Grand Rapids Business Journal Courtesy Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation made a global commitment to reach a net-zero emissions target in its plants and operations by 2030. The Benton Harbor-based manufacturer said this month it made the commitment, which will cover more than 30 of Whirlpool’s manufacturing sites and its large distribution centers around the world, spanning all direct (Scope 1) and power-related (Scope 2) emissions. Whirlpool also committed to a 20% reduction in emissions linked to the use of its products across the globe (Scope 3) by 2030, compared to 2016 levels. This target has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and builds on the company’s 60% reduction in emissions across all scopes since 2005.