Company appoints Laura Kohler as Chief Sustainability and DEI Officer, strengthens key partnerships and advances HVO initiatives
Kohler, Wis. — February 10, 2023 — Kohler, the data center industry’s global power partner, continues to prioritize environmental sustainability and will heighten efforts in 2023. This builds on Kohler’s efforts over the last year to become a leader in the creation of more sustainable product options and practices amid the rising demand for more connectivity and data center services. Kohler plans to use last year’s initiatives as a springboard into 2023, setting the stage for even more conversations about how the company and its counterparts can leave the world a better place for future generations by finding ways to reduce environmental impacts.
“Kohler is focused on finding more environmentally sustainable ways to do business, as we have been doing for 150 years,” said Ryan Baumann, Global Director, Data Center Sales for Kohler. “From making operations more efficient and reducing and reusing waste, to introducing new initiatives and technologies into our power products, we are 100% committed to being part of the solution that helps our industry reach its goals. Our leadership has not only made it a priority, but also instills a passion to drive change through all our products across our business units within Kohler.”
As part of its commitment to prioritizing environmental sustainability, Kohler Co. recently announced that Laura Kohler will be the company’s first Chief Sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer. This new appointment marks a significant step forward in accelerating the incorporation of sustainability, social impact and DEI across Kohler’s global companies, including its data centers division. As Chief Sustainability and DEI Officer, Laura will help the company fully focus on this effort at every level.
Kohler is also showcasing its leadership in renewable energy sources with a new partnership with Robert Swan, OBE (Order of the British Empire), on his 2023 Undaunted Expedition that took him across the Antarctic landmass to the Geographic South Pole relying solely on renewable energy sources. A leader in energy resiliency for more than 100 years, Kohler equipped Swan’s journey with a customized KOHLER generator that utilized a KOHLER diesel engine fueled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Kohler launched its HVO solution last year for all of its diesel engines, underscoring the company’s commitment to lessen the environmental impact of its engines. HVO is a renewable paraffinic fuel that is produced with plant or animal oils derived from the residues of the meat and fish industries. HVO does not use agricultural resources, contribute to deforestation and a reduction in overall CO2 emissions of up to 90% can be obtained.
Kohler also contributed its expertise in energy solutions as a contributing author in the book Greener Data: Actionable Insights from Industry Leaders that addresses realistic ways to make the technology, telecom and data center industries more environmentally sustainable. Kohler’s chapter, titled “Powering a Better Future: Kohler’s Evolutionary and Revolutionary Approaches,” examines the industry from the perspective of a supplier providing much-needed backup power and doing so with minimal impact the environment. With record amounts of data being consumed worldwide, the need for data center services that enable business applications, online marketplaces and connected applications, as well as empower streaming television shows and social media applications, are higher than ever. With the rise in demand for data comes the increased need for reliable backup power sources to keep mission-critical applications operating in the event of a power failure.
Learn more about Kohler’s sustainability initiatives here. To learn more about Kohler’s data center solutions, visit kohlerpower.com/datacenters.
Greener Data is available for purchase on Amazon.
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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; engines and power systems; luxury cabinetry and tile; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations in Kohler, Wisconsin, and St. Andrews, Scotland. 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.
A global force in power solutions since 1920, Kohler manufactures complete power systems, including generators (portable, marine, residential, commercial and industrial), automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls, and accessories for emergency, prime power and mission critical applications around the world. Visit KohlerPower.com, facebook.com/KOHLERPower, and on Twitter at @KOHLERPower.
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