Kohler Co. Launches Safe Water For All to Address Global Water and Sanitation Crisis
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KOHLER, Wis., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
-- Commits to identifying sustainable solutions to water and sanitation
challenges that will drive measurable impact in communities around the globe
Kohler Co., a global leader in design and innovation of kitchen and bath
products, today announced the launch of Safe Water For All, an initiative to
further address pressing issues around water access, quality and conservation
and broaden public awareness around water issues. With its deep expertise in
water and sanitation, Kohler is tapping into the innovative mindset of its
35,000+ associates, and working with partners to actively develop and provide
solutions for the many complex issues that leave 2.1 billion people without
access to safe water and 4.2 billion people without healthy sanitation.
"The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus many of the
troubling safe water issues we already know about but fail to adequately
address. To bring positive, lasting change, businesses must focus on challenges
they can solve most effectively, and for Kohler, this means water," said Laura
Kohler, SVP Human Resources, Stewardship and Sustainability at Kohler Co. "Safe
Water For All is our commitment to address the water and sanitation crisis that
continues to impact far too many people around the world."
There are at least 2.2 million people in the U.S. who don't have access to
water at home and 44 million more with running water that's not safe to drink.
Kohler will continue its partnerships with leading non-profit and humanitarian
organizations like Water Mission (
) and World Vision (
), to install solutions developed by the Innovation for Good team like low flow
pour flush toilets and gravity water filters in underserved areas around the
world. Most recently, the organizations partnered on a project in Jhagadia,
India, to provide the community's 462 residents with clean water through the
implementation of a Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) System.
Kohler is extending its commitment to providing access to safe water and
sanitation by activating its associates through KOHLER Run for Safe Water (
), a month-long virtual run-walk challenge to raise awareness of the issues and
funds to support local charities. In the area of product design and innovation,
Kohler continues to champion water efficiency and was recently named a 2020
Sustained Excellence winner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
marking the 11th time the company has won a WaterSense award.
To learn more about Kohler Co. and Safe Water For All and how you can get
involved, please visit www.safewaterforall.com.
About Kohler Co
Founded in 1873 and headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler Co. is one of
America's oldest and largest privately held companies comprised of more than
35,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler
is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and
bath products; engines and power systems; luxury cabinetry and tile; and
owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in
Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. Kohler's Whistling Straits golf
course will host the 2020 Ryder Cup. The company also develops solutions to
address pressing issues, such as clean water and sanitation, for underserved
communities around the world to enhance the quality of life for current and
future generations. For more details, please visit kohlercompany.com.
Media Contact:
Annie Shafer
(920) 457-4441 x71996
anne.shafer@kohler.com
SOURCE Kohler Co.
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