Kohler Co., Inc., commonly known as Kohler, is a leading American manufacturer headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin. Founded in 1873, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the plumbing, kitchen, and bath industries, with a strong presence across North America and Europe. Kohler is renowned for its innovative products, including high-quality faucets, sinks, and toilets, which combine functionality with elegant design. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering the first one-piece toilet and expanding its offerings to include luxury kitchen and bath fixtures. Kohler's commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship sets it apart in a competitive market, earning accolades for both design excellence and environmental responsibility. With a legacy of over 150 years, Kohler continues to shape the future of the industry while maintaining its position as a trusted name in home and commercial solutions.
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Kohler Co., Inc.'s score of 11 is lower than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Kohler Co., Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 359,701,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 198,974,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). This reflects a decrease from 2022, where emissions were approximately 390,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 185,681,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company has consistently disclosed emissions data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 but has not reported any Scope 3 emissions. Kohler's emissions intensity for Scopes 1 and 2 has shown a positive trend, with a gross GHG emissions intensity of 0.082 in 2023, down from 0.089 in 2022 and 0.104 in 2021. The net GHG emissions intensity also improved, recorded at 0.06 in 2023 compared to 0.064 in 2022 and 0.077 in 2021. Despite these reductions, Kohler Co., Inc. has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint is evident through its ongoing emissions reporting and management practices, although further details on formal reduction initiatives are not available.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 433,125,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 208,148,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Kohler Co., Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
