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Our Products

We are committed to producing high-performing appliances at affordable prices while reducing energy and water consumption and enhancing durability and recyclability. This focus allows us to create innovative, reliable and efficient appliances that benefit both consumers and the planet.

Management Approach

Our approach to product development centers on Design for Sustainability (DfS), integrating environmental responsibility throughout the product development process from material selection and product design to consumer use and end of life (EOL) management.

Life Cycle Assessments

We use Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) to analyze the environmental impacts of our products across all stages: materials, transportation, manufacturing, use and end of life. We have performed numerous LCAs spanning our product portfolio, conducting at least one representative full or simplified LCA for more than half of our product platforms, including KitchenAid small appliances.

The LCA process enables us to:

Whirlpool Corporation’s LCA Approach:

Every LCA we conduct has a clearly defined goal and scope, whether it be to baseline, benchmark, improve or compare product performance. All full LCAs are modeled cradle-to-grave, including product use and EOL, to align with our DfS approach. Some simplified LCAs are also cradle-to-grave while others home in on specific life cycle stages.

Since 2022, our full LCAs have leveraged the Environmental Footprint (EF) v3.0, now EF v3.1, method. While most results focus on climate change, we also calculate and weigh tradeoffs with additional impact categories and indicators, including resource use of minerals and metals, resource use of fossil fuels, ionizing radiation, particulate matter, acidification and water use.

Our LCAs follow International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14040:2026 and 14044:2026 guidelines, which outline the principles, framework and phases of an LCA.

Product Life Cycle

Using LCA insights as guidance, we bring our sustainable management practices to life throughout the product life cycle and product value chain.

Our Products

  • Innovation and DfS: Designing quality products that are good for our consumers and for the planet
  • Product Safety: Leading product safety practices industrywide through proactive, robust testing and swift response to uncovered issues
  • Product Quality: Striving for excellence at every level of product performance — durability, craftsmanship, reliability, delivery, installation and service
  • Circular Economy: Repairing, refurbishing and recycling products to reduce waste and contribute to a circular economy

Our Suppliers

  • Materials Use and Impact: Responsibly sourcing safe and sustainable materials
  • Responsible Sourcing: Choosing suppliers that align with Whirlpool values and abide by our high ethical and compliance standards
  • Supply Chain Transparency: Increasing transparency around the materials used in our products, including by releasing an annual conflict minerals report

Our Operations

  • Sustainable Operations: Managing our operational footprint, including water and energy use, carbon emissions, waste streams and impact on biodiversity
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Other Important Notes & Disclaimers

Various of the disclosures in this report are informed by the expectations of various stakeholders and/or third-party frameworks. Such information may not necessarily be material for purposes of our filings under U.S. federal securities laws, even if we use “material” or similar language in discussing such matters. Particularly in the ESG context, there are various approaches to materiality that differ from, and in many cases are more expansive than, the definition under U.S. federal securities laws. Furthermore, much of this information is subject to methodologies and data that continue to evolve. Over time, our approach to such matters has also evolved and is expected to continue evolving, and we cannot guarantee that our approach will align with the expectations or preferences of any particular stakeholder. For example, the processes for measuring and accounting for ESG metrics can involve substantial discretion, include assumptions or other methodological considerations that involve inherent uncertainty and may change due to evolving understanding or perception of certain matters by us or society at large. This can make it difficult to anticipate the ultimate outcomes of certain decisions in advance, as well as complicate the comparison of information presented at different times or under different circumstances or standards. Moreover, while we aim to align various disclosures set forth or referred to in this report with the recommendations of various third-party frameworks, such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, we cannot guarantee strict adherence to these frameworks’ recommendations. Our disclosures, as well as relevant internal controls, also may change due to revisions in framework requirements, availability or quality of information, changes in our business or applicable government policies, or other factors, some of which may be beyond our control.