Whirlpool Corporation, active in all three pillars of the ESG acronym, made a commitment in 2021 to achieve net zero emissions in scopes 1 and 2 (and a reduction of 20% in scope 3 – cat 11) in all its plants worldwide by 2030. As part of this commitment, the search for innovative and sustainable energy solutions is a daily routine, mobilizing teams to reduce CO2 emissions in their processes. From this pursuit, various solutions have been implemented in the company's processes, including... From the electrification of forklifts to the use of more sustainable materials in products.

In this context, The Joinville plant completed the installation of 97 photovoltaic modules in its facility in April 2023., This project, although in its initial stages, guarantees the self-generation of sustainable energy at the Whirlpool plant in Brazil. It ensures the generation of enough energy to supply 92 Brazilian homes, or the planting of 269 trees per year, thus reducing CO2 emissions.

Whirlpool Corporation's Joinville unit has adopted weekly net zero project meetings as part of its routine, involving not only its engineering team but also local partners in the search for solutions that accelerate this process and ensure the sustainability of this change.