Our Impact
Kohler 2023 Global Impact Report
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Kohler’s growth and success since its founding in 1873 have been built on a strong foundation of honest and fair behavior and a culture of ethical leadership. As a dynamic and purpose-driven company, we stay focused on controlling what we can by practicing our mission, abiding by our guiding principles, and ultimately making sure we do all we can to leave the world a better place.
In our journey to better, we use Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria as a framework to transparently report our goals and progress while ensuring the actions we take are embedded in our business strategy and operations.
We are proud to share our 2023 Global Impact Report.
Kohler Co. 2023 Global Impact Report
Kohler is committed to transparency, engagement, and consistent communication of our initiatives, and we will continue to build on our alignment with established ESG standards. Our report was prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards.
Empowering People
From providing health and well-being programs to fostering an engaging workplace, we’re investing in our people and creating a place where every associate can become more at Kohler.
Strengthening Communities
Kohler is committed to having a positive impact on the growth and economic development of the communities where our associates live and work.
Protecting the Planet
We are committed to reducing energy, water, and waste across our operations to reduce our environmental footprint and to developing products that help our customers reduce their own environmental impact.
David Kohler, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Kohler Co.
“Kohler celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, providing the perfect opportunity to reflect on where we came from, how much we achieved, and where we go next as a company. We have proudly managed to stay true to our values and mission, centered on supporting communities and leaving the world a better place than we found it.”
Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainable Living Officer
“At the close of 2023, we evolved our mission to intentionally embrace the concept of sustainable living and to significantly increase our efforts to address the water crisis. I am confident we can achieve our mission of helping peoplelive more sustainable lives through the actions and accountability we take as a company.”
Global Impact Reports 2018—2023
Take a look at our previous reports and follow our progress towards better.
Leadership Development
At Kohler, every associate is a leader. We're providing customized learning and development to foster continuous personal and professional growth.
Mentorship for Strategic Career Growth
Two mentorship tracks, Rise Boldly and Forging Connections, were launched by Kohler's DEI team in partnership with Ten Thousand Coffees to accelerate advancement of diverse talent.
Self-Driven Learning
In 2023 associates engaged in 162,000 hours of learning: 147,000 hours were spent in our Kohler Career Management Platform and 15,000 hours were spent in LinkedIn Learning.
Talent Management Training
More than 1,380 leaders and HR business partners participated in Talent and Succession Planning training.
Associate Experience
In 2023, 743 associates completed Kohler’s inaugural Inclusive Leader Training on cultural competence, unconscious bias, and the need for DEI.
All-Inclusion Summit
For Global Diversity Month, the DEI team convened leading voices to share actionable insights and raise awareness of DEI activations, policies, and events.
Become More
We believe in continuous improvement and the power of personal and professional growth to achieve our bold mission. Become More is a testament to the impact of associates at Kohler.
Champion Programs
Our Community and Sustainability Champion programs support associates in their personal missions of creating a lasting, collective impact in their communities around the world.