Whirlpool Wants to Be Net Zero by 2030

The video features an interview with Marc Bitzer, CEO of Whirlpool, discussing the company's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2030. It covers Whirlpool's historical environmental efforts, product efficiency improvements, and challenges posed by supply chain disruptions, including the chip shortage. The conversation also touches on price increases due to cost inflation and the impact of consumer demand trends. Finally, it addresses potential tax implications and Whirlpool's corporate responsibility in paying taxes.

What is Whirlpool's target year to achieve net zero emissions?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

How much has Whirlpool committed to reducing its product energy consumption by?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What analogy is used to describe Whirlpool's energy consumption improvements?

• Airplane fuel efficiency

• Train speed

• Car miles per gallon

• Bicycle distance

What major event exacerbated the supply chain issues for Whirlpool?

• California wildfires

• Texas winter storms

• Hurricane Katrina

• Florida floods

How has Whirlpool adapted its production strategy due to supply constraints?

• Outsourcing production

• Reducing workforce

• Constraint-driven production

• Increased automation

What is the main reason for the increased appliance usage according to Whirlpool?

• Longer appliance lifetimes

• Accelerated use due to remote work

• Decreased appliance prices

• Government incentives

What was Whirlpool's effective tax rate last year?

• 26%

• 30%

• 22%

• 20%