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with only key indicators for our business
| Disclosure Number | Disclosure Title | Response | |
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| GRI 102: General Disclosures | |||
| Organizational Profile | |||
| 102-1 | Name of the organization | Whirlpool Corporation | |
| 102-2 | Activities, brands, products, and services | About This Report, 2018 Form 10-K, No Whirlpool products have been banned in any of the markets that we serve. |
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| 102-3 | Location of headquarters | 2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, Michigan | |
| 102-4 | Location of operations | About This Report | |
| 102-5 | Ownership and legal form | Whirlpool is a publicly traded company, listed on the Chicago Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange | |
| 102-6 | Markets served |
About This Report 2018 Form, 10-K page 7 |
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| 102-7 | Scale of the organization | About This Report | |
| 102-8 | Information on employees and other workers | 2018 Workforce Demographics | |
| 102-9 | Supply chain | Global Supply Chain | |
| 102-10 | Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain | About This Report | |
| 102-11 | Precautionary Principle or approach |
Our Approach to Sustainability Environment, Health and Safety |
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| 102-12 | External initiatives | Our Commitments | |
| 102-13 | Membership of associations | Our Commitments | |
| Strategy | |||
| 102-14 | Statement from senior decision-maker | CEO Message | |
| 102-15 | Key impacts, risks, and opportunities | Validating Our Strategy | |
| Ethics and Integrity | |||
| 102-16 | Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior |
2018 Proxy Statement Whirlpool Integrity Manual |
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| 102-17 | Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics |
Whirlpool Integrity Manual 2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities Global Supply Chain 2018 Proxy Statement |
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| Governance | |||
| 102-18 | Governance structure |
Governance 2018 Proxy Statement Validating Our Strategy |
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| 102-19 | Delegating authority | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 102-20 | Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 102-21 | Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 102-28 |
Evaluating the highest governance body’s performance |
Validating Our Strategy | |
| 102-32 |
Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting |
Validating Our Strategy | |
| Stakeholder Engagement | |||
| 102-40 | List of stakeholder groups |
Our customers, our employees, our suppliers, our investors, our communities. |
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| 102-41 | Collective bargaining agreements | 2018 Form 10-K, | |
| 102-42 | Identifying and selecting stakeholders | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 102-43 | Approach to stakeholder engagement | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 102-44 | Key topics and concerns raised | Validating Our Strategy | |
| Reporting Practice | |||
| 102-45 | Entities included in the consolidated financial statements |
2018 Form 10-K, Exhibit 21 List of Subsidiaries About This Report |
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| 102-46 | Defining report content and topic Boundaries | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 102-47 | List of material topics | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 102-48 | Restatements of information | About This Report | |
| 102-49 | Changes in reporting | There have been no major changes. | |
| 102-50 | Reporting period | Fiscal year 2018 | |
| 102-51 | Date of most recent report | 2017 | |
| 102-52 | Reporting cycle | Annual | |
| 102-53 | Contact point for questions regarding the report | About This Report | |
| 102-54 |
Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards |
This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards Core option |
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| 102-55 | GRI content index | 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report > GRI | |
| 102-56 | External assurance | None | |
| GRI 200: Economic | |||
| GRI 201: Economic Performance | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Our Approach to Sustainability | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Our Approach to Sustainability Our Science-Based Approach | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Our Approach to Sustainability | |
| 201-2 | Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | Our Approach to Sustainability | |
| GRI 202: Market Presence | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Our Approach to Sustainability | |
| 202-1 | Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage |
Whirlpool’s compensation philosophy supports the business strategy by attracting, motivating and retaining top talent by being market competitive, aligning rewards to both individual and company performance, and remaining flexible to support changing business needs.
The ratio of the standard entry-level hourly wage to local minimum wage varies from location to location around the world. This variation is necessary to comply with local market conditions and with wage minimums in countries or municipalities that set the minimums. Whirlpool complies with local minimum wage laws in each jurisdiction in which we operate. Whirlpool does not vary entry-level compensation by gender. |
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| GRI 205: Anti-corruption | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | We execute a comprehensive, annual management enterprise risk questionnaire through our ERM and Internal Audit functions that assesses all enterprise risk. In addition, we have a global compliance team that includes people accountable for compliance sitting in every region. Part of the responsibilities of our global compliance team is to continually, proactively identify and assess risk, including corruption risk. | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 205-2 | Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures | We provide training on anti-corruption as part of our global, multi-year, multi-faceted training program. All employees at a manager level and above, including our executive committee members, have received anti-corruption training through our electronic compliance training program in the past two years. In addition, all employees at a manager level and above, including our executive committee members, execute an annual certification regarding our Code of Ethics and Global Compliance Policies, including our Anti-Corruption Policy. | |
| 205-3 | Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken | We had zero confirmed incidents of corruption in 2018. | |
| GRI 300: Environmental | |||
| GRI 301: Materials | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2018 Highlights: Waste Critical Materials Management | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 2018 Highlights: Waste Critical Materials Management | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 2018 Highlights: Waste Critical Materials Management | |
| 301-1 | Materials used by weight or volume | Environmental Scorecard | |
| 301-2 | Recycled input materials used | Environmental Scorecard | |
| 301-3 | Reclaimed products and their packaging materials | 2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| GRI 302: Energy | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Validating Our Strategy | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Our Initiatives: 2018 Highlights, Plant, Product | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach |
Plant Strategy Product Strategy |
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| 302-1 | Energy consumption within the organization | Our Performance | |
| 302-3 | Energy intensity | Key Performance Indicators, ESG, Plant | |
| 302-4 | Reduction of energy consumption | Our Performance | |
| 302-5 | Reductions in energy requirements of products and services | Energy and Renewables, Plant Initiatives, Product Initiatives | |
| GRI 303: Water and Effluents | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Validating our Strategy | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components |
Plant Strategy Product Strategy |
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| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Water | |
| 303-3 | Water withdrawal | Our Performance | |
| 303-4 | Water discharge | Our Performance | |
| GRI 305: Emissions | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Our Science-Based Approach 2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | 2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | 2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 305-1 | Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions | Our Performance | |
| 305-2 | Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | Our Performance | |
| 305-3 | Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions | Our Science-Based Approach | |
| 305-4 | GHG emissions intensity | Key Performance Indicators, ESG, Products | |
| 305-5 | Reduction of GHG emissions | Our Performance, Approach, Plant | |
| GRI 306: Effluents and Waste | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Waste and Water, Plants Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 306-1 | Water discharge by quality and destination | Our Performance | |
| 306-2 | Waste by type and disposal method | Our Performance | |
| 306-3 | Significant spills | No significant spills recorded | |
| GRI 307: Environmental Compliance | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Progress Against Sustainability Priorities Critical Materials Management | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 307-1 | Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | No significant fines or non-monetary sanctions Environment, Health and Safety | |
| GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Progress Against Sustainability Priorities Global Supply Chain | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Global Supply Chain | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Global Supply Chain | |
| 308-1 | New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria | Global Supply Chain | |
| 308-2 | Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken | Global Supply Chain | |
| GRI 400: Social | |||
| GRI 401: Employment | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | People Strategy | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | People Strategy | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | People Strategy | |
| 401-2 | Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees | Our benefits and rewards programs are market competitive, equitable, and tailored to the unique needs of our employees in each region/market, common components typically include: Physical Health: Whirlpool is committed to taking care of you – the whole of you. And your family, too. We provide health centers with both medical and wellness services at many of our facilities. We offer incentives and rewards for making healthy lifestyle choices. And, where applicable, we provide your choice of health plans, so you can choose the best fit for you. Financial Health: We want to make sure you and your family are taken care of now and in the future. That’s why we offer a retirement program and insurance options that will ensure you and your family are protected, regardless of what life throws at you (country specific). You can tailor these benefits to your individual needs. Time Off: We understand the importance of time off to relax, to be with family and friends, to heal or help a loved one heal, or time to bond with a new family member. Globally, we offer a variety of time off policies that are region or country specific. We believe in striving for balance in life and our time off work policies support that. Discount and Other Perks: We love our products at Whirlpool Corporation; our employee discounts ensure that all employees and their families can love them as well! We also offer a variety of other perks throughout our locations that support our employees. | |
| GRI 402: Labor/Management Relations | |||
| 103-1 103-2 103-3 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary The management approach and its components Evaluation of the management approach | The ratio of the standard entry-level hourly wage to local minimum wage varies from location to location around the world. This variation is necessary to comply with local market conditions and with wage minimums in countries or municipalities that set the minimums. Whirlpool does not vary entry-level compensation by gender. | |
| 402-1 |
Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes |
In locations where collective bargaining exists, copies of agreements are shared with employees and government entities as appropriate. | |
| GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Environment, Health and Safety | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Environment, Health and Safety | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Environment, Health and Safety | |
| 403-9 | Work-related injuries | Environment, Health and Safety | |
| GRI 404: Training and Education | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Workforce Development | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Workforce Development | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Workforce Development | |
| 404-2 | Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | Workforce Development | |
| GRI 405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Workforce Development | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Workforce Development | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Workforce Development | |
| GRI 406: Non-discrimination | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | ||
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | ||
| 406-1 |
Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken |
Whirlpool Corporation does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or any disrespectful behavior in the workplace. Whirlpool’s Global Compliance Policy on Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Respect in the Workplace requires all employees to be provided an environment of mutual respect that is free from any form of harassment or discrimination. Employees are encouraged to speak with their manager, Human Resources, Compliance or other member of the Law Department, or use the ethics hotline (“Integrity Line”) to report incidents of discrimination, harassment or disrespectful behavior. In the event employees wish to remain anonymous, they may do so through the Integrity Line (unless otherwise prohibited by law). All reports are taken seriously to determine whether an investigation is necessary. If so, an investigation will be led by Human Resources or Compliance or other department, as appropriate. Once the investigation is concluded, remediation plans will be communicated and implemented, as necessary and appropriate. Whirlpool Corporation also has a strict policy against retaliation of any kind. Employees are encouraged to speak with their manager, Human Resources, Compliance or other member of the Law Department, or use the ethics hotline if they have any retaliation concerns. |
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| GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Workforce Development Global Supply Chain | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Workforce Development | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Workforce Development | |
| 407-1 | Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk | Whirlpool Corporation respects the rights of its employees to associate with whom they choose. We respect the right of employees to join or not join an independent trade union and will bargain in good faith with these associations when they are properly elected. | |
| GRI 408: Child Labor | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Global Supply Chain | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Global Supply Chain | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Global Supply Chain | |
| 408-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor | Global Supply Chain | |
| GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Global Supply Chain | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Global Supply Chain | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Global Supply Chain | |
| 409-1 | Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor | Global Supply Chain | |
| GRI 413: Local Communities | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | Community Relations | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | Community Relations | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | Community Relations | |
| 413-1 | Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | Community Relations | |
| GRI 415: Public Policy | |||
| 103-1 | Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/us-political-contributions/ | |
| 103-2 | The management approach and its components | https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/us-political-contributions/ | |
| 103-3 | Evaluation of the management approach | https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/us-political-contributions/ | |
| 415-1 | Political contributions | https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/us-political-contributions/ | |