Whirlpool Corporation Releases 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report
Whirlpool Corporation’s commitment to corporate responsibility is driven by our relentless pursuit to improve life at home for our customers, in our operations, and in our communities. Through a corporate responsibility strategy deeply aligned with our business and values, we invest in a better future for all through the way we do business and the products we build.
A Holistic Approach to Responsibility
Our corporate responsibility strategy is built around three core pillars:
- Environmental sustainability: committing to enhanced emissions targets and developing products with the needs of consumers and the planet in mind
- Social impact: supporting our employees and the communities in which we live and work
- Strong governance: focusing on operating sustainably and creating long-term value through the highest standards of ethical conduct
These pillars are deeply integrated in our operations and product development, and in 2025, we made notable progress across all three areas, with measurable improvements in emissions reduction, employee engagement, and transparency in reporting.
Sustainable Product Innovation
By reducing energy and water consumption, enhancing durability and recyclability, and embracing circular economy principles, we’re creating innovative, reliable, and efficient appliances that benefit both customers and the planet. In 2025, we launched more than 100 new products globally, focusing on optimizing for efficiency and integrating innovative features that deliver.
Induction Cooking
Whirlpool Corporation continues to accelerate the growth of our induction cooktops due to the performance and efficiency benefits compared to electric and gas cooking, including:
- More efficient heat transfer and reduced heat loss by generating heat directly within cookware1
- Precise temperature control
- Reduced prep time as a result of faster heating and boiling
- Safer operation due to surface being cool during and after cooking
- Easy stovetop cleanup, including less spatter and baked-on food
- Connection to broader electrification and decarbonization efforts
In 2025, we launched induction products through several of our brands, including downdraft cooktops from KitchenAid and JennAir and multi-brand induction cooktops with Temp Cook technology from KitchenAid, Maytag, and Whirlpool brands. A number of these cooktops earned the ENERGY STAR® rating.
Refreshed Laundry Models
Our Whirlpool and Maytag brands launched refreshed top-load laundry models in 2025. By meeting today’s Department of Energy (DOE) standard, these new models deliver greater water and energy efficiency than previous models. Customers who invest in a new unit, replacing similar products that are over ten years old, can expect water and energy efficiency gains that help save on utility bills.
- Greater efficiency: These washers use 21% less energy and 23% less water than a 10-year-old top-load washer2
- Utility savings: Upgrading a 10-year-old washer could save $360 in utility costs over its lifetime2
Resource Efficiency
As a leading home appliance company, we relentlessly pursue ways to lower our environmental footprint through advanced energy- and water-efficient technologies and provide consumers with choices to meet their needs.
The vast majority of our corporate emissions footprint is attributable to the energy consumption of our appliances during their operational life (Scope 3, Category 11). Underpinning our long-term commitment to reduce these emissions is our SBTi-approved goal.
In 2025, we evaluated and refreshed our short-term Scope 3, Category 11 emissions targets, and obtained approval by SBTi. Our previous SBTi target was to reduce our absolute Scope 3 emissions from use of sold products by 20%, compared to a 2016 base year. Our new SBTi target is to reduce by 25% against a 2021 base year.
We continue to integrate energy efficiency requirements into our product design process, helping us work toward our Scope 3, Category 11 targets and deliver more efficient and sustainable products to consumers.
Our Plants & Operations
Through strong facilities management systems and strategic investments, we continue to make our manufacturing stronger, delivering best-in-class, global operational excellence. These are supported by our “We Care” Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainable (EHSS) Operations Management System and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methodology.
Energy and emissions reductions are fundamental to the Environment and Energy pillar of WCM and central to our environmental footprint management.
We are also building a highly sustainable warehouse in St. Louis, Missouri that is expected to become operational in 2026. The facility will use electric heat to avoid natural gas usage and electric forklifts to avoid propane usage. All electricity consumed by the facility will be matched with renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by our two off-site renewable energy projects. The site is also designed to be highly energy- and water-efficient, with extra insulation, efficient electric heat, a robust building management system and no landscaping irrigation.
Our People & Communities
People are the driving force of Whirlpool Corporation. Our approach to supporting people and communities is guided by our core values and reflects our commitments to prioritizing well-being for our employees and improving life at home in our communities.
Aligned with our organizational structure and strategic priorities, our approach to employee experience strives to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our Enduring Values — Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Diversity, One Whirlpool, and Spirit of Winning — define our character and serve as the bedrock of our company culture, even as strategy and priorities evolve to meet the moment.
BuildBetter With Whirlpool Renewal
We also renewed our support for Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool program in 2025. Over the course of 2025 to 2026, the Whirlpool Foundation will allocate $2.5 million to help construct stronger, more energy-efficient homes that are responsive to changing climate conditions and increasing climate hazards. In the next evolution of the program, 50 Net-Zero-energy-ready homes will be built, bringing energy efficiency and cost savings to homeowners.
Looking Ahead
Our 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report underscores that sustainability is not a separate initiative, but a central driver of growth. By integrating environmental goals, social responsibility, and governance into our core strategy, Whirlpool Corporation continues to innovate in energy-efficient products, expand community partnerships, and strengthen our operational sustainability.
Read the full, in-depth 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report here. You can also visit our Corporate Responsibility Resource Center, a hub for information on our environmental, social, and governance efforts.
1 ENERGY STAR, 2024
2 Based on 2015 U.S. Department of Energy minimum standards and average U.S. utility costs.
