Electrolux and AIESEC come together to initiate global volunteering projects in communities around the world in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal number 12, Responsible consumption and production.
AIESEC, a global non-profit organisation lead by young people, is joining the #ActSustainably campaign to raising awareness about SDG 12. The aim is to inform young leaders about volunteering to take action on food sustainability issues in projects that address challenges such as hunger, poor nutrition, food waste and responsible consumption.
“Through our Feed the Planet partnership, Electrolux, AIESEC and Worldchefs have launched more than 10 food sustainability projects around the world since 2017. We’re very happy to deepen our relationship with AIESEC by together reaching out to the next generation of leaders about how they can contribute to SDG 12 by volunteering in these and future projects,” said Henrik Sundström, Head of Sustainability Affairs at Electrolux.
In partnership with Electrolux sustainability framework, For the Better, in 2016 Electrolux, set up the Electrolux Food Foundation. With its sustainable framework, the foundation aims to create a long-term platform for funding initiatives in this area and engaging employees around the world.
The first initiative to be financed was Feed the Planet, a partnership with AIESEC and Worldchefs which included commitments to jointly driving a number of food projects over the coming years. AIESEC, which is promoting and driving youth participation in the implementation of the UN sustainable development goals, provides volunteers to help manage projects on the ground. Worldchefs supports projects through an international network of chefs passionate about creating better food, better lives and better futures across the globe.