Whirlpool Corporation
2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, Michigan

Whirlpool Corporation is a publicly traded company, listed on the NYSE Chicago and New York Stock Exchange.

Countries where Whirlpool Corporation operates and that are relevant to the topics covered in this report are:
Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Slovakia, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Operations data in this report is from majority-owned subsidiaries. Countries where Whirlpool Corporation operates and that are relevant to the topics covered in this report are: Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Slovakia, United Kingdom, United States of America.

See About this Report.

2021 U.S. Based Underrepresented Minority (URM) and Black representation percentages for office/managerial employees (formerly described as “white-collar”) have been updated due to an inadvertent error identified in the 2021 calculations.

See External Limited Assurance.

See Who We Are and Our Purpose and ESG Strategy.

See Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Board of Directors.

See Proxy Statement, pages 2-13.

See Proxy Statement, pages 2-13.

See our ESG Governance & Leadership.

See our ESG Governance & Leadership.

See our ESG Governance & Leadership.

See Proxy Statement, pages 7, 16.

See Our Integrity Manual.

See Corporate Governance Guidelines and Policies.

In addition, each year as part of our Annual Certification and Integrity Manual Refresher training, we ask all in-scope employees to certify that they have disclosed any conflicts of interest and have read all applicable Whirlpool policies and Our Integrity Manual. See also Global Ethics, Integrity and Compliance.

See Whirlpool Integrity Line and Global Ethics, Integrity, and Compliance, page 89. In 2022, zero publicly disclosed critical concerns were communicated to the highest governing body.

See Board of Directors.

See Board of Directors.

See Pay and Equal Remuneration.

Additional details on our Board of Directors compensation, and our executive compensation policies and programs can be found in our Proxy Statement, pages 21-52, as filed with the SEC.

See Pay and Equal Remuneration and Proxy Statement, pages 53-60.

See Proxy Statement, page 53 and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See CEO Message.

See Global Ethics, Integrity and Compliance and Corporate Policies.

See Global Ethics, Integrity and Compliance, Corporate Policies, and Responsible Sourcing.

See Global Ethics, Integrity and Compliance.

See Global Ethics, Integrity and Compliance.

Whirlpool Corporation received no significant fines or sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws/regulations in 2022. Each year, all manufacturing sites assess compliance status and complete the “Annual Compliance Assurance Letter”, confirming that they are in substantial compliance with EHS laws, regulations, and other obligations. In the past 5 years, Whirlpool was subject to one significant fine. Pursuant to a settlement with the French Competition Authority (FCA), Whirlpool paid a fine of EUR 56M attributable to Whirlpool’s France business and EUR 46M attributable to Indesit’s France business related to the first part of the FCA’s investigation. Whirlpool did not own Indesit during the period at issue, and received reimbursement from Indesit’s previous owners for a portion of the settlement amount. The second part of the FCA’s investigation is still ongoing. Further information is contained in Whirlpool’s most recent Form 10-K filed with the SEC. (See page 85, Commitments and Contingencies—“Competition Investigation”).

Whirlpool Corporation’s main memberships of industry associations are held with APPLiA, AHAM and ELETROS.

See Our Material Topics and Stakeholders.

See Labor Rights.

See Our Material Topics and Stakeholders.

See Our Material Topics and Stakeholders.

See Our Material Topics and Stakeholders.

See TCFD.

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.

Whirlpool Corporation is a global company with operations across the world. Local and global suppliers are evaluated based on multiple procurement criteria that may change sometimes based on business conditions. Approximately 40-60% of our purchasing budget is within the local market that our product is produced.

See Anti-Corruption.

100% of our operations are regularly assessed and evaluated for multiple compliance and ethics risks, including risks related to corruption.

See Anti-Corruption.

100% of our Board of Directors and Executive Committee members have received communication regarding the organization’s anti-corruption policies and procedures, including Whirlpool’s Our Integrity Manual. In addition, 100% of Whirlpool's Executive Committee, and numerous other Whirlpool senior leaders, participated in Whirlpool's annual Integrity Week trainings, where they participated in training and/or messaging on the importance of Whirlpool's commitment to anti-corruption practices, policies, and integrity. The members of the Executive Committee reflect senior leadership in each of our regional operations. Senior Leaders reflect employees ranging from Director and above in each of our regional operations.

We had zero confirmed incidents of corruption and zero public legal cases regarding corruption in 2022.

See Form 10-K, pages 84 and 85.

See Whirlpool Statement of Policy on Taxes. This tax strategy is reviewed annually by the CEO, CFO, and Vice-President of Tax.

The tax governance and control framework are embedded in Whirlpool Corporation’s internal controls and compliance with these controls is assessed through routine reviews by the Company's Internal Audit function and independent external auditors. The Vice-President of Tax is ultimately responsible for compliance with these internal controls.

Our approach regarding tax disclosures is included in Whirlpool Corporation’s public filings, which are audited by independent external auditors. Concerns about unethical or unlawful behavior can be reported through our Integrity Line.

Whirlpool Corporation engages with tax authorities in various jurisdictions through routine tax inquiries and audits. Our Investor Relations team collects comments from external investors, and internal employees participate in multiple questionnaires throughout the year.

The Company pays tax in every profitable jurisdiction where it has nexus.

See Energy Management and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Energy Management and Sustainability Report Data Appendix. Fuel, electricity, and steam are included in the intensity ratio. The denominator includes our major product categories (see page 131).

See Energy Management and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Innovation and Design for Sustainability and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Water Management.

See Water Management.

In every country we are materially compliant with local legal and regulatory requirements.

See Water Management and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Water Management and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Water Management.

See Biodiversity.

See Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

The baseline year is 2016. Emissions Factors are from the U.S. EPA. Emissions are consolidated based on an operational control approach. This includes all large global manufacturing facilities and distribution centers with total area equal to or greater than 500,000 square feet.

See Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

The baseline year is 2016. Emission Factors are from IEA. Emissions are consolidated based on an operational control approach. This includes all large global manufacturing facilities and distribution centers with total area equal to or greater than 500,000 square feet.

See Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Scope 3 Category 11 Use of Sold Product Emissions includes air treatment, cooking, dishwashers, laundry and refrigeration product categories (defined as “large appliances”) shipped during the year ended December 31, 2022 and excludes small domestic appliances, accessories, filters, ice makers, and hoods. The baseline year is 2016 based on the SBTi methodology. Emission Factors are from IEA.

See Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

The numerator used to calculate the ratio includes Scopes 1 & 2 GHG emissions and the denominator is production.

See Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Circular Economy and Waste Management.

See Circular Economy and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Waste Management and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Waste Management and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Waste Management and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

All new suppliers must pass our SCoC audit to be awarded business. Our environmental assessment, which is part of our SCoC audits, requires suppliers to follow all local environmental laws applicable to the workplace, the products produced, and the methods of manufacture. Additionally, we encourage the use of processes and materials that support sustainability of the environment.

See Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Coworker Engagement and Workplace Culture.

In every country we meet local legal and regulatory requirements and add to that any additional benefit to achieve market competitiveness in each respective country.

See Coworker Engagement and Workplace Culture and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

In jurisdictions where there is a legally mandated notice we comply with all local laws and requirements.
Whirlpool Corporation also provides severance where applicable based on local law and or company policy.

See Occupational Health & Safety.

See Occupational Health & Safety.

See Occupational Health & Safety.

See Occupational Health & Safety.

See Occupational Health & Safety.

See Occupational Health & Safety.

See Occupational Health & Safety.

See Occupational Health & Safety and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Contractors executing a temporary project that are under direct supervision of their employer may not participate in the full health & safety management system based on scope/duration and other legal requirements. These contractors are covered by applicable management system elements pertaining to the work activities they perform while on Whirlpool property.

See Occupational Health & Safety and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Workers that are not supervised by a Whirlpool employee are not included in Whirlpool Injury and Illness records.

See Occupational Health & Safety and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Workers that are not supervised by a Whirlpool employee are not included in Whirlpool Injury and Illness records.

See Workforce Development & Engagement.

Training is offered at Whirlpool Corporation to all employees based on development needs and company requirements regardless of race, gender and ethnicity

See Training and Development.

See Coworker Engagement and Workplace Culture and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

100% of white collar employees globally receive a performance review, regardless of gender. Whirlpool’s performance management process, Every Day Performance Excellence, focuses on both the “What” and the “How” of performance. Employees create objectives in each of four performance categories (Business Performance, Strategic/Project Impact, Organization and Talent, and My Leadership and Values). Formal reviews at mid-year and year-end are supplemented with continuous coaching and feedback from people leaders and cross-functional partners to drive extraordinary results. Global salaried employees (approximately 18,000) participate in Every Day Performance Excellence. Performance management processes for our hourly workforce varies by geography, however does not vary by gender and incorporates various manufacturing plant metrics for performance measurement.

See Board of Directors.

See Inclusion and Diversity.

See Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

Whirlpool does not make compensation decisions based on race, gender or any other protected category.

In 2022, there were 67 internal cases of which 8 (15 including partially substantiated reports) were substantiated and we took corrective actions, and 37 were unsubstantiated. The remaining 15 internal cases were still pending at year end.

We also had 14 external cases of which 6 have been closed. 100% of incidents are reviewed by Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Legal Ethics and Compliance team and Employee Relations team as part of our standard process. No findings of wrongdoing have been determined for the 37 unsubstantiated incidents; however, Whirlpool did take the opportunity in 7 of the unsubstantiated incidents to improve and/or enhance controls, processes and procedures, and/or implement training to support and ensure a strong ethics and compliance culture.

See Labor Rights.

See Responsible Sourcing and our Supplier Code of Conduct.

Through Whirlpool's Supplier Code of Conduct audits Whirlpool did not have any instances in 2022 which our suppliers violated freedom of association or collective bargaining

See Human Rights and Responsible Sourcing.

No instances of child labor or young workers exposed to hazardous work were found in any of the audited supplier facilities

See Human Rights and Responsible Sourcing.

Security personnel receive the same formal training as all other employees on human rights policies. Discussions about applications specific to security occur within individual teams.

See Local Communities.

We engage with our communities in every facility around the globe.

See all our activity at https://whirlpoolcorp.com/social/.

All new suppliers must pass our SCoC audit to be awarded business. Whirlpool Corporation supports the human rights of everyone we work with, and we expect our global suppliers to do the same. We strive to hold our suppliers accountable with these same principles through our Supplier Code of Conduct. The SCoC states, in part, that suppliers must recognize and respect human rights, including any rights of workers to exercise lawful rights of free association, compliance with local and international laws regarding young workers, compliance with laws prohibiting human trafficking in any form (e.g., forced labor, debt bonded slavery), providing safe and healthy work environments, and respecting any legal right of workers to bargain collectively.

See Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

See Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Report Data Appendix.

The Corporate Governance & Nominating Committee of the Board exercises oversight of the Company’s political contributions and lobbying activities.

See https://whirlpoolcorp.com/global-public-policy-engagement/ for more information on U.S. Political Contributions

While we may have had incidents of regulatory non-compliance, these are not safety risks to our consumers.

Complaints received from outside parties: 2

Complaints received from regulatory bodies: 2

The following GRI metrics were omitted from this report: 2-8, 201-1, 201-3, 201-4, 202-2, 203-1, 203-2, 301-1, 301-2, 301-3, 302-2, 304-1, 304-2, 304-4, 305-6, 305-7, 411-1, 413-2, 416-1, 417-1, 417-2, 417-3. The reason for omission was that a) the metric was not applicable to Whirlpool Corporation based upon our identified ESG material topics, b) the information was unavailable or cannot be obtained with sufficient quality to enable reporting and/or c) the information is classified as confidential. As our processes, controls and systems evolve, we will evaluate our ability to report on these metrics on an annual basis.