ENVIRONMENTAL / OUR ESG APPROACH ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS Biodiversity In addition to promoting energy and water efficiency and waste management practices, the WCM Environmental pillar establishes proactive steps to preserve biodiversity in areas where Whirlpool Corporation operates. Natural ecosystems are vitally important for sustaining life on Earth, and they can be the basis for climate change adaptation and securing a thriving future for our communities. That’s why our efforts focus on control, protection and restoration of green areas, fauna and flora surrounding our sites, by partnering with key stakeholders in our communities. Our Cassinetta site in Italy borders the protected area of Brabbia Marsh, which is owned by Provincia di Varese and managed by LIPU (Italian League for Protection of Birds). It is qualified as a Zone with Special Protection and hosts nine species of trees, 15 species of fishes and 41 species of birds. As part of the WCM strategy, Whirlpool Corporation is connecting with public authorities and the local university to start a conservation project, aiming at helping to protect the local biodiversity. In Brazil , our operations are located in three important biomes: Atlantic Forest, Cerrado and the Amazon. Our sites are surrounded by a green area of more than 370,000 square meters, which includes four rivers and two water springs and is the habitat of more than 1,370 animal species, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. The green areas are used for environmental education and awareness campaigns with employees and the community. In 2021, our Joinville site welcomed a group of 24 students from four different countries represented by AIESEC that visited the green area in the site and learned about biodiversity preservation and the company’s initiatives for helping to protect the environment. The Ramos site in Mexico conducted a reforestation campaign with employees in 2021, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Apoya tu Bosque Local . Employees were invited to adopt trees, which were planted around the cities of Saltillo and Arteaga in areas that have suffered severe forest fires. In total, 713 trees were planted. In 2021, the site also received certification from the Environmental Secretary of Coahuila de Zaragoza as “Green Office Gold.” This is a voluntary program aiming at engaging employees in the participating organizations and promoting responsible environmental practices that benefit the environment. Five aspects are evaluated, including efficient use of electricity and water, waste reduction and separation, efficient use of fuel and maintenance of the vehicular part and efficient use of office and toilet materials. Whirlpool Corporation / 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 42 Whirlpool Corporation / 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 42