2018 Corporate Sustainability Report
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Disclosure Number Disclosure Title Response
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.
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
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
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
102-17 Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics Whirlpool Integrity Manual
2018 Progress Against Sustainability Priorities
Global Supply Chain

2018 Proxy Statement
Governance
102-18 Governance structure Governance
2018 Proxy Statement
Validating Our Strategy
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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/