People Excellence GRI G4 LA11

Our high level of employee engagement drives and sustains extraordinary business results.

The best performance requires the best talent. We’ve become industry leaders by attracting, engaging and developing talented people who believe improving lives and making a difference matters. In every corner of the company, our 97,000 employees are empowered to be both bold and innovative in a values-based, performance-driven environment that rewards results. Our vision and work environment are conducive to success, but it’s the people within our organization who truly bring our dynamic products to life. We bring our different experiences and backgrounds together to unlock new, relevant consumer solutions. We are committed to reaching extraordinary levels of performance that build on our company’s rich legacy and creating outstanding results for consumers, employees and stakeholders. In everything we do, we are guided by our enduring values of Respect, Integrity, Diversity with Inclusion, Teamwork and a Spirit of Winning.

For example, development of a culture of prevention, health and safety, and the integration of safe behaviors within the working environment, is pursued at Whirlpool EMEA through investments in training programs and awareness campaigns. The activities focus on the importance of safeguarding health and safety, complying with policies and procedures, and promoting appropriate prevention behaviors across all organizational levels and roles. Each site evaluates its own training needs and develops a training plan that fulfills those needs. Monitoring of the plan and training efficiency is managed as a KPI on a monthly basis. In 2015 health and safety training activities counted for over 70,000 hours of training involving more than 17,000 workers.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

In our 2015 Employee Engagement Survey, we ranked two points above “best-in-class” among consumer goods companies. Our leadership and diversity are continuously recognized by external parties. We consistently place among Aon Hewitt’s “Top Companies for Leaders” and we have attained a perfect score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign’s U.S. Corporate Equality Index for 13 consecutive years. Our vision and work environment are conducive to success, but it’s the people within our organization who truly bring our dynamic products to life.





Ethics GRI G4 SO4

The Whirlpool Corporation Code of Ethics is a key document that every employee must comply with as a condition of employment.

To improve our ability to prevent and detect corruption, we provide employees both on-line and in-person training tailored to reinforce our global policies. In addition, we communicate insights on anti-corruption through our websites and our ethics & compliance blog which includes engaging videos and learning activities. We also provide tools to assist leaders with their risk assessments and continue to monitor and test the strength of our controls.

Review our Code of Ethics at http://whirlpoolcorp.com/ethics/

Employee Development GRI G4 HR2

Our leadership and diversity are recognized by others. For example, the company has attained a perfect score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign’s U.S. Corporate Equality Index for 13 consecutive years. We are the first appliance company to do so. The perfect score on the Index is a result of our dedication to workplace equality. In 2002, we instituted domestic partner benefits and we recently introduced benefits to support transgender employees. Through our Office of Diversity and the PRIDE Network, we have also brought lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality diversity training to employees at several locations. Together, our employees create strong and innovative brands around the world. We have deep-rooted ethical standards — our values of Integrity, Respect, Diversity and Inclusion, Teamwork and a Spirit of Winning are the core of who we are and how we work. That’s Whirlpool Corporation.

Health and Safety GRI G4 LA6

RECORDABLE CASE RATE
    1.  
    2.  
    1. 2011
    2. 1.50
    1. 2012
    2. 1.20
    1. 2013
    2. 1.24
    1. 2014
    2. 1.27
    1. 2015
    2. 0.93

LOST-TIME INCIDENT RATE
    1.  
    2.  
    1. 2011
    2. 0.65
    1. 2012
    2. 0.44
    1. 2013
    2. 0.43
    1. 2014
    2. 0.39
    1. 2015
    2. 0.26
Note: U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) accidents reported x 200,000 hours/total hours worked

Whirlpool Corporation’s focus on safety and health puts people first and we believe that is the right thing to do. We also understand that it makes good sense because a strong safety culture reduces risk and costs and enhances productivity. Safe production is very important to us and we are committed to improving our safety performance at every operating location. Over the past decade, Whirlpool Corporation’s safety performance has continuously improved. We invest in safety training, conduct risk assessments, share best practices, and conduct audits to assess our performance. These ongoing efforts combine to create the safety culture we are driving for throughout our company.

Community Relations GRI G4 SO1 EC7

We believe great communities are the foundation of great business. Whirlpool Corporation is committed to creating products that make life easier for our consumers so they can spend more time doing what really matters — being with family and friends. This commitment leads us to maintain strong connections within the communities where we do business. We work with community organizations to create a collective impact, first supporting the health and wellness needs of area residents, then helping to provide safe and affordable housing which enables youth and education development. This approach allows us to prioritize partnerships where we can track results and create maximum impact. These include United Way®, Cook for the Cure® presented by KitchenAid, Habitat for Humanity International®, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America® and Instituto Consulado da Mulher®.

Employees from Rio Claro celebrate the recognition of Whirlpool Brazil as a “Great Place to Work” for the 19th consecutive year from Você S/A magazine.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Employees in Whirlpool India teach vocational skills to low-income youth to prepare them for meaningful employment as adults. Now in its second year, the program works with local communities in need of specific job skills to increase employment options for those who complete the program.

The support of Whirlpool EMEA in Naples, Italy to the Jonathan Association continued in 2015. The Association’s goal is to bring young people with social and delinquency problems back into the community by developing educational and innovative instruments and raising awareness of the importance of abiding by rules in the workplace.

FIRST® ROBOTICS

At our global headquarters, Whirlpool Corporation is a proud sponsor of FIRST® Robotics, providing local teams with challenge grants, materials and supplies, including Gladiator® GarageWorks tool chests. Our employees also spend thousands of volunteer hours coaching and mentoring high school youth to encourage their interest in science, technology, engineering and math, as well as careers in manufacturing. In 2015, three area teams competed in the World FIRST Robotics Competition.

Volunteerism


SIGNATURE CHARITIES


United Way® — In 2015, more than 6,500 Whirlpool Corporation employees and retirees at 15 sites across the United States and Canada gave to United Way. The Whirlpool Foundation matched these donations, providing a total of $4.2 million to support United Way. Whirlpool Corporation is a member of the United Way Global Corporate Leadership program, which provides expert advice and resources to support corporate involvement and increase companies’ capacity to improve lives and strengthen communities around the world. Whirlpool Corporation’s employees and retirees in the United States and Canada participate in annual fundraisers for local United Way campaigns in their respective locations. In turn, United Way funds hundreds of organizations and causes within Whirlpool Corporation communities that focus on education, income, health and basic needs.

Habitat for Humanity® — Continuing our longstanding global commitment to Habitat for Humanity®, Whirlpool EMEA completed a unique project in Poland, renovating unused attic space to create affordable housing in partnership with young adult orphans leaving state care.

In more than 16 years of partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Whirlpool Corporation has developed active programs in more than 45 countries with a commitment of more than $90 million. In North America and Canada, the company has donated more than 170,000 ranges and refrigerators to new Habitat homes, serving more than 87,000 families. Additionally, Whirlpool Corporation has donated more than 41,000 products to Habitat ReStore retail outlets, helping raise nearly $5.7 million. In the EMEA region, we’ve engaged thousands of employee volunteers, sponsored nearly 150 homes and donated products to more than 75,000 Habitat families.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America — Over the past six years, Maytag brand’s support of Boys & Girls Clubs of America® (BGCA) totaling more than $7 million, has made a profound difference in the lives of Club leaders and the youth served. Throughout the partnership Maytag has directly supported more than 70 Clubs, making an impact on more than 50,000 Club members. In 2015, Maytag brand’s generous support helped to fund the Maytag Dependable Leader Awards and the Advanced Leadership Program. Through each of these critical initiatives, Maytag brand’s investment recognized and encouraged professional Club leaders and youth to continue and advance their work as dependable and reliable leaders in local communities.




Instituto Consulado da Mulher® — Since 2002, Whirlpool Latin America’s Consul brand has supported the Instituto Consulado da Mulher (ICM) program in Brazil, dedicated to developing income opportunities for low-income women with entrepreneurial potential. Instituto Consulado da Mulher promotes the development and social inclusion of families and communities throughout much of the country. Since its inception, ICM has positively impacted the lives of over 34,000 women through workshops, classes and other education and support activities. In 2015, ICM directly and indirectly benefited over 5,100 people with a total revenue of US$1.65M through its entrepreneurial activities.

Cook for the Cure® — Launched in 2001, KitchenAid brand created Cook for the Cure® to give those with a passion for cooking a way to support the breast cancer movement. In the U.S., Cook for the Cure® raises funds for Susan G. Komen for the Cure through donations, special fundraising events, auctions and grassroots programs.