Kohler Co. Honored as "Green Master"
Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council awards company for sustainability efforts
KOHLER, Wis., December 21, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Kohler Co. was recognized as a 2021 Green Master by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council and the Green Master Program at the organization’s annual conference.
Green Master recognizes Wisconsin businesses for their commitment to sustainability and provides benchmarks to track their progress. The program measures efforts in nine sustainability categories: energy, carbon, water, waste management, transportation, supply chain, outreach, workforce and governance. By providing businesses of all sizes and sectors objective criteria, Green Master allows companies to compare their sustainability performance against peers.
Kohler Co.’s efforts focus on Believing in Better, the company’s sustainability and social impact strategy across three pillars: better planet, better communities and better lives. Within the Better Planet pillar, Kohler’s Environmental Sustainability team is reimagining the company’s path to net zero across operations by 2035. The team is working to reduce Kohler’s overall operational environmental footprint, while creating more environmentally favorable and sustainable products and services to preserve a healthy planet. This mission is embedded throughout the company and brands within Kohler’s global operations.
The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council is a network of Wisconsin businesses and organizations that are responding to the challenge of sustainability. The organization provides businesses with the tools they need to both understand sustainability progress and strive for continuous improvement.
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 40,000 associates. With more than 50 manufacturing locations worldwide, Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; 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 recently hosted the 43rd 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.
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Kohler Public Relations
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