Energy efficiency:
the same performance
with reduced consumption
Energy consumption
On average, at least 70% of the carbon footprint of Tefal products is related to their everyday use. This figure rises to 98% for certain products such as kettles. In order to reduce the environmental impact of our products, it is therefore essential to work on improving their energy efficiency.
A minimum of 10% energy savings
Any improvement, however small, therefore has a very significant impact on our environmental footprint. Our eco-designed products must reduce their energy consumption by at least 10% compared to a reference product in the category.
How does energy efficiency work?
Our research and development teams design ingenious solutions so that our products require less energy thanks to optimised yield while providing same service as before.
Effiwatts: more efficient watts
We often compare products in terms of their electrical power. However, it is essential to understand that at equal power, two products do not necessarily offer the same performance levels. Low-energy bulbs, for example, offer the same light intensity for sometimes 10 times less power.
What are Effiwatts?
To help you choose your household products, we have introduced Effiwatts in our specifications to express the energy efficiency of our products more clearly, and allow you to compare the values you really need to focus on.
These two vacuum cleaners offer the same suction power using the same protocol. To do so, one needs 2100 watts and the other one 550 watts… much better!
Eco-tips
Energy efficiency also happens at home and on a daily basis, when you use our products. By putting a lid on your pot, for example, the water will boil faster and therefore require less energy. For more info, discover some eco-tips, to help reduce our environmental footprint together.
Our eco-design criteria
The life cycle analysis of our products allowed us to identify
5 eco-design priorities to reduce our impacts:
