For its entire history, Kohler has also been a supporter of the arts. in 1940, Marie, evangeline, and Lillie Kohler helped to organize The Kohler Foundation, which to this day supports cultural, educational, environmental, and other civic causes. and in 1974, the John Michael Kohler arts center collaborated with Kohler co. to develop the arts/industry program, giving artists from around the world access to the foundry to create original works of art. in 1985, the Kohler design center opened, becoming a design lab and showcase for dramatic innovations and new collaborations with artists and designers in one central location. Kohler co., led by current president and ceo K. david Kohler—the fourth generation of the Kohler family— continues to be an industry leader in innovative technology and environmentally conscious design. The company has received the ePa Water Sense Partner of the year award every year since 2008. and they continue to win design awards for innovations like the Sok overflowing bath and the Karbon line of fully articulated faucets, while also earning accolades for its hospitality arm. in 2012, the american club and Kohler Waters Spa earned their first Forbes Five-Star award. as Kohler co. moves into the future, sustainability continues to be one of their main priorities. They have established a goal of a net zero environmental footprint by 2035, while continuing to live up to their mission of “providing a higher level of gracious living to everyone” touched by the Kohler brand.
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