Whirlpool

Whirlpool Corporation, a prominent entity in the Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36) industry based in the US, has outlined significant commitments to reduce its carbon emissions.

For the reporting year 2025, Whirlpool reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions using the market-based approach at approximately 215,772,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 145,654,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 70,118,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, were substantial at approximately 41,900,000,000 kg CO2e.

In 2024, the company's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 142,782,000 kg CO2e, with market-based Scope 2 emissions at about 86,605,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products were around 42,100,000,000 kg CO2e.

Looking at prior years, in 2023, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 140,806,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were around 174,042,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 (use of sold products) at approximately 49,500,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, Scope 1 emissions were about 151,409,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (market-based) were approximately 273,217,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 3 (use of sold products) at about 53,300,000,000 kg CO2e.

Whirlpool has established ambitious climate targets. Notably, the company is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions in its global plants and operations by 2030, encompassing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment was announced in 2021. Furthermore, Whirlpool has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2016 baseline. This aligns with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria for keeping warming well-below 2°C. They also aim for a 20% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products by 2030, compared to 2016 levels.

More recently, Whirlpool has updated its SBTi commitments, pledging to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 65.0% by 2030 from a 2021 base year, and a 25.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. They also aim for a 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2021 base year, and a 90.0% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and use of sold products by 2050. A long-term commitment includes achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050.

In a significant achievement for 2024, Whirlpool successfully reduced GHG emissions in its U.S. manufacturing sites by 50% from the 2019 base year, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Better Climate Challenge. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 90% and emissions from the use of sold products by 25% by 2030.