Our Environment
We are committed to the worldwide movement to address serious and growing environmental issues such as climate change, environmental destruction and resource depletion. Kohler Co. launched its formal sustainability program in 2008.
Our strategy, when properly conceived and executed, should not be about compromise or massive tradeoffs. It should be a win for the consumer, a win for the associate, a win for the environment, and a win for the company.
Our vision
In 2008, Kohler reset its strategy to more earnestly drive sustainability. Our three-part strategy:
1. Environmental Footprint. Reduce our carbon and solid waste footprint by 4 percent annually with a goal of being net zero, with offsets, by 2035.
2. Sustainable Products. Drive new products and technologies that are sustainable in use and method of manufacture.
3. Communication and Education. Use our global presence to educate consumers, our associates and the trade on water conservation and sustainability.
Our Products
Since our beginning, Kohler Co. has maintained a deep commitment to our employees, the community and the environment. We demonstrate this dedication by incorporating environmental, health and safety considerations into all company activities.
As you’d expect from a company that consistently exceeds expectations for design, innovation and creativity, we go above and beyond in our efforts to be good stewards of the environment and create safe, healthy work environments. Our environmental, health and safety principles reflect a fundamental set of beliefs that guide Kohler associates every day. Our family of businesses includes:
Kitchen & Bath Group
Not only does the Kohler Kitchen and Bath Group manufacture water-saving products - our production process also conserves water and utilizes recycled materials.
Furniture & Tile Group
Kohler businesses like Ann Sacks and McGuire Furniture craft elegant, stylish products from environmentally-aware, sustainable materials.
Engines & Generators Group
The Kohler Global Power Group strives to decrease emissions and improve air quality.
Golf & Resort Destinations
Kohler Hospitality Group properties preserve wildlife habitats and reclaim and beautify otherwise unusable land.
Awards and Recognition
We firmly believe that a strategy of sustainability – one that fully integrates business principles and environmental principles – is the only strategy for the road ahead.
Kohler has been named the 2008 and 2009 WaterSense Partner of the Year by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for our work in the area of products, technology, and education. Kohler was the first and only two-time recipient of this significant award for water efficiency.
The Environmental, Health and Safety building on Kohler’s main campus in Kohler, Wisconsin, was awarded Silver LEED Status for its work to transform the building into a more environmentally efficient structure.