aligning the un sustainable development goals with brand strategy, innovation, employee engagement,...
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M: Bill BaueSustainability Context Group@bbaue
Jonathan AtwoodUnilever@JonathanpAtwood
Claus Stig PedersenNovozymes@BioBiz_Claus
Charlene Wall-WarrenBASF@BASFCorporation
Maureen SertichWhirlpool@MaureenSertich
#SB16SD #ActivatingPurpose
Aligning the UN Sustainable Development Goals with Brand Strategy, Innovation, Employee Engagement, and Goal-setting
WHIRLPOOL SUSTAINABILITYMaureen Sertich, NAR Sustainability Lead
June 8, 2016
INNOVATION WITH A PURPOSE
We believe technology at its most innovative should simplify the things we do everyday.
ESTABLISHING A GREEN FOOTPRINT
*Based on comparisons of previously used insulation blowing agents, Hydroflurocarbon (HFC) 245fa with Global Warming Potential of 858 and Honeywell Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent, a Hydrofluoro-Olefin 1233zd(e) with Global Warming Potential of 1.
1996Worked with U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop
the Green Lights Program, a precursor to the
ENERGY STAR® program
2003Debuted the industry’s
first high-efficiency top load washer and
front load washer
2014 Industry’s first use of Honeywell Solstice® Liquid Blowing Agent in refrigerators, which offers a 99.9 percent
decrease in global warming potential*
1975Led the creation of the
National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA), which
helps to create industry-wide
appliance efficiency standards
EMBRACING RESPONSIBILITY
Appliances that have an impact.
Almost 7 million square feet of LEED-certified Whirlpool offices, plants and distribution centers.
HybridCare Heat Pump Dryer, 2014
HybridCare Heat Pump Dryer, 2014
BOB BERGETHGeneral Manager,
Builder Sales, Whirlpool Corporation
More than 420 ENERGY STAR® certified appliance models currently offered.
For today and the futureWhirlpool Corporation has committed to zero waste to landfills by 2022
Over 85 percent of the materials in our home appliances are fully recyclable.
Initiated a pilot take-back program to old appliances that recycles parts and materials even more completely.
<60 watts
+20% capacity+70% efficiency
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Sustainability beyond product efficiency.
Reduction of Energy and Water Use in Manufacturing:Reduce energy and water intensity from manufacturing by 15 percent from 2014 levels by 2020.
Zero landfill waste from manufacturing by 2022.
HybridCare Heat Pump Dryer, 2014
Full Material Transparency:Achieve 90 percent full material transparency on all new products by 2020.
HybridCare™ Heat Pump Dryer, 2014
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GLOBAL WASTE
What can businesses do to reduce waste?
2015 – 1.3 Billion Tons for 3 Billion urban residents~2.8 lbs per person per day
2025 projections – 2.2 Billion Tons for 4.3 Billion urban residents~3.1 lbs per person per day
HybridCare Heat Pump Dryer, 2014
2005 – 680 Million Tons for 2.9 Billion urban residents~1.4 lbs per person per day
HybridCare™ Heat Pump Dryer, 2014
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World Bank
The volume of waste is staggering!
WHIRLPOOL – HOW WE ARE WORKING TOWARDS SDG #12
All factories worldwide are developing plans and working toward the goal of Zero Waste to Landfill
Exploring opportunities and partnerships for circular economy
All of our Brazilian Factories have achieved Zero Waste to Landfill
3 Factories have achieved Zero Waste to Landfill
THANK YOU!
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