Whirlpool Corporation, a leading name in the home appliance industry, is headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1911, the company has established itself as a global powerhouse, with significant operations across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Whirlpool is renowned for its innovative kitchen and laundry appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, washers, and dryers, which are designed to enhance everyday living. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Whirlpool's products stand out for their energy efficiency and user-friendly features. The company has received numerous accolades for its design and performance, solidifying its position as a market leader. As a trusted brand, Whirlpool continues to shape the future of home appliances, focusing on quality and customer satisfaction.
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In 2024, Whirlpool Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 121,002,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 250,931,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 48,309,782,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products. This brings the combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 198,735,000 kg CO2e. Whirlpool has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions across its global plants and operations by 2030. This target encompasses both direct (Scope 1) and power-related (Scope 2) emissions from its manufacturing sites and distribution centres. The company has also committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from a 2016 baseline by 2030, alongside a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products over the same timeframe. In recent years, Whirlpool has made significant strides in emissions reduction, achieving a 27% decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2016 to 2021. The company is actively participating in the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, further reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 155,500,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Whirlpool is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.