- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=ESG Spotlight: Whirlpool https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/375026?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/375026?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/375026?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=ESG Spotlight: Whirlpool&body=ESG News from Whirlpool Corporation https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/375026?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Environment](/CSR-News/environment-0) # ESG Spotlight: Whirlpool ##### By Samantha Carlin May 3, 2022 9:45 AM ET Campaign: [Corporate Social Responsibility](/news/campaign/corporate-social-responsibility-2) ![](/sites/default/files/videos/thumbnails/958786/thumbnail-958786_0014.png) ▶ Video [Originally published by Green Builder](https://www.greenbuildermedia.com/blog/esg-spotlight-whirlpool) **Whirlpool has been committed to the environment since the company’s inception 110 years ago. The company’s long-term commitment to fostering sustainable, resilient operations starts with innovative technology and design to improve efficiency, reduce waste and eliminate carbon emissions.** Ron Voglewede, the director of global sustainability at Whirlpool, joins Sara Gutterman, CEO of Green Builder Media, to discuss Whirlpool Corporation’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments, outlined in the company’s newly released [2021 Sustainability and ESG report](http://whirlpoolcorp.com/2021SustainabilityReport/). Whirlpool is continuously seeking to broaden its ESG commitments and recently announced a target to achieve net-zero in its operations and manufacturing by 2030. The company plans to achieve this through renewable energy, water conservation, manufacturing efficiency upgrades and retrofits, waste reduction, innovative packaging, and newly designed resource-conserving products. In 2021, Whirlpool achieved a 27 percent reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally (compared to a 2016 baseline) and 14 percent reduction in Scope 3 Category 11 emissions (compared to 2016 levels). 90 percent of the company’s manufacturing sites achieved Zero Waste to Landfill Gold or Platinum status, and the company reduced its water consumption by 30 percent. Whirlpool also issued its first Sustainability Bond, with the proceeds designated to drive positive environmental and social impacts. [Watch the interview](https://youtu.be/8J0EJnOJ2FY) to learn more about Whirlpool Corporation's leadership in corporate sustainability and ESG strategies. [View original content here.](https://www.greenbuildermedia.com/blog/esg-spotlight-whirlpool) [![Whirlpool logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/WhirlpoolCORP-2017_2C_B_1.jpeg)](/profiles/whirlpool-corporation) ### More from Whirlpool Corporation ###### [27 Years, 260,000 Appliances: Whirlpool Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th Anniversary and Improving Lives and Communities Together](/news/27-years-260000-appliances-whirlpool-celebrates-habitat-humanitys-50th-anniversary-and) Mar 25, 2026 8:30 AM ET ###### [Whirlpool Corporation Updates Emissions Targets and Shares Progress in 2025 Corporate Responsibility Impact Report](/news/whirlpool-corporation-updates-emissions-targets-and-shares-progress-2025-corporate) Mar 12, 2026 8:30 AM ET ###### [Whirlpool Corporation Named One of America’s Most Iconic Companies by Time](/news/whirlpool-corporation-named-one-americas-most-iconic-companies-time) Feb 19, 2026 9:15 AM ET ###### [Whirlpool Mentors Explore Career Paths and Help Develop Critical Skills With High School Students](/news/whirlpool-mentors-explore-career-paths-and-help-develop-critical-skills-high-school-students) Feb 13, 2026 8:50 AM ET ###### [Whirlpool Corporation Named One of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for Sixteenth Consecutive Year](/news/whirlpool-corporation-named-one-fortunes-most-admired-companies-sixteenth-consecutive-year) Feb 11, 2026 9:10 AM ET ###### [Whirlpool Foundation Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan Best Buy Teen Tech Center in Benton Harbor](/news/whirlpool-foundation-supports-boys-girls-clubs-greater-southwest-michigan-best-buy-teen-tech) Jan 16, 2026 8:30 AM ET ###### [Whirlpool Corporation Contributes to Improving Life at Home With Appliance Donations to Two Leading U.S. Non Profit Organizations](/news/whirlpool-corporation-contributes-improving-life-home-appliance-donations-two-leading-us-non) Jan 6, 2026 8:50 AM ET ###### [The Washing Machine Project, Supported by Whirlpool Foundation, Named One of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025](/news/washing-machine-project-supported-whirlpool-foundation-named-one-times-best-inventions-2025) Dec 15, 2025 10:45 AM ET