Global Enterprise Human Rights Policy

Updated February 3, 2025

Purpose

At Whirlpool Corporation, we support human rights in everything we do, and our business practices reflect our commitment to ensure every person who works for us throughout all of our global operations does so of their own free will, in a safe and healthy environment. Whirlpool supports the human rights of everyone we work with and expects our global business partners to do the same. The purpose of this Policy is to describe Whirlpool’s expectations with respect to human rights.

Whirlpool's Commitment 

Whirlpool’s commitment to human rights is based on the United Nations Global Compact principles. Our commitment to human rights is also woven throughout our Integrity Manual, Supplier Code of Conduct, and various other employee policies and procedures. 

As part of our commitment to human rights, Whirlpool complies with all applicable laws in the countries and jurisdictions in which we operate. When our Integrity Manual requires a higher standard, we will follow that standard. 

The following principles are foundational to Whirlpool’s commitment to human rights. 

• Inclusion & Diversity is one of Whirlpool’s Enduring Values, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive working environment that values diversity and protects the right of each employee to fair and equitable treatment.
• We treat employees equally and make employment decisions on the principles of equal opportunity, merit, skill, and job-related performance.
• We strive to provide all employees with an environment of mutual respect that is free from any form of harassment, discrimination or retaliation.
• We respect the rights of our employees to associate with whom they choose.
• We oppose any type of forced or child labor.
• We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace to all of our employees and visitors worldwide.
• All of our employees are required to adhere to our Integrity Manual, which translates our integrity into action and empowers employees to lead with integrity. 

Commitments outlined in these principles are supported by monitoring, due diligence, internal controls, and reporting processes. 

All of our suppliers are required to abide by Whirlpool’s Supplier Code of Conduct, which reflects our fundamental expectations of doing business with partners who are committed to ethical standards and business practices.