OUR APPROACH / OUR ESG APPROACH Our approach integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles to drive impact at the product level. Product at the Core A Whirlpool Clothes Washer ENVIRONMENTAL • The average clothes washers built today use 78% less energy and 47% less water than those built in 1992, while their capacity has increased by 57% 1 . • 100% of Whirlpool manufactured washers are produced in Gold and Platinum level Zero Waste to Landfill manufacturing sites. • Washers certified to the ENERGY STAR ® program in the U.S. use about 25% less energy and 33% less water than regular washers 2 . • 100% of our Consul brand washers are classified Global A by INMETRO 3 and have a water reuse feature. SOCIAL • With innovations such as Smart Features, Industry-first 2 in 1 Removable Agitator and Load & Go ® dispenser, Whirlpool brings an innovative approach to laundry routines allowing caregivers to save time and effort to focus elsewhere. • In our Faridabad plant, Whirlpool of India Limited has created its first manufacturing line with a 100% female workforce with a complete washer assembly line operated by 120 female operators, demonstrating a commitment to gender diversity in manufacturing. • Our Care Counts program helps provide access to clean clothes for at-risk students in need by installing washers and dryers in select schools, helping increase attendance rates, grades and engagement levels for participating students. GOVERNANCE • Holistic innovation using Design for Environment principles in our global platforms connecting product sustainability directly with business goals. • Responsible sourcing with supplier audits and aggressive standards on restricted materials. • Product safety & quality processes and industry-leading best practices which are benchmarked by other companies to improve their own programs. 1 Per Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) Clothes Washers Ener gy Efficiency and Consumption Report 2 Based on energystar.gov. See energystar.gov for further information on ENERGY STAR ® efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 3 Per Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidadee TeconologÍa (INMETRO) Energy Efficiency Label Whirlpool Corporation / 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 20