We’re committed to reducing our environmental footprint, enhancing the quality of life in communities where we live and work, and helping people live more sustainably.
Kohler Co. 2024 Global Impact Report
Our report is an important step in the progress we’re making in our journey to better.
16.6 million metric tons of avoided CO2 emissions associated with water use
$14.5 billion in energy and water utility bills savings for customers
Assessing Water Risks
Kohler completed in-depth risk assessments of priority locations and are investing in restoration projects that benefit the water our associates, facilities, and communities depend on.
Advocacy
At Kohler, we are helping to raise awareness of the intersection of climate change and the global water crisis through events and key partnerships.
Reducing Our Environmental Impact
Smaller Footprint, Lasting Change
Since 2008, we have reduced our carbon footprint across global operations by:
65% reduction in GHG (Scope 1 & 2) intensity
55% reduction in waste intensity
57% reduction in water withdrawal intensity
Cast Iron
Built to withstand the test of time, our cast iron products are made with a minimum of 80% recycled material and available in a diverse array of styles and colors.
Our portfolio of kitchen faucets in North America have a flow rate of 1.5 gpm, lower than the industry standard of 1.8 gpm to 2.2 gpm, helping our customers save water.
In 2024, we added 144 new WaterSense-labeled products, which use at least 20% less water than average, and were recognized with our ninth WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award.
We are making sustainability as inseparable from Kohler as design, innovation, quality, and artistry. Look for icons that highlight key product features to help people make the more sustainable choice, naturally.
With over 6,500 products that help earn points toward your LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, you will never have to choose between style and sustainability.
You can create an environmentally conscious, luxurious retreat without sacrificing performance or style. We design for durability, performance, and sustainability to help consumers use less water and reduce waste with products that last for generations.
During Miami Art Week 2024, Kohler displayed an exhibition entitled Makers in Place: Kohler Celebrates 50 Years of Arts/Industry that was curated by Kohler Co. curator and Arts/Industry alumni Michelle Grabner.
A/I 50th Collective
The Arts/Industry 50th Collective is a rotating public exhibition and event space curated by Micelle Grabner. You’ll find the exhibition in The Shops at Woodlake in Kohler, Wisconsin.
Alumni Weekend
Kohler hosted over 40 alumni for an Arts/Industry Alumni Weekend in partnership with the JMKAC. Guests participated in a Kohler factory tour and a community day with a panel discussion, artist talks, and an iron pour.
KOHLER MakerSpace Resident: Patty Chang
In 2024 Kohler MakerSpace resident Patty Chang worked in the Kohler, Wisconsin, pottery studio to develop a new work for the Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie exhibition—on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art through August 17, 2025.
People &
Communities
The Power of Partnerships
Kohler partners with organizations around the world to provide financial and in-person support for five key areas: education, the environment, health and well-being, the arts, and clean water and sanitation.
Stewardship Giving
Kohler provides financial support to a wide range of organizations in our communities through both corporate giving and in-kind donations to support education, health and well-being, environmental stewardship, and the arts.
Associates in Action
Kohler empowers our associates globally to contribute their time and talents in the communities where they live and work. 92% of our locations with more than 100 associates are engaged with their local communities.
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Living Sustainably at Home
From water efficiency, durability, and recycled materials to third-party certifications, explore the range of ways Kohler helps you live more sustainably.
From conserving water, reducing emissions and waste to supporting local organizations, KOHLER associates innovate and lead projects that make a positive impact on our planet and communities.
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