Whirlpool of India Reports on Business Responsibility and Sustainability for FY 2025-26

Whirlpool of India Reports on Business Responsibility and Sustainability for FY 2025-26​

Whirlpool of India Limited, a leading player in consumer durable goods, has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) covering the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The report details the company's operational scale, product mix, and extensive commitment to environmental stewardship, social impact, and governance across all manufacturing units.

The company operates primarily in the consumer durable goods sector, with a core focus on manufacturing, trading, and distribution of appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwaves, and ovens. The company holds a paid-up capital of INR 12,687 Lacs.

Operational Footprint and Market Reach​

Whirlpool of India Limited serves both domestic and international markets. The entity operates three manufacturing plants across the nation. Nationally, its operations cover 28 states and 7 union territories, while internationally, the company has a presence in 11 countries. Exports account for approximately 3% of the total turnover.

The primary business activity, accounting for 96% of the entity’s turnover, is manufacturing, trading, and distribution of consumer durables. Key product contributions stand as follows:

ESG and Environmental Commitment​

The BRSR highlights significant efforts toward environmental management and resource efficiency. The company reports that it successfully sourced 96% of its inputs sustainably for the Financial Year 2025-26, supported by a rigorous Supplier Code of Conduct (SCoC).

Resource Management Highlights:

• Energy Efficiency: Total energy consumed in FY 2025-26 was 181,984 GJ, registering an energy intensity per rupee of turnover of 0.0000024.
• Water Stewardship: The company managed a total water withdrawal of 167,057 kilolitres in FY 2025-26 across all plants.
• GHG Emissions: Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions stood at 23,411 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent for the financial year.

The commitment to sustainability is also reflected in waste management protocols. The total waste generated across all establishments amounted to 14,414 metric tonnes in FY 2025-26. Key outcomes related to waste include:

• Recycling: A total of 14,326 metric tonnes were recovered through recycling and re-use.
• EPR Achievement: The company fulfilled its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations by achieving a recycling target of 71,067 MT under E-Waste and 5,857 MT under Plastic Waste.

Workforce and Social Impact​

The commitment to human capital is central to the company's values. As of the end of the financial year, the enterprise reported a total workforce of 11,047 employees and 5,563 workers.

Employees are engaged in various areas of professional development; for instance, the 'Empower' women's leadership acceleration program has been running successfully. The company maintains extensive systems to support employee well-being:

• Health Benefits: All permanent employees were reported as covered by Health insurance (100%) and Accident insurance (100%).
• Training Coverage: For the financial year, 46% of all employees received training on Health and Safety measures.

The company's commitment to fairness extends across its business relationships. A review of vendor commitments showed that 96% of suppliers were assessed for environmental impacts, reinforcing the goal of responsible sourcing and supply chain oversight.

Governance and Integrity Practices​

Whirlpool maintains robust integrity practices throughout its operations. The organization adheres to a "zero-tolerance" stance towards corruption and bribery. Management reports indicate no instances of disciplinary action taken by law enforcement agencies against any directors or KMPs for charges related to bribery or corruption during FY 2025-26.

The company's grievance redressal mechanisms are multi-faceted, with formal processes in place for all stakeholders—including customers, investors, and employees. During the current financial year, the company received a substantial number of complaints from customers (215,961), dedicating resources to address these concerns through an established management system.

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The company remains dedicated to fostering a culture that is inclusive, safe, and ethically compliant while striving for continuous operational improvement.

WHIRLPOOL Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Whirlpool of India Limited slipped by 0.68% to settle at ₹778.9 today, marking a minor decline from its previous close. The stock traded a total volume of 82,859 shares during the session.