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Whirlpool Corporation's Amy Doroff and Tyra Woodruff Receive Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Awards

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DESCRIPTION: Launched in 2012 by The Manufacturing Institute - MI , the STEP Women’s Initiative is the nation’s marquee program to close the gender gap in manufacturing. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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Whirlpool Reaches Zero Waste to Landfill Across Global Manufacturing Sites

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Home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool announced that it has reached the goal of Zero Waste to Landfill at all of its large manufacturing sites worldwide, marking the achievement of a sustainability ambition first set by the company in 2012.

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Heavy Duty Electric Truck Manufacturer Orange EV Raises $35 Million to Meet Growing Demand

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Heavy duty electric truck manufacturer Orange EV announced today that it has raised $35 million in an institutional funding round, with proceeds aimed toward accelerating its manufacturing, delivering vehicles to new markets, and developing new technologies. Founded in 2012, Orange EV produces, sells, and services electric vehicles.

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The Makers of Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® Launch Recyclable Paper Packaging

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Our brand team conducted more than 50 tests on the packaging, considering the impacts of manufacturing, shipping, production, stocking, and more, and we’re proud to be the first toilet paper brand to offer this packaging. Paper packaging marks the latest in a series of sustainability initiatives for Quilted Northern®.

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Whirlpool Corporation Named to 2023 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Second Consecutive Year

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advanced its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, reaching Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWtL) gold or platinum level at 100% of its large global manufacturing sites in 2022, a goal set in 2012. Whirlpool Corp.

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Sofidel Sustainability Specialist To Speak at Clean Buildings Conference 2024

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customers since 2012. About The Sofidel Group    The Sofidel Group, a privately held company, is a world leader in the manufacture of paper for hygienic and domestic use. Sofidel is a leading provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use across the U.S. and Europe. Sustainability is one of Sofidel’s core organizational values.

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From the SEE Impact Report: Comprehensive Approach to Sustainability

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It is produced in a carbon-neutral manufacturing process using biomass and hydro-generated power. Through rigorous calculations that encompass raw material extraction, processing, energy consumption, transportation, manufacturing, and the end-of-life phase, we provide a holistic assessment of each material's carbon footprint.