MULTI-YEAR U.S. ACTION PLAN
Our Pledge to Equality & Fairness
In summer 2020, Whirlpool Corporation committed to our Racial Equality Pledge. This Pledge is an extension of our company’s enduring values of Inclusion & Diversity, with a clear focus on ensuring equality and fairness.
We are now three years into our five-year Pledge timeline. While we have seen some meaningful progress we also recognize that some of the actions contained in this Pledge require longer-term sustained and systemic changes to deliver the intended impact.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to staying the course to drive sustainable positive impact both within our four walls and in our communities, in hopes this will be a ripple into the broader U.S. community.
Marc Bitzer, Chairman & CEO
Racial Equality Pledge Commitments & Progress
The work of the Racial Equality Pledge is split into what we can drive within our company and what we can influence within our communities.
The following updates highlight some of the work that has been done as part of the Racial Equality Pledge to promote inclusive environments where all can thrive.
EQUALITY & FAIRNESS WITHIN OUR COMPANY
Inclusion & Diversity are enduring values for Whirlpool Corporation. Because of our actions to create a culture where employees feel welcomed, valued, respected and heard, we believe employees of all backgrounds will be more apt to join and stay with Whirlpool. And this, in turn, will help us deliver products that improve life at home. We will continue to take actions to listen to our employees and evolve our talent processes and expect this will continue to build and sustain an employee base that represents the diversity of our talent pools.
Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters is based in Southwest Michigan with offices in both Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor – often referred to as the “Twin Cities”. Whirlpool has been here for over a century and is invested in building a community where employees and residents can all thrive:
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Whirlpool Corporation has a long history of working with the city of Benton Harbor and our surrounding communities to drive progress and to make our communities a great place to work and live.
– Pam Klyn, Executive Vice President Corporate Relations & Sustainability
We want this community to work for all of us. This means …
Supporting students to achieve their hopes and dreams for the future.
Investing in infrastructure where families can come together to laugh, grow and learn.
Being a partner to the city to support their vision for the future.
The following initiatives are intended to support the areas where residents, city officials and employees told us it is needed the most.
EQUALITY & FAIRNESS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY
Whirlpool Corporation Named A Top Corporate Citizen of 2024
Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by 3BL, a leading sustainability communications partner, as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024. Inclusion on this list acknowledges Whirlpool Corporation’s commitment to transparency and performance among the...
Summer Youth Golf Program Supported by Whirlpool Foundation Introduces Teens to Careers in the Golf Industry
Benton Harbor, Mich. area teens are getting an opportunity to explore careers through the Summer Youth Golf Careers & Development Program, a collaboration between the Whirlpool Foundation, Harbor Shores Golf Course and Point O’ Woods Golf and Country Club. The...
Whirlpool Community Golf Event raised $3.2 Million for Southwest Michigan Youth
Whirlpool Corporation recently held the 21st annual Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event, raising $3.2 million for local youth in their headquarters community. Across two decades the event has raised more than $34 million for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater...
Whirlpool Corporation’s SlimTech™ Insulation Technology Wins “Innovation by Design” Honors from Fast Company
SlimTech™ Insulation Technology named winner in the Home category and an honoree for Design of the Year SlimTech™ insulation technology, the first vacuum insulated structure technology in a refrigerator in the North American market, has been recognized by Fast Company...
Whirlpool Corporation Named A “Best Place to Work” for Disability Inclusion for the Eighth Year in a Row
Whirlpool Corporation was recently named one of the best places to work for disability inclusion after receiving a 100 score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the eighth consecutive year. The Disability Equality Index (DEI) has become the leading...
Whirlpool Corporation Named One of the 100 Best Companies for Working Parents in 2024 by Seramount
Whirlpool Corporation recently was named to the 2024 Seramount 100 Best Companies for Working Parents list. Seramount, a strategic professional services and research firm, rates companies for programs in categories such as paid time off and leaves; benefits and...
Whirlpool Corporation Named to Selling Power’s 2024 “60 Best Companies to Sell For”
Whirlpool Corporation’s North American sales organization has been recognized as one of Selling Power magazine’s “60 Best Companies to Sell For.” This is Whirlpool Corporation’s eighth year on the list. “We’re excited to be recognized again as a company that both has...
Whirlpool Employees Help Improve Homes and Lives in Colombia
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Whirlpool Corporation’s support of Habitat for Humanity, a team of 25 employees supported a life-changing project to impact 25 families in a new Latin American market for Habitat for Humanity International. The Whirlpool...
More than 200,000 Appliances Donated to Habitat for Humanity in the 25 Year Relationship Have a Lasting Impact on Homeowners
With a shared vision of improving lives through homeownership and improving communities, Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity have had a relationship spanning 25 years and exceeding $140 million in funding. The work in that time has had, and continues to...
KitchenAid Brand’s Support of Michigan Hospitality Foundation Competition Gives Students Invaluable Culinary Experience
Earlier this year, more than 400 students from across the state participated in Michigan Hospitality Foundation’s (MHF) ProStart Invitational sponsored by KitchenAid. It’s the highest-level competition for Michigan high school students training for culinary and...
Whirlpool Corporation and City of Benton Harbor Team Up to Revitalize Community Park for Third Consecutive Year
Whirlpool Corporation celebrated its third annual “Day of Impact'' with more than 100 employees and elected officials volunteering to make improvements to Charles Yarbrough Park in Benton Harbor, Mich. Nestled along the St. Joseph River, in walking distance from...
Whirlpool Corporation Named One of America’s Best Brands For Social Impact In 2024 By Forbes
Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Forbes as one of the country’s Best Brands For Social Impact in 2024. Inclusion on the list reflects the organization’s commitment to creating a more sustainable and socially responsible future. “We are elated that our...
Whirlpool Corporation Recognized by USA Today as One of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024
For the second year in a row, Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders. This award recognizes U.S.-based companies across 15 industries with the most significant year-over-year reductions in Scope 1 and Scope 2...
Whirlpool Corporation Expands “Feel Good Fridge” Program through Collaboration with HelloFresh and TQL
Shared fight against food insecurity brings organizations together to extend reach in 13 U.S. markets. Whirlpool Corporation is expanding its Feel Good Fridge program by engaging HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, and Total Quality Logistics (TQL), one...
Whirlpool Corporation’s Strategy for Renewable Energy in Its North America Operation Puts Company on EPA Green Power List Recognized for Green Power Leadership
Whirlpool Corporation’s renewable energy strategy for North American operations was recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by including the company on three of the EPA’s Green Power Leadership lists. The company is No. 60 on the EPA’s National...
Matter 1.3 Update Sets Connectivity Standard for Kitchen and Laundry
With the release of the Matter 1.3 smart connectivity update, which Whirlpool Corporation has been a collaborator in developing, Matter’s footprint throughout the smart home is expanding. New major home appliances categories now supported by Matter, include...
Whirlpool Foundation Announces 2024 Sons & Daughters Scholarship Recipients
The Whirlpool Foundation today announced that it has awarded 30 scholarships to the students of Whirlpool Corporation employees through the Sons and Daughters College and Vocational Training Scholarship program. The scholarship program is in its 72nd year and has...
Half the Global Population Washes Clothes by Hand: Whirlpool Foundation, The Washing Machine Project Helping Address with Thousands of Manual Washing Machines
Global collaboration will help unlock millions of hours for women and girls to improve quality of life, saving time for learning and income-generating activitiesThe Washing Machine Project, a grassroots organization that provides off-grid manual washing machines to...
Whirlpool Corporation Completes Major Milestone in its Portfolio Transformation with Closing of EMEA Transaction
Whirlpool Corporation today announced the completion of its transaction with Arçelik A.Ş ("Arcelik"). This marks a significant step in Whirlpool’s portfolio transformation and is expected to provide considerable opportunities to maximize value. The transaction creates...
Whirlpool Corporation named one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024
Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies for the second year. America’s Most Innovative Companies honors those transforming industries from the inside out and celebrates companies that have demonstrated success...
Whirlpool Corporation’s KitchenAid Brand Recognized as a Forbes’ Customer Experience All-Star 2024
Whirlpool Corporation’s KitchenAid brand was named to Forbes’ Customer Experience All-Star 2024 list. The second-annual list honors brands ranking high in consumer satisfaction of products, services, and treatment of customers. “At Whirlpool Corporation, we are in...