ZERO RETALIATION

We do not tolerate retaliation against employees who raise ethics concerns in good faith. Retaliation is prohibited. Any employee who retaliates against someone who expresses a good-faith concern will be held responsible. If you see or hear about retaliation, be part of the solution: SPEAK UP.

SIX THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR INTEGRITY LINE

01

WHAT IS THE INTEGRITY LINE?

The Integrity Line is a confidential, and anonymous (at the Reporter’s election) resource for employees or external parties to raise their voices, and bring good-faith ethics, compliance, and values-related concerns or questions to Whirlpool’s attention.

02

WHO ADMINISTERS THE INTEGRITY LINE?

The Integrity Line is administered by an independent company, NAVEX. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can accommodate calls in multiple languages. A third-party operator will answer your call.

03

ARE INTEGRITY LINE REPORTS CONFIDENTIAL?

All Integrity Line reports are kept confidential, and maintained in compliance with applicable laws. The Integrity Line is hosted on secured servers through the NAVEX system, and is not part of Whirlpool’s website or intranet. NAVEX do not trace nor record phone calls.

04

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A REPORT IS MADE?

Once you submit your concern, you will receive a unique report key, and password, which can be used to follow up on your report (e.g., track progress, communicate with investigators, submit additional information). If you lose them, you must file a new report.

05

WHERE DOES MY REPORT GO?

Whirlpool’s Global Ethics and Compliance team reviews, and investigates all reports raised through the Integrity Line. Following an initial assessment, all reports are categorized within the EthicsPoint system, and assigned to an investigation team.

06

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR INVESTIGATION?

Whirlpool will take prompt action if your report is substantiated, and/or an improvement opportunity exists. Conclusions of investigations remain confidential, and a Reporter’s anonymity is always maintained.

Additional Resources

If you have a question or concern related to a WHR product: www.whirlpool.com/contact