GOVERNANCE / GLOBAL ETHICS & COMPLIANCE Global Integrity Line The Global Integrity Line is a confidential resource that allows individuals to raise good-faith ethics, compliance and values-related questions or concerns without fear of retribution or retaliation, and to do so anonymously at the reporter’s election. The Global Integrity Line can be accessed in several ways, both externally and internally, and is administered by an independent third party with translation capabilities. All matters raised through the Integrity Line are reviewed and investigated appropriately by the Global Ethics and Compliance Team pursuant to defined processes that include confidentiality and anti-retaliation policies. Throughout the review or investigation of a report, and following its conclusion, all matters that are raised are kept confidential. No aspect of a matter is made known except to a select and limited number of authorized individuals. The Global Ethics and Compliance Team reviews reporting trends and investigation results with both the Global Ethics and Compliance Steering Committee and Regional Ethics and Compliance Committees comprised of senior leaders. All matters raised through the Integrity Line are reviewed and investigated appropriately by the Global Ethics and Compliance Team pursuant to defined processes that include confidentiality and anti-retaliation policies. Your Manager Any Whirlpool Corporation Leader Human Resources Internal Audit Compliance Office or other Legal Team Member HOW TO RAISE CONCERNS Whirlpool Corporation / 2021 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 83
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