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.
How does Kohler Co., Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Kohler Co., Inc.'s score of 14 is lower than 58% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 359,701,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 198,974,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). This reflects a decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 390,800,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 185,681,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company has disclosed emissions data for both Scope 1 and Scope 2, but does not currently report on Scope 3 emissions. Kohler's GHG emissions intensity for Scopes 1 and 2 was reported at 0.082 kg CO2e per $M revenue in 2023, down from 0.089 kg CO2e per $M revenue in 2022. The net GHG emissions intensity also improved, from 0.064 kg CO2e per $M revenue in 2022 to 0.06 kg CO2e per $M revenue in 2023. 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 continues to focus on improving its emissions reporting and management practices.
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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 | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Kohler Co., Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

