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Sustainability means never standing still. We see it as a mandate to keep driving Miele forward. We continuously work to make sustainability an essential part of our innovations, projects, and initiatives.
Sustainability at Miele
Immer Besser:
For the planet, our only home
Gold for Miele in the EcoVadis sustainability ranking
Miele has been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis and, with 84 out of 100 points, ranks among the top two percent worldwide. An outstanding 96 points in the environment category highlight Miele's commitment to advancing sustainability systematically and with a long-term perspective.
Our vision for the future
We have defined guiding principles that shape our sustainability strategy and the targets derived from it. They provide direction for our strategic decisions.
Anchor sustainability at every step of our business
We aspire to create exceptional products and services while continuously reducing the environmental impact of our operations. We commit to our SBTi net-zero target for 2050.
Make innovative solutions that stand the test of time
We have always aimed to create durable and resource-efficient appliances that our customers love to use over decades. Our vision is a circular value chain where our products, components and materials re-enter the loop through reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling.
Drive responsible entrepreneurship and lead with purpose
Our long-term success is rooted in creating value that benefits customers, partners and colleagues. We strive to balance entrepreneurship with environmental and social stewardship.
You can find out more about Miele’s commitment to sustainability in our latest report.
Built better to last longer
Miele tests most of its household appliance series for a service life of 20 years*. The appliances tested include dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and washer-dryers, ovens, and vacuum cleaners. If you would like to learn more, please visit our 20 Years website.
Our ambassadors
We are committed to collaboration with the leading sustainability advocates on our journey to a sustainable future. In our latest content series 'Stories from our only home', we celebrate the efforts of our ambassadors, who are enacting real change by always trying to do better, and constantly improving.
Episode 1: Norbert Niederkofler
Norbert Niederkofler takes his inspiration from the nature of South Tyrol, where he is from - his approach to ethical cooking and sourcing of the ingredients from the local farms became the basis of a gastronomic revolution that he called ‘Cook the Mountain’.
His philosophy is built around respect for people, produce and our planet, mirroring Miele’s ethos of performing better with less, avoiding waste, optimising supply chains and achieving quality without compromise with products that last.
Episode 2: Kyle Connaughton
Kyle Connaughton runs a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant SingleThread in Sonoma County, California, along with his wife, Katina Connaughton, who is in charge of the SingleThread Farm.
The seasonality of the farm produce dictates everything: from what appears on the plates to leftovers of each meal that go back to the farm to nurture the soil. Circularity, and a sustainable approach overall, is at the core of the operation of both farm and restaurant: creating experiences that give people a better connection with the planet and each other; working relentlessly and constantly improving; and sharing knowledge with the local community.
A more sustainable film production
During the production of “Stories from our only home,” we aimed to generate as little waste as possible. From using reusable water bottles and rechargeable batteries to working paperless and offsetting the emissions generated. In recognition of this more sustainable film production, Miele received the Green Seal by Environmental Media Association Award.
Miele Sustainability Report
The new Miele Sustainability Report is now online - for the first time in alignment with the core structure of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and with clear progress towards our science-based climate targets.
2025 Sustainability Report
2023 Sustainability Update
2021 Sustainability Report
2019 Sustainability Report
Contact Us
For press enquiries, or if you have any questions relating to the content of this site, please contact the Sustainability Communications Team: sustainability@miele.com