Whirlpool Corp
Whirlpool's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Whirlpool completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Whirlpool has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Whirlpool's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Whirlpool amounted to 441,355 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Whirlpool decreased by 4.25%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Whirlpool's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Whirlpool's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Whirlpool were 140,806 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Whirlpool reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Whirlpool's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 21.28%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Whirlpool's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Whirlpool's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Whirlpool reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 174,042 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 300,549 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Whirlpool reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Whirlpool's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 47.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Whirlpool's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Whirlpool 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Whirlpool use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Whirlpool reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Whirlpool's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Whirlpool's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Whirlpool reported 49,500,813 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of Whirlpool includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Whirlpool's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Whirlpool's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Whirlpool reported total Scope 3 emissions of 49,500,813 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 0% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 100% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Whirlpool reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Whirlpool's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 20.42%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Whirlpool's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Whirlpool 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Whirlpool disclose?
In 2023, Whirlpool reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Whirlpool's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Whirlpool's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 49,500,813 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
Whirlpool's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Whirlpool's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Whirlpool reported a total carbon footprint of 49,942,168 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.1% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Whirlpool's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.12% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.6%.