Whirlpool
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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Whirlpool's score of 62 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Whirlpool's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Whirlpool Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 121,002,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 250,931,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with a staggering 48,309,782,000 kg CO2e attributed to Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products. This brings their total Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 198,735,000 kg CO2e. Whirlpool has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions in its global plants and operations by 2030, which encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment was initially announced in 2021 and is supported by a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% from a 2016 baseline by 2030. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 20% over the same timeframe. In a significant milestone, Whirlpool achieved a 50% reduction in GHG emissions in its U.S. manufacturing sites from a 2019 base year by 2024, aligning with the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge. This achievement underscores Whirlpool's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2005 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
