Skip to content


Purpose with every purchase.

A portion of proceeds from dishwasher purchases until June 30, 2026 will support verified forest initiatives in Canada.

Shop now


Estimated carbon impact since 2022:
13,475,000 kg CO2e(1)

View total impacts

Our Commitment


Miele Canada supports the protection and restoration of Canadian forests through third-party verified forest carbon programs and verified tree-planting initiatives.

Forest ecosystems are widely recognized for their role in storing carbon, supporting biodiversity, maintaining wildlife habitat, and sustaining cultural, recreational, and community values.

Working with established forestry partners, Miele purchases verified forest carbon offsets from projects designed to conserve existing forest landscapes and supports new tree establishment and restoration on degraded lands. These activities are delivered through project-based forestry programs and quantified using recognized forest carbon accounting methods as part of Miele’s broader environmental commitment.

The Miele Forest Projects


Miele Canada contributes to forest conservation and restoration initiatives in Canada through partnerships with forestry organizations and participation in verified forest carbon programs.

Through established forestry partners, Miele contributes to climate and conservation initiatives in two primary ways:

  • Purchasing verified carbon offsets from projects that aim to protect and preserve existing old growth Canadian forests, and
  • Supporting new tree establishment and forest restoration activities on degraded and damaged Canadian lands.

Carbon-related benefits associated with these activities are quantified using recognized forest carbon accounting approaches, including projects verified under the British Columbia Forest Carbon Offset Protocol and retired on the BC Carbon Registry.

In addition to their role in carbon storage, forest ecosystems provide important wildlife habitat, maintain biodiversity, and support recreational, educational, and cultural values. The projects supported aim to reduce forest loss pressures and restore degraded lands using native species appropriate to local ecosystems.

A portion of the proceeds from every dishwasher purchased between April 1 and June 30, 2026 will support the preservation and restoration of local Canadian forests through our established forestry partners.

Ontario Post-Mining Reforestation Project

Rehabilitating degraded land and restoring biodiversity in Greater Sudbury through reforestation efforts.

More info

British Columbia Post-fire Reforestation Project

Restoring wild-fire damaged landscapes through reforestation and soil rehabilitation.

More info

Great Bear Forest Carbon Project – Haida Gwaii

Protecting mature coastal rainforest from the threat of logging and development.

More info

Native Woodland Restoration Project – Saskatchewan

Restoring abandoned farmlands to original Boreal forest.

More info

Our estimated impacts from 2022 - 2025 are equivalent to2:

Trees
Planted
?

The number of estimated equivalent Trees Planted is a communication estimate used to help express carbon quantities in more familiar terms. The reported total includes both newly planted trees and an estimated tree-equivalent associated with mature forest conservation.
The reported tree-equivalent figure is an illustrative metric derived by converting the estimated carbon impact (in tonnes of CO₂e) associated with mature forest conservation initiatives into a more familiar unit. This conversion uses an internal estimate of one tonne CO₂e per 10 trees, informed by forestry growth models, species-appropriate sequestration factors, and modeled growth curves over the project’s assessment period, including approaches consistent with methodologies such as VM0010.
The tree-equivalent figure is provided for communication purposes only and does not represent an exact biological tree count or a requirement of the Improved Forest Management methodology. All figures are estimates based on project-level reporting and internal calculation methods.

Estimated Equivalents2
134,750

Carbon
Captured
?

The total carbon impact associated with the initiative represents estimated net greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits from supported forestry activities in Canada. These include:
1. Mature Forest Conservation (Improved Forest Management)
Carbon quantities associated with forest conservation are calculated using forest carbon accounting approaches consistent with Improved Forest Management (IFM) methodologies. Project accounting follows principles aligned with the British Columbia Forest Carbon Offset Protocol which follows methodologies to quantify changes in forest carbon stocks over time relative to baseline forest management scenarios.
2. New Tree Establishment (Reforestation/Afforestation)
The carbon-equivalent associated with tree-planting activities is estimated by modeling the anticipated carbon sequestration of newly established trees over the project’s assessment period. These estimates are based on forestry growth models, species-appropriate sequestration factors, and modeled growth curves that reflect expected biomass development under local site conditions, using approaches consistent with recognized methodologies such as VM0010. The resulting carbon-equivalent values are expressed in tonnes of CO₂e and represent modeled estimates of carbon storage over time, rather than direct measurements or guaranteed outcomes.
All figures are estimates based on project-level reporting and internal calculation methods.

Estimated Tonnes CO2e1
13,475

Dishwashing Neutralized
?

"Estimated Equivalent Years of Dishwashing” is an illustrative comparison used to help express carbon quantities in familiar household terms. The estimate is based on representative ENERGY STAR® energy performance and household usage assumptions, including:

  • Approx. 1.082 kWh per dishwasher cycle
  • An assumed average of 215 wash cycles per year

This corresponds to a typical annual household dishwasher electricity use, combined with a national reference electricity emissions factor for Canada of ~100–140 g CO₂e per kWh – Source: Environment Canada (historical national average; actual regional factors vary).
This comparison expresses how much carbon is associated with typical household dishwasher electricity use over time. It does not represent a direct cancellation, offset, or guarantee of eliminating a consumer’s dishwashing emissions. Actual energy use and emissions vary depending on appliance model, settings, water temperature inputs, and local electricity sources.
All figures are estimates based on project-level reporting and internal calculation methods.

Estimated Equivalent Years2
464,555

Laundry
Neutralized
?

“Estimated Equivalent Loads of Laundry” is an illustrative comparison used to help express carbon quantities in familiar household terms.The estimate is based on representative ENERGY STAR® energy performance and household usage assumptions, including:

  • Approx. 116 kWh per 295 loads of washing
  • Approx. 133 kWh per 283 loads of electric drying

This corresponds to an average energy use per laundry load, combined with a national reference electricity emissions factor for Canada of ~100 g CO₂e per kWh – Source: Environment Canada (historical national average; actual regional factors vary)
This comparison expresses how much carbon is associated with typical household laundry electricity use over time. It does not represent a direct cancellation, offset, or guarantee of eliminating a consumer’s laundry emissions. Actual energy use and emissions vary by appliance model, settings, drying method, and local electricity sources.
All figures are estimates based on project-level reporting and internal calculation methods

Estimated Equivalent Loads2
156,107,902

Discover Our Dishwashers' Sustainability Features

Shop now

Innovative water supply for economical dishwashing

Ecopower Technology

Water consumption in all cycles dynamically changes depending on the soiling level of the dishes and how full the dishwasher is. This means that less energy is needed for heating – allowing you to benefit from an energy-efficient dishwasher. An intelligent supply system and a new, highly efficient filter system help to save water. Additional insulation reduces heat losses and thus reduces the energy needed to heat the water.

Subject to technical changes; no liability accepted for the accuracy of the information given.

Minimum consumption with top results

Freshwater Dishwasher

Miele Dishwashers rely solely on fresh water and can wash dishes with as little as 6 l of water in the Normal program – much less than the contents of a sink. With this feature, Miele has reduced water consumption by 85% over the last 30 years. Electricity consumption has also been reduced to new all-time lows: In the Economy program, Miele dishwashers achieve energy consumption values of just 0.67 kWh.

Subject to technical changes; no liability accepted for the accuracy of the information given.

Save up to 35% electricity

Hot Water Connection

All Miele dishwashers can be connected to hot water at temperatures of up to 140°F (60°C). In the certain programs, this can reduce electricity consumption by up to 35% and program cycle times by up to 10%.

Subject to technical changes; no liability accepted for the accuracy of the information given.

A Message from Nelson Fresco, President & CEO of Miele Canada

Our Responsibility

For Miele, sustainability is entrenched in the values and traditions of the company and is the absolute foundation for long-term corporate success. Miele is a member of the UN sustainability organization Global Compact and signatory of the "Diversity Charter" Miele publishes a sustainability report every two years.

More info

Our Partners

The Miele Forest projects operate in partnership with LivClean, a top-ranked Canadian carbon offset retailer.

Learn More

Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative (CFN) is an alliance of Indigenous Nations on the North Pacific Coast of British Columbia—a region known throughout the world as the Great Bear Rainforest. The alliance includes the Wuikinuxv, Haida, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo Xaix’ais, Nuxalk, Gitga’at, Metlakatla and Gitxaala First Nations.

CFN was created based on a shared commitment and conviction that if a conservation-based economy is to succeed, our active and meaningful participation is essential. In recent years, the CFN has also emerged as a world leader in the sale of carbon credits. These carbon credits provide their Nations with revenue to support sustainable economic initiatives, such as renewable energy projects, eco-tourism, and sustainable fisheries. This revenue also supports social development within the communities, and helps to conserve the largest and most ecologically significant temperate rainforest in the world – the Great Bear Rainforest..

Learn More

Anew Climate is a leading decarbonization solutions provider. Through strategic, finance, regulatory, scientific, and impact expertise, Anew enables businesses and organizations to align their conservation and impact goals with actionable next steps. The Miele Forest carbon offsets in support of the Great Bear Rainforest Carbon Project are managed through Anew and its strategic alliances.

Learn More

Founded in 2007 to sustain a third generation family farm in northern Alberta, The Carbon Farmer has planted and protected more than one million native trees and shrubs on conserved land. These projects create habitat and store carbon, addressing the major environmental issues of deforestation and climate change. The co-founders, husband and wife duo Brad and Rebecca Rabiey, finalized an investment from Bruce Croxon and Arlene Dickinson of CBC Dragons’ Den, following a successful pitch on the show in 2012. Together they are now completing projects across Canada and internationally.

Learn More

veritree is a data driven, restorative platform that connects nature-based solutions with mission-driven companies ready to lead the restorative economy. With on-the-ground monitoring and blockchain verification, veritree improves transparency and trust through data and tools that revitalize ecosystems, strengthen communities, and build climate solutions.

The success behind tentree’s planting program, veritree scales consumer-centric programs between planting organizations and corporations around the world. veritree’s mission is to restore the planet — planting and verifying one billion trees within the decade. For more information, visit veritree.com.

Learn More

¹The total carbon impact associated with the initiative represents estimated net greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits from supported forestry activities in Canada, including Mature Forest Conservation (Improved Forest Management) and New Tree Establishment (Reforestation/Afforestation). All figures are estimates based on project-level reporting and internal calculation methods.

²For ease of understanding, Estimated Impacts numbers are an illustrative comparison used to help express carbon quantities in familiar household terms. These figures are illustrative and estimates only.