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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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64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Whirlpool's score of 64 is higher than 96% 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 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, primarily from the use of sold products. This brings their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 198,735,000 kg CO2e. Whirlpool has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions in their global plants and operations by 2030. This target encompasses both direct (Scope 1) and power-related (Scope 2) emissions across their manufacturing sites and distribution centres. Additionally, they have committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% from a 2016 baseline by 2030, while also targeting a 20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products over the same timeframe. The company has made significant strides, achieving a 27% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2016 to 2021. Their ongoing initiatives include participation in the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Climate Challenge, which further supports their goal of reducing GHG emissions by 50% by 2030. Whirlpool's commitment to sustainability reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in emissions reduction.

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Scope 2
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Whirlpool's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Whirlpool is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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