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Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity drive climate-resilient and energy-efficient home construction for lower-income families

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 13, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting a seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season with up to 21 named storms this year. With inflation also at a 30-year high, more low-income families will be burdened with higher energy and repair costs.

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  • With inflation also at a 30-year high, more low-income families will be burdened with higher energy and repair costs.
  • A recent study by Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity found that their joint efforts accounted for an average reduction of 20 percent in annual household energy costs attributable to appliance use.
  • Whirlpool Corp.'s donated appliances have also contributed to energy savings equivalent to taking 33,000 passenger cars off the road.
  • For more details on Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity's BuildBetter collaboration and impact, please visit here .

Mellon Foundation and Lilly Endowment Inc. make grants totaling $1.6M to support Indianapolis-based Urban Legacy Lands Initiative

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INDIANAPOLIS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Legacy Lands Initiative Inc. (ULLI), a newly-established Cultural Heritage Development Corporation (CHDC), is being supported with two $800,000 grants, totaling $1.6 million, from the New York-based Mellon Foundation and the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc. The funding was awarded to the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, which is serving as ULLI's fiscal sponsor. The Diocese's leader, Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, has been a leading proponent for ULLI's mission and cultural heritage commitment.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Legacy Lands Initiative Inc. (ULLI), a newly-established Cultural Heritage Development Corporation (CHDC), is being supported with two $800,000 grants, totaling $1.6 million, from the New York-based Mellon Foundation and the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.
  • The grants will support ULLI's focus oncentering Black cultural heritage in historic revitalization, land development, and placemaking.
  • "We are exceedingly grateful for and incredibly proud of the support wehave received from Mellon Foundation and Lilly Endowment to preserve and rebuildBlack heritagecommunities," says Indianapolis-native and ULLI President Claudia Polley.
  • ABOUT URBAN LEGACY LANDS INITIATIVE INC. (ULLI)
    Urban Legacy Lands Initiative Inc. is aCultural Heritage Development Corporation (CHDC) centered on Black cultural heritage in historic revitalization, land development, and placemaking.

Whirlpool Corp. Celebrates 2021 Achievements in Social and Environmental Sustainability

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Highlights from Whirlpool Corp's 2021 community-based projects include:

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  • Highlights from Whirlpool Corp's 2021 community-based projects include:
    Whirlpool brand brought the Care Counts Laundry Program to Benton Harbor Area Schools and announced its first global expansion into Colombia.
  • Whirlpool Corp. appliance donations aided the Southwest Michigan community in their mission to support those in need.
  • To minimize its climate impact, reduce its carbon footprint, and be a leader in environmental sustainability, Whirlpool Corp. executed several actions in 2021, including:
    Committed to achieving Net Z ero emissions in its plants and operations around the world by 2030.
  • Issued its inaugural $300 million sustainability bond to finance social and environmental projects across the organization.

Whirlpool Corporation Named to Forbes' 2021 List of 'World's Best Employers'

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today it has been named to Forbes' 2021 list of the "World's Best Employers."

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  • BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) announced today it has been named to Forbes' 2021 list of the "World's Best Employers."
  • "We are honored that Forbes has named Whirlpool Corporation to its World's Best Employers list in 2021, and we will remain relentlessly committed to nurturing the well-being of our workforce to bring out the best and brightest ideas."
  • For almost 110 years, Whirlpool Corporation has taken meaningful actions to cultivate a strong, inclusive and diverse culture to support its employees around the world.
  • Whirlpool Corporation is regularly recognized as a leading company in efforts related to employee engagement and support.

Whirlpool Corporation to construct over 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes through Habitat for Humanity's BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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Through House + Home, Whirlpool Corporation will support Habitat for Humanity to construct homes designed to better withstand storm winds, natural disasters and other severe weather events that are intensifying.

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  • Through House + Home, Whirlpool Corporation will support Habitat for Humanity to construct homes designed to better withstand storm winds, natural disasters and other severe weather events that are intensifying.
  • Whirlpool Corporation employees arevolunteering to help build these homes with Habitat for Humanity.
  • With the addition of these contributions, Whirlpool Corporation has donated nearly $130 million to Habitat for Humanity International and supported Habitat programs in 45 countries.
  • Whirlpool Corporation's global House + Home partners include: Habitat for Humanity, Instituto Consulado da Mulher, and the Boys and Girls Club of America.