Sustainability Report 2007
If an average German family replaced its ten year-old refrigerator, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher with the most updated models, it would reduce energy consumption by about 370 kWh (325 kilograms CO2 emissions) and save 4,209 liters of water.
Electrolux launched an online service that calculates the impact on electricity and water savings of replacing energy-thirsty appliances. Potential savings are presented not only for individual consumers, but also for municipal and national governments.
The goal of the site is to raise awareness of the role of energy efficiency in tackling climate change. Some 300 articles on the Ecosavings calculator and an associated press campaign have appeared in media in Europe and North America.
