Organizational details

Whirlpool Corporation
2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Whirlpool Corporation is a publicly traded company, listed on the NYSE Chicago and New York Stock Exchange. Countries where Whirlpool Corporation operates and that are relevant to the topics covered in this report are: Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Mexico and United States of America.

Entities included in the organization’s sustainability reporting

Operations data in this report is from majority-owned subsidiaries. Countries where Whirlpool Corporation operates and that are relevant to the topics covered in this report are: Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Mexico and United States of America.

Reporting period, frequency and contact point

See About This Report.

External assurance

See External Limited Assurance.

Activities, value chain and other business relationships

See Our Approach and Governance.

Employees

See Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Governance structure and composition

See How We Govern ESG.

Nomination and selection of the highest governance body

See Proxy Statement, pages 1-16.

Chair of the highest governance body

See Proxy Statement, pages 1-16.

Role of the highest governance body in overseeing the management of impacts

See How We Govern ESG.

Delegation of responsibility for managing impacts

See How We Govern ESG.

Role of the highest governance body in sustainability reporting

See How We Govern ESG.

Conflicts of interest

See Proxy Statement, pages 10 and 19.
See also Ethics, Integrity and Compliance and Global Enterprise Policies.
In addition, each year as part of our Annual Certification and Our Integrity Manual Refresher training, we ask all in-scope employees to certify that they have disclosed any conflicts of interest and have read all applicable Whirlpool policies and Our Integrity Manual.

Communication of critical concerns

See Ethics, Integrity and Compliance and our Integrity Line. In 2024, zero publicly disclosed critical concerns were communicated to the highest governing body.

Collective knowledge of the highest governance body

See How We Govern ESG.

Evaluation of the performance of the highest governance body

See How We Govern ESG.

Remuneration policies

See Proxy Statement, pages 25-44.

Process to determine remuneration

See Proxy Statement, pages 65-70 and Global Enterprise Policies.

Annual total compensation ratio

See Proxy Statement, page 65 and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Statement on sustainable development strategy

See Message From Our CEO.

Policy commitments

See Ethics, Integrity and Compliance and Global Enterprise Policies.

Embedding policy commitments

See Ethics, Integrity and Compliance, Responsible Sourcing and Global Enterprise Policies.

Processes to remediate negative impacts

See Ethics, Integrity and Compliance.

Mechanisms for seeking advice and raising concerns

See Ethics, Integrity and Compliance.

Compliance with laws and regulations

Whirlpool Corporation received no significant fines or sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws/regulations in 2024. Each year, all manufacturing sites assess compliance status and complete the “Annual Compliance Assurance Letter,” confirming that they are in substantial compliance with environmental, health and safety laws, regulations and other obligations. Further information on significant fines from prior periods is contained in the company's most recent Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In particular, on December 19, 2024, the France Competition Authority's (FCA) college issued its final decision in its investigation of appliance manufacturers and retailers in France, setting our final fine amount at $75 million, within the range of our preliminary settlement with the FCA in 2023 (See page 84, Commitments and Contingencies — Competition Investigation).

Membership associations

Whirlpool Corporation’s main memberships of industry associations are held with APPLiA, AHAM and ELETROS.

Approach to stakeholder engagement

See Our Approach and Governance.

Collective bargaining agreements

See Form 10-K, page 23.
See Employee Experience.
See Global Enterprise Policies.

Process to determine material topics

See Our Approach and Governance.

List of material topics

See Our Approach and Governance.

Management of material topics

See Our Approach and Governance.

Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change

See Risk Management and TCFD Index.

Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage

The ratio of the standard entry-level hourly wage to local minimum wage varies from location to location around the world. This variation is necessary to comply with local market conditions and with wage minimums in countries or municipalities that set the minimums. Whirlpool complies with local minimum wage laws in each jurisdiction in which we operate. Whirlpool does not vary entry-level compensation by gender.

Proportion of spending on local suppliers

Whirlpool Corporation is a global company with operations across the world. Local and global suppliers are evaluated based on multiple procurement criteria that may change sometimes based on business conditions. Approximately 60%–80% of our purchasing budget is within the locality where our product is produced.

Operations assessed for risks related to corruption

See Form 10-K, pages 20-21.
100% of our operations are regularly assessed and evaluated for multiple compliance and ethics risks, including risks related to corruption.

Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures

100% of our Board of Directors and Executive Committee members have received communication regarding the organization’s anti-corruption policies and procedures, including Our Integrity Manual. In addition, 100% of Whirlpool Corporation's Executive Committee, and numerous other Whirlpool senior leaders, participated in our Global Integrity Quarter, where they participated in training and/or messaging on the importance of Whirlpool Corporation's commitment to anti-corruption practices, policies and integrity. The members of the Executive Committee reflect senior leadership in each of our regional operations. Senior leaders reflect employees ranging from director and above in each of our regional operations.

Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

We had zero confirmed incidents of corruption and zero public legal cases regarding corruption in 2024.

Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices

See Form 10-K, page 32.

Approach to tax

See Global Enterprise Policies. Tax strategy is reviewed annually by the chief executive officer, chief financial and administrative officer and senior vice president-of tax.

Tax governance, control, and risk management

The tax governance and control framework are embedded in Whirlpool Corporation’s internal controls, and compliance with these controls is assessed through routine reviews by the company's Internal Audit function and independent external auditors. The senior vice president of tax is ultimately responsible for compliance with these internal controls.

Our approach regarding tax disclosures is included in Whirlpool Corporation’s public filings, which are audited by independent external auditors. Concerns about unethical or unlawful behavior can be reported through our Integrity Line.

Stakeholder engagement and management of concerns related to tax

Whirlpool Corporation engages with tax authorities in various jurisdictions through routine tax inquiries and audits. Our Investor Relations team collects comments from external investors, and internal employees participate in multiple questionnaires throughout the year.

Country-by-country reporting

The company pays tax in every profitable jurisdiction where it has nexus.

Energy consumption within the organization

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Energy intensity

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix. Fuel, electricity, heating, cooling and steam are included in the intensity ratio. The denominator includes our major product categories.

Reduction of energy consumption

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Reductions in energy requirements of products and services

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Interactions with water as a shared resource

See Sustainable Operations.

Management of water discharge-related impacts

See Sustainable Operations.
In every country we are materially compliant with local legal and regulatory requirements.

Water withdrawal

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Water discharge

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Water consumption

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Habitats protected or restored

See Sustainable Operations.

Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

GHG emissions intensity

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix. Emissions intensity is calculated for direct (scope 1) and indirect (scope 2) emissions.

Reduction of GHG emissions

See Sustainable Products, Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts

See Sustainable Use and Sustainable Operations.

Management of significant waste-related impacts

See Sustainable Use and Sustainable Operations.

Waste generated

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Waste diverted from disposal

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Waste directed to disposal

See Sustainable Operations and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

All new suppliers must pass our Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC) audit to be awarded business. Our environmental assessment, which is part of our SCoC audits, requires suppliers to follow all local environmental laws applicable to the workplace, the products produced and the methods of manufacture. Additionally, we encourage the use of processes and materials that support sustainability of the environment.
See Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

See Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.
In all cases where a significant actual environmental impact finding is identified, a corrective action plan is implemented. In cases where potential environmental impacts are identified, corrective action plans are requested using a priority risk-based approach.

New employee hires and employee turnover

See Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees

See Employee Experience.
In every country we meet local legal and regulatory requirements and, in many cases, offer additional benefits to strive to achieve market competitiveness in each respective country.

Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes

In jurisdictions where there is a legally mandated notice, we comply with all local laws and requirements. Whirlpool Corporation also provides severance where applicable based on local law and/or company policy.

Occupational health and safety management system

See Occupational Health and Safety.

Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

See Occupational Health and Safety.

Occupational health services

See Occupational Health and Safety.

Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety

See Occupational Health and Safety.

Worker training on occupational health and safety

See Occupational Health and Safety.

Promotion of worker health

See Occupational Health and Safety.

Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships

See Occupational Health and Safety.

Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system

See Occupational Health and Safety and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.
Contractors executing a temporary project that are under direct supervision of their employer may not participate in the full health and safety management system, based on scope/duration and other legal requirements. These contractors are covered by applicable management system elements pertaining to the work activities they perform while on Whirlpool property.

Work-related injuries

See Occupational Health and Safety and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.
Whirlpool Injury and Illness records do not include workers whose supervision on a day-to-day basis is not provided by Whirlpool, unless otherwise stated.

Work-related ill health

See Occupational Health and Safety and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.
Whirlpool Injury and Illness records do not include workers whose supervision on a day-to-day basis is not provided by Whirlpool, unless otherwise stated.

Average hours of training per year per employee

See Sustainability Report Data Appendix.
Training is offered at Whirlpool Corporation to all employees based on development needs and company requirements, regardless of race, gender or ethnicity.

Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs

See Employee Experience.

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews

See Employee Experience.
100% of white collar employees globally receive a performance review, regardless of gender. Performance management processes for our hourly workforce vary by geography; however, they do not vary by gender and incorporate various manufacturing plant metrics for performance measurement.

Diversity of governance bodies and employees

See How We Govern ESG and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men

See Global Enterprise Policies. Whirlpool does not make compensation decisions based on race, gender or any other protected category.

Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

100% of incident reports received are reviewed by Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Legal Ethics and Compliance team or Employee Relations team as part of our standard process. In 2024, internally there were 188 total instances of discrimination or harassment incidents identified. Of these instances, 101 required remediation plans to be implemented. The results of these remediations are reviewed through routine internal management review processes, and five of these require further action. In addition we had 10 external cases of which five have been closed.

Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk

See Global Enterprise Policies.

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor

See Global Enterprise Policies.

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor

See Global Enterprise Policies.

Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures

Security personnel receive the same formal training as all other employees on human rights policies. Discussions about applications specific to security occur within individual teams.

Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs

See Community Impact.

New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

All new suppliers must pass our SCoC audit to be awarded business. Whirlpool Corporation supports the human rights of everyone we work with, and we expect our global suppliers to do the same. We strive to hold our suppliers accountable with these same principles through our SCoC. The SCoC states, in part, that suppliers must recognize and respect human rights, including any rights of workers to exercise lawful rights of free association, compliance with local and international laws regarding young workers, compliance with laws prohibiting human trafficking in any form (e.g., forced labor, debt bonded slavery), providing safe and healthy work environments, and respecting any legal right of workers to bargain collectively.
See Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

See Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.
In all cases where a significant actual social impact finding is identified, a corrective action plan is implemented. In cases where potential social impacts are identified, corrective action plans are requested using a priority risk-based approach.

Political contributions

The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board exercises oversight of Whirlpool Corporation's political contributions and lobbying activities.
See https://whirlpoolcorp.com/global-public-policy-engagement/ for more information on U.S. Political Contributions.

Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services

While we may have had incidents of regulatory non-compliance, these are not safety risks to our consumers.

Complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy

Complaints received from outside parties: 2
Complaints received from regulatory bodies: 0