This month, Whirlpool Corporation was named n. 204 on Newsweek’s 2016 Green Rankings list, one of the most reputed corporate rankings assessing environmental efforts of the 500 largest publicly-traded companies in the United States based on corporate sustainability and environmental impact. “This latest recognition – said Ron Voglewede, Global Sustainability Director, Whirlpool Corporation – speaks to Whirlpool Corporation’s leadership in corporate sustainability; responsibility has always been a core commitment embedded throughout our operations from sustainable manufacturing and supply chain to high performing, lower impact consumer products. We are proud to pioneer high performing, lower impact technologies and help our consumers reduce their own environmental footprint”. Whirlpool Corporation’s commitment to corporate sustainability begins with manufacturing and supply chain. Recently, the company reaffirmed its zero waste to landfill goal in every manufacturing facility across the globe by 2022. Additionally, in the last year, Whirlpool Corporation has announced three major on-site wind farm projects totaling 31.5 million dollar that will help power various manufacturing plants across Ohio. On the consumer appliance side, Whirlpool Corporation has received 38 Energy Star Awards since 1998. Washers built today use 74 percent less energy and 43 percent less water than those built in 1992. Additionally, the HybridCare dryer merges both heat pump and ventless technologies. With the Eco Dry setting, the dryer uses up to 73 percent less energy, as communicated by the company.
