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

Responsible Production & Consumption

Hotpoint Launches ‘Fresh Thinking for Forgotten Food’ Campaign With Jamie Oliver
This summer, Hotpoint is launching the Fresh Thinking for Forgotten Food campaign alongside Jamie Oliver, encouraging consumers to think differently about their leftovers and reduce their food waste. Hotpoint’s research has revealed that despite being concerned about reducing food waste, every UK household is throwing away £271.44 of edible food every year, with a quarter of Brits admitting they waste food simply because they forget what they have in their fridge.

Environment

Is Your Fridge Ready? Get Ready to Chill This Summer!
s your refrigerator ready for the busy summer season? Here are some simple tips to get your refrigerator in top shape for the summer months while saving food and energy costs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Wins Web Marketing Festival Award for Its Moments Not to Be Wasted Project
Whirlpool EMEA has won the Web Marketing Festival award in the category “Digital Food” for its Moments not to be Wasted, the edutainment program within primary schools in Europe raising awareness on the social and environmental value of food and the importance of not wasting it.

Environment

Whirlpool Plants Trees, Deepens Amana Roots
The Whirlpool Corporation refrigeration plant in Middle Amana has called the Amana Colonies home for 83 years. This past week, the appliance manufacturer and refrigeration company deepened its roots in the community – literally – by planting seven trees to honor the seven Amana Colonies.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool EMEA Pledges to Adopt Components of Appliances Made of 100 Percent Recycled Plastics by 2025
Whirlpool EMEA today announces that it has successfully responded to the EU Commission invitation to come forward with voluntary pledges on reducing plastics waste and boosting the uptake of recycled plastics.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool Corporation Sets New Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets
After achieving its energy and water intensity goals three years early, Whirlpool Corporation has set significant new Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHG) goals. The new science-based targets will exceed the original U.S. commitments to the Paris Climate Accord, pledging to reduce 30 percent GHG in operations and products in use by 2025, using a 2005 baseline. The goals are outlined in the 2017 Sustainability Report, which was released this week.

Green Infrastructure

How Whirlpool Uses Local Data to Spin up Global Cleanup Plans
By employing tactics to keep tabs on energy usage, water consumption and waste at manufacturing sites, Whirlpool Corporation has empowered its sustainability team to scale its impact globally and potentially save the company at least $1 million over the next two years.

Sustainable Development Goals

Whirlpool’s Voglewede Pursues a Sustainable Customer Connection
Whirlpool Corporation aims to ensure customers are "proud" to purchase its products for performance as well as the company's commitment to sustainability in all aspects of its business. Director of Global Sustainability Ron Voglewede shares more on the company's sustainability strategy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Among Top-ranked Companies in 2017 Newsweek Green Rankings
Whirlpool Corporation has risen in the Newsweek Green Rankings to 50 and 82 on the national and global lists respectively. The rankings assess the environmental performance of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. and the world. This year, Whirlpool Corporation was classified as a "top-ranked company," a designation awarded to fewer than 100 companies on either list.

Energy

Whirlpool Corporation in Ottawa Going Wind Power
Whirlpool Corporation has completed installation of wind turbine near Ottawa, OH plant that is expected to generate energy quantities equivalent to the amount needed to power 300 - 400 American homes.
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