Products & Planet OUR APPROACH 110 Years of Impact For over 110 years, we have been committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company in constant pursuit of improving life at home for our consumers, our employees, our communities and the planet. 1911 Founded the Upton Machine Company to produce electric motor-driven wringer washers, saving families time and resources compared to traditional hand washing methods for clothes. 1970 Established the Office of Environment, allowing for the development of more efficient products for consumers and methods of manufacturing, as well as working with government and civil society groups on social and environmental responsibility. 1998 Launched the Resource Saver ® washer—the industry’s first energy- and water-efficient top-load washer. The appliance received an ENERGY STAR ® qualification and the Good Housekeeping Seal. 2003 Became the world’s first appliance manufacturer to set a global greenhouse gas reduction target. 2008 Issued our first Sustainability Report, reflecting our commitment to openly communicate with stakeholders on ESG impact. 2012 Established a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) by 2022 goal for all of our manufacturing sites, with 90% of sites achieving ZWtL Gold or Platinum status in 2021. 2021 Announced global commitment to reach a Net Zero emissions target in our plants and operations by 2030. Whirlpool Corporation / 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 9