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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.
Gold for Miele in the EcoVadis sustainability rating
Miele has been awarded the Gold Medal by EcoVadis in 2026. With a score of 84 out of 100, Miele was, at that time, among the top five per cent of companies assessed worldwide by EcoVadis over the previous 12 months.
The EcoVadis rating is based on standardised criteria in the areas of the environment, labour and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
Click here to view further details and information on the methodology behind our EcoVadis award.
What guides our actions
At Miele, we work together on quality and sustainability. They are the strategic points of reference that transform our commitment into concrete action. Three key guiding principles form the foundation of our sustainability strategy.
How we work
We strive to integrate sustainability aspects into our business processes and to continuously reduce the environmental impacts of our operations.
How we develop and design
Our ambition is to develop innovative products that deliver lasting value to our customers. We work towards designing products and components that support long lifetimes and a more circular use of resources.
How we decide
We take a holistic approach to sustainability and seek to balance environmental, social and economic aspects in our decision-making. We consider different perspectives, including those of our employees, customers and business partners.
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
On our journey towards a more sustainable future, we speak to experts and key players in the field of sustainability. In ‘Stories about our one and only home’, we focus on their perspectives and their commitment to sustainable development.
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.
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 Reports
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.