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Whirlpool Corp.

Home Appliances
Leif rating: Likely Good

Headquartered in United States

Whirlpool Corp. is a major appliance manufacturer with a longstanding sustainability program dating to 1970. The company has made significant environmental commitments, including science-backed targets to reduce operational emissions 65% by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2050, with 100% renewable electricity matching already achieved in U.S. operations. However, the company faces labor concerns stemming from recent manufacturing restructuring in the U.S.: in 2026 alone, Whirlpool laid off 341 workers at its Iowa facility in March and 288 more in July, while simultaneously expanding production capacity in Mexico, raising questions about its stated commitment to U.S. manufacturing despite receiving public tax incentives.

How Whirlpool Corp. scores

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Environment

Whirlpool publishes an annual sustainability report disclosing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, water usage, and waste data across its manufacturing operations. According to the company's sustainability reporting, Whirlpool has set targets related to reducing carbon emissions and increasing the energy efficiency of its products, and it reports Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions data. The company has disclosed commitments to reducing manufacturing waste sent to landfill and improving water efficiency at its facilities. Whirlpool's products are subject to ENERGY STAR certification programs, and the company reports a portion of its product portfolio carries ENERGY STAR designation.

Labor

Whirlpool publishes a Supplier Code of Conduct and conducts supplier audits as part of its supply chain management program, according to company disclosures. The company reports on workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics in its annual sustainability report, including gender and racial representation data. Whirlpool has manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico, Poland, Italy, China, India, and other countries, meaning its labor practices span multiple regulatory environments. The company has disclosed a global human rights policy and states it prohibits child labor and forced labor in its supply chain, though independent third-party verification of supplier compliance is not comprehensively documented in public sources.

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