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Assessing Supplier Water Risk at Electrolux's Pearl River Site

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Assessing Supplier Water Risk at Electrolux's Pearl River Site

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Area: 5888268 km2
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Brazil; Peru; Suriname; France; Colombia; Guyana; Bolivia; Venezuela; Ecuador
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Santa Cruz; Manaus; La Paz
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Countries: China
Basins: Yellow River
Project SDGs:
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Water Use Efficiency (SDG 6.4)
Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Increased stakeholder participation
Services Needed: Stakeholder engagement & facilitation
Desired Partner: Business
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2018  »  Ongoing
Contextual Condition(s): Other
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $100,000 - $500,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: RESOURCES: Not enough participants
Project Source: CDP
Profile Completion: 85%

Project Overview

Electrolux is working close with its OEM/ODM suppliers, and has carried out a risk assessment based on WWFs water risk tool. The suppliers are tracking water by source on a monthly base, and data is sent to Electrolux on a quarterly basis. Targets are in place, and also followed up every quarter. In 2017, Electrolux organized an Climate and Water summit for OEM/ODM suppliers in order to share best practices from Electrolux, other suppliers and external experts. To increase s…

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Electrolux is working close with its OEM/ODM suppliers, and has carried out a risk assessment based on WWFs water risk tool. The suppliers are tracking water by source on a monthly base, and data is sent to Electrolux on a quarterly basis. Targets are in place, and also followed up every quarter. In 2017, Electrolux organized an Climate and Water summit for OEM/ODM suppliers in order to share best practices from Electrolux, other suppliers and external experts. To increase supplier engagement Electrolux awarded the best performing supplier during the summit.

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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: Other
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Manufacturers
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $100,000 - $500,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: RESOURCES: Not enough participants

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AB Electrolux (Organization)

www.electroluxgroup.com/en

AB Electrolux (commonly known as Electrolux) is a Swedish multinational home appliance manufacturer, headquartered in Stockholm. It is consistently ranked the world's second-largest appliance maker by units sold (after Whirlpool). Learn More

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