EDITOR’S COMMENT Jack Cheeseman
November 2021
ertonline.co.uk
All change please
global warming. Some said it was our last chance to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, and a whole raft of commitments emerged following two weeks of discussions and decisions. The Glasgow Climate Pact was the centrepiece
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of the event, setting out plans for countries to cut emissions further and faster in the next decade – keeping warming well below two and closer to 1.5 degrees. Arguably one of the hidden victories of the
Summit was around emissions reporting and new rules which will make it much easier for experts to compare climate progress across countries over the coming years. And crucially, there was a commitment to phase out coal use and stop financing new fossil fuel projects overseas. There is no denying that COP26 was an
extremely important opportunity for governments and leaders to discuss cleaner and greener ways of working in the near future. But they are certainly not the only ones who can make a difference. For many years now, manufacturers across all industries have been adapting their practices and developing new technologies in recognition of the need for change. One brand that is helping to lead consumers
towards a more sustainable future is Electrolux – a global company that has dedicated ambitions to reduce its environmental impact and help towards fighting climate change. Its new sustainability
orld leaders recently gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 Summit to agree on a path forward for tackling
framework, For the Better 2030, will help ensure it remains at the forefront of developments throughout the next decade and beyond. In this month’s issue of ERT you can read my
exclusive interview with Luke Harding, General Manager of Electrolux UK and Ireland, who talks through the company’s key aims, which include zero carbon emissions from its factories and sites around the world; product ranges containing at least 50 per cent recycled materials; and educating and encouraging consumers more generally towards a more sustainable way of life. This last point is particularly important.
Changes in the use of appliances – and the technology within them as well – is one of the
See you soon!
I’m sure you already know, but the ERT Turning Point Live! Conference and ERT Awards will return in just over a week! It’s coming round quickly! Taking place at The Grand Connaught Rooms in
London on Monday 6 December, it will be a jam- packed day of stimulating and invaluable presentations and discussions at Turning Point Live! in the morning – followed by the prestigious and unmissable ERT Awards in the afternoon!
I cannot wait for friends and colleagues to come
together again to celebrate the industry’s finest! It’s so important after recent difficult times that we take a moment to focus on positivity and reward everyone’s hard work. Secure your place now:
ertawards.co.uk/book-tickets. And we hope to see you there!
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biggest ways consumers can contribute towards a greener planet, while also saving themselves money in energy and water bills. Appliances nowadays are nudging consumers to opt for lower, more eco-friendly temperatures with the confidence that they’ll still get impressive cleaning results. “Sometimes consumers see sustainability as a
bit of a sacrifice,” Luke told me, “but today’s technology is really making it easier; it’s a win for the planet and a win for the consumer.” You can read my interview with Luke Harding
on page 18 this month. And there’s also a piece from AMDEA’s Paul Hide on page 12 all about the appliance industry achieving net zero!
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