Miele
Miele ranks at the top of this first-wave home ranking because durability, repair logic, circularity pilots, and long-term family ownership create one of the clearest evidence-backed sustainability models in household appliances.
Score
90
Industry
Home
Country
Germany
Report year
2025
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Score breakdown
Resource efficiency
93Twenty-year product-life testing, refurbished spare parts, and circular-design work make Miele unusually strong on resource efficiency.
Impact on environment
88Climate and water work are credible and increasingly structured, though use-phase impacts still dominate appliance footprints.
Social responsibility
86Supply-chain and workforce oversight look serious, helped by relatively concentrated sourcing and a more controlled operating model than many peers.
Economic benefits
92Premium positioning, independence from external investors, and long-life products make sustainability investment financially durable.
Certifications and signals
Evidence and sources
Miele Sustainability Report 2025
Miele
Covers products, climate, water, supply chain, governance, and key figures in an ESRS-aligned structure.
View sourceSustainability at Miele
Miele
Summarizes 20-year testing, circular-value-chain ambitions, and long-term climate commitments.
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