INTERVIEW: ELECTROLUX
Electrolux leads locally
Murray Crow, Managing Director at Electrolux SA
Electrolux South Africa continues to deliver on its promise to reduce its environmental footprint by using renewable energy to power operations. Murray Crow, Managing Director at Electrolux SA, tells SA BUSINESS INTEGRATOR about Electrolux SA’s successful journey of shifting to sustainable and renewable energy solutions that powers an impressive 80% of operations during the day.
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In 2020 Electrolux SA implemented an 112kW solar system and developed a 1MW solar energy system that went live in November 2021 at the Benoni factory, powering factory and warehouse operations. What is the driving force behind achieving these milestones? At Electrolux our core purpose is to shape living for the better. There is no better way than creating a sustainable future for the generations to come. At COP26, countries pledged their plans to reduce their emissions to ensure a better future. We also need to do our part and plan to be carbon neutral in our operations globally by 2030. We strive not only to offer our customers sustainable products (including solar geysers), but to manufacture them in a sustainable way. Examples of this include: • 2020: 112kWp solar plant for offices which includes 308 solar panels. Cost at R1.4 million.