Miele Achieves 'Gold' in ESG Sustainability Assessment, Proving Top 5% Status

Top-Ranked in Environmental Performance

Dishwashers Use as Little as 6L of Water

Washing Machines Reduce Water Consumption with PowerWash

German home appliance manufacturer Miele has been recognized as one of the top 5% performers in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) within the home appliance manufacturing industry, after achieving the Gold rating in a global sustainability assessment conducted by an ESG evaluation agency.

On March 16, Miele announced that it had been awarded the Gold rating in the sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis. EcoVadis conducts annual sustainability assessments of approximately 150,000 companies worldwide, evaluating across four key areas: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

In this year's assessment, Miele scored 84 out of a possible 100 points. This result places the company in the top 2% percentile within the home appliance manufacturing industry.

Miele also received high scores across the detailed evaluation criteria. In particular, it was rated in the top 1% for the Environment category, and demonstrated balanced performance in key areas such as Labor & Human Rights and Sustainable Procurement. Additionally, Miele received a positive assessment in the Ethics category related to business operations, thereby proving its competitiveness across all aspects of ESG.

Miele dishwasher capable of washing with a minimum of 6 liters of water. Miele

Miele continues to introduce technologies aimed at environmental protection throughout its product development processes. In particular, the company integrates technologies into product design that reduce water usage and maximize resource efficiency.

The Miele G 7000 dishwasher series, when using its AutoSensor wash program, is capable of cleaning with as little as 6L of water. Compared to the typical 60–100L of water used for hand washing dishes, this reduces water consumption by up to one-sixteenth.

This program features a turbidity sensor (optical sensor) that measures the cloudiness (level of contamination) of the wash water, analyzes it, and automatically adjusts the amount of water, washing time, and temperature accordingly. When using the AutoDos function, which automatically dispenses detergent, the amount of detergent is also adjusted automatically based on the level of contamination.

Additionally, the implementation of a high-efficiency circulation pump system and an efficient spray structure allows water to be recirculated and expands the washing coverage, enabling effective cleaning with only a small amount of water.

Miele has obtained the Gold rating in the sustainability assessment conducted by EcoVadis, a global ESG evaluation agency. Miele

Miele washing machines feature the 'PowerWash' function, which improves washing efficiency while reducing water usage. By spraying wash water from the top of the drum using a circulation pump, laundry is repeatedly showered with water, quickly wetting the fabric and effectively removing contaminants, rather than simply soaking the laundry in water.

This function is designed to ensure the laundry is evenly moistened even at low water levels, which reduces water consumption while maintaining stable washing performance. The PowerWash-based 'QuickPowerWash' program completes a full wash cycle in approximately 49 minutes, reducing washing time while preserving washing effectiveness.

These water efficiency technologies are drawing even greater attention ahead of World Water Day on March 22, as the importance of water resource management is increasingly emphasized. In this way, Miele continues to develop resource-efficient products by applying sustainable technologies to major appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.

A representative from Miele Korea stated, "The EcoVadis Gold rating is a result that reflects the efforts we have made throughout the entire ESG process, from product development to manufacturing." The representative added, "Miele will continue to introduce home appliances that help consumers practice resource conservation in their daily lives by developing technologies that prioritize efficient use of water and energy."

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