filled waste and hazardous material. At the same
time, externally recycled material increased.
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ODP Europe
GWP Europe
ODP North America
GWP North America
ODP New markets
GWP New Markets
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Share of gross profit
Percentage of units sold
Treated water/
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m3/kSEK
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Treated water per added value
Energy consumption/
added value
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Energy consumption per added value
CO2/added value
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CO2per added valueGreen range
Since a large part of environmental impact depends on the volume of produc-
tion, some indicators are calculated in relation to added value, which is defined
as the difference between total production cost and the cost for direct material.
Within major appliances in Europe, the products with the best environmental
performance accounted for 13% of total sold units in 2003, and 18% of gross
profit.