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Whirlpool Corporation refreshes climate ambition with 2030 net zero target

Cecilia Keating
Cecilia Keating
clock 07 May 2021 • 3 min read
Whirlpool Corporation headquarters in the US | Credit: Whirlpool
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Whirlpool Corporation headquarters in the US | Credit: Whirlpool

Kitchen and laundry appliance company announces it will curb emissions generated by products for first time

Household appliance manufacturer Whirlpool Corporation has vowed to achieve net zero emissions across its plants and operations by 2030, arguing that tackling climate change is core to its brand mission...

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