Kohler Co. Honored with Global Humanitarian Award from National Association of Home Builders

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Mar 06, 2025, 18:00 ET

Recognition highlights Kohler's commitment to water stewardship and Safe Water for All

KOHLER, Wis., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath design and innovation, has been recognized with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Global Humanitarian Award at 2025 Design and Construction Week, featuring the NAHB International Builders' Show® and NKBA Kitchen/Bath Industry Show. This prestigious honor underscores Kohler's unwavering commitment to water stewardship and lives impacted through its Safe Water for All program.

Kohler Co. honored with Global Humanitarian Award from National Association of Home Builders. Photo credit Kohler Co.

Kohler has been working for the last decade partnering to provide access to safe water and sanitation to communities throughout India. We have seen the transformative power of partnering with local communities and schools.
Photo credit Kohler Co. — Kohler has been working for the last decade partnering to provide access to safe water and sanitation to communities throughout India. We have seen the transformative power of partnering with local communities and schools. Photo credit Kohler Co.

Students at a school in Nuevo León, Mexico, celebrate the installation of a new rainwater harvesting system through the Rain Schools Program, supported by Kohler and Isla Urbana. This initiative provides sustainable water solutions and environmental education, ensuring students have access to clean water for a healthier learning environment.
Photo credit Kohler Co. — Students at a school in Nuevo León, Mexico, celebrate the installation of a new rainwater harvesting system through the Rain Schools Program, supported by Kohler and Isla Urbana. This initiative provides sustainable water solutions and environmental education, ensuring students have access to clean water for a healthier learning environment. Photo credit Kohler Co.

"For more than 150 years, water has been at the heart of Kohler's business," said Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer at Kohler Co. "We believe that access to clean, safe water and sanitation is a fundamental human right. Through Safe Water for All, our associates, partners, and customers are helping us create solutions that bring sustainable and innovative water technologies to communities in need. This award is a testament to our collective commitment to making a difference."

Safe Water for All: A Mission to Transform Lives
Kohler's commitment to water solutions began 15 years ago when the company formalized its stewardship efforts, supporting initiatives in communities where associates lived and worked. As local teams identified needs, water projects repeatedly surfaced as urgent priorities. Recognizing Kohler's unique expertise in plumbing and water solutions, the company expanded these efforts into Safe Water for All in 2020.

What began as grassroots water projects led by local teams has now grown into a global program delivering clean water and sanitation to more than 2.4 million people across eight regions.

The program integrates Kohler's expertise in water innovation with strategic partnerships and community engagement. From pour-flush toilets to large-scale infrastructure projects like rainwater harvesting in Mexico City and reverse osmosis water systems in India, Kohler is creating sustainable water solutions where they are needed most.

A Holistic Approach to Water Stewardship
Kohler is deeply committed to water conservation and responsible water management across its operations and products. The company continuously works to reduce its environmental impact by:

Advancing water-efficient products that help consumers conserve water without compromising performance.
Implementing water reduction and reuse across manufacturing processes that reduce water consumption, increase wastewater recycling, and minimize environmental impact.
Supporting watershed restoration in key locations to support long-term water availability for both communities, ecosystems and businesses.

Looking Forward: A Continued Commitment to Water
The NAHB Global Humanitarian Award reaffirms Kohler's ongoing mission to bring gracious, healthy and sustainable water experiences to everyone, whether through innovative design, responsible business practices, or community-driven initiatives.

As Kohler continues expanding its Safe Water for All efforts across the United States, Canada, Mexico, India and China, the company remains dedicated to pioneering solutions that address the world's most pressing water challenges.

For more information about Kohler's Safe Water for All initiative and its water stewardship commitments, visit www.safewaterforall.com.

About Kohler Co.
For more than 150 years, Kohler Co. has been a global leader in bold design and innovation, dedicated to helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives through its kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile, and lighting; wellness products and services; and luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf. Privately held Kohler Co. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin. The company also develops sustainable living solutions to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. Its Innovation for Good platform addresses pressing issues, such as clean water and safe sanitation, with breakthrough products and services for underserved communities. David Kohler serves as Chair and CEO and represents the fourth generation of Kohler family leadership.

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