Whirlpool Corporation & Sustainability

At Whirlpool Corporation, we have a history of advances in sustainability founded on a simple principle: "Do the right things, the right ways. Always." In 1970, we became the first home appliance manufacturer to open an office of environmental control and we've been leading the industry in sustainable initiatives ever since. On average, the refrigerators, washers, dishwashers and freezers we make today are more energy efficient than the ones we made five years ago and 10 years ago. We’re proud to accept the responsibility that comes with being industry leaders in sustainability. Whether it’s in the development, use and recycling of our products, or the commitment we make to our communities, we’ll continue to do the right things for our customers, partners and the world.

Videos from this campaign

House+Home
Collage of people doing a planting project.
An open refrigerator
"Global Recycling Day" and whirlpool logo.
"Biodiversity: Preserving and Restoring Ecosystems" and Whirlpool logo over an aerial view of a shoreline.
Whirlpool logo over a green globe. "Investing in the future of our planet..."
Pam Rogers Klyn
Recycling station with different bags to recycle plastic film wrap, plastic, cans and paper

Content from this campaign

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool Corp. Achieves Goal of Zero Waste to Landfill for Manufacturing Sites Worldwide
Whirlpool Corporation today announced that it achieved Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) Gold or Platinum status (self-certification) at its large manufacturing sites worldwide, as part of the company’s ambitious and long-standing commitment to sustainable operations.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Second Offsite Wind Farm
While commercial operations began in late December, today Whirlpool Corp. announced a formal ribbon cutting at the Limestone Wind wind farm in Dawson Texas.

Innovation & Technology

Whirlpool Corp. Female Engineers and Designers Put Up Big Patent Numbers
Whirlpool Corp. Female Engineers and Designers Put Up Big Patent Numbers

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index
Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it has been named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) in recognition of the company’s ongoing focus on responsible and ethical business practices.

Energy

Whirlpool Corporation To Reach 100 Percent Renewable Electricity for U.S. Plant Operations
“Building on our long history of improved environmental performance, Whirlpool Corporation is accelerating our commitment to sustainable operations through investments like these VPPA agreements in off-site renewable energy, manufacturing plant retrofits, and ongoing energy, water, and waste reduction projects.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Providing the Best Leadership
Pam Klyn has worked at the same place since she graduated. But it’s taken her all over the world.

Environment

In Cassinetta, Italy, Whirlpool Corp. Factory Visit Reveals Several Advances in Sustainability for Local Press Corps
The Whirlpool Corp. site in Cassinetta, northern Italy, reached its zero waste to landfill goal a year ahead of schedule, and reduced its carbon emissions by 38 percent in just four years.

Environment

Whirlpool Corporation's Net Zero Commitment First Anniversary
On this first anniversary of our commitment to reach net zero emissions in our plants and operations by 2030, we're proud to share that since announcing our commitment we more than doubled our Scope 1&2 emissions reductions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Working Together to Eliminate Waste
A few yards away from its Amana, Iowa plant, a dedicated team of specialists is working around the clock to treat the wastewater generated each day by the plant—while also processing wastewater for the residents of nearby Middle Amana, Iowa, as well.

Responsible Production & Consumption

This Earth Day, Whirlpool Corp. Reflects on Its Commitment to Sustainability With Recent Investments in Its Operations and the Planet
The theme for Earth Day this year is “Invest in our planet,” and that is exactly what Whirlpool Corp. is doing, with investments in its company and the planet as part of its commitment to sustainable operations.
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