Whirlpool Corp.<\/a> has been named to the 2022 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, in recognition of the company\u2019s ongoing focus on responsible and ethical business practices. In addition, the manufacturer was included on the DJSI North America Index for the 16th year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are immensely proud to be acknowledged for our global efforts to drive environmental and social sustainability through our business operations, product innovation, and community engagement initiatives,\u201d said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corp. \u201cThis recognition is a testament to the dedication of our 69,000 employees around the globe who have worked hard to drive meaningful change and improve life at home and on our planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2022, Whirlpool Corporation continued to invest in its environmental sustainability strategy to reduce its climate impact and progress toward its net zero emissions target in global plants and operations by 2030. As part of these efforts, the company entered into a second Virtual Purchase Power Agreement, which represents an additional 53 megawatts of clean, renewable wind energy over the next 12 years and accelerates the company\u2019s progress to reach 100 percent renewable electricity in its U.S. plant operations. Whirlpool also joined the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Better Climate Challenge to collaborate with the DOE and other organizations to cut carbon and save energy.<\/p>\n

Created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and SAM, the DJSI combines the experience of an established index provider with the expertise of a specialist in sustainable investing to select the most sustainable companies from across 61 industries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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