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"As more than seven in 10 Americans who live in multigenerational households expect to continue living in one long-term, the importance of inclusive living is growing rapidly" Jean-Jacques L'Henaff, Global Design Leader for LIXIL Americas, shared his thoughts on the importance of inclusive design in multigenerational homes in the latest issue of Kitchen & Bath Business. Our collaboration with architects and designers allows us to make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Incorporating meaningful design in our products helps people of all ages experience more comfort, independence and safety in their homes. Check out the link here for the full article: https://ow.ly/WsbF50THVrX

✨What Drives Innovation at LIXIL? Bringing Products That People Need to the Market Meet Sunny Huang, a dedicated and innovative member of LIXIL whose journey is a testament to the incredible possibilities that emerge when passion meets unwavering support. Sunny joined LIXIL in 2014, where she found herself at the heart of a dynamic and diverse team. Over the years, her dedication allowed her to advance through various roles, from Product Development Engineer to Assistant Manager in Category Management – pioneering innovations and enhancing user experiences across our diverse portfolio. “My colleagues taught me a lot: technical approaches, key quality standards and how to evaluate a product properly. We worked with respect all the time despite the differences in age and experience.” Sunny’s journey is one of turning challenges into opportunities for growth and collaboration. Her work spans integrating new technologies and fostering teamwork across departments and regions, making a significant impact on our purpose in creating better homes for everyone, everywhere. “To bring a product from an idea to launch is a tremendous feeling of achievement. But it’s a long journey and anything but straightforward.” Discover more about Sunny’s inspiring journey and how she contributes to shaping the future of living. Click here for the full story: https://lnkd.in/e8xW5F56

The week of September 25, when the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted, is "GLOBAL GOALS WEEK" (from September 20 to 29 this year). LIXIL is committed to creating a positive societal & environmental impact through our diverse initiatives based on our Impact Strategy. We are pleased to share the recent updates to our Impact website, reflecting our ongoing efforts. Updates of the Three Strategic Pillars of LIXIL’s Impact Strategy 🚽Global Sanitation & Hygiene: The shipment of SATO brand products has exceeded one million units for the fifth consecutive year. To date, an estimated 8.6 million SATO products have been distributed across 45 countries, improving the sanitation and hygiene conditions of approximately 68 million people. 💧Water Conservation & Environmental Sustainability: ・As a response to how LIXIL manages environmental risks and opportunities, including for climate change, natural capital, and biodiversity, published the "Disclosure Report in Response to TNFD and TCFD Recommendations" ・LIXIL has become the first Japanese company in the building product sector to receive SBT (Science Based Targets) Net-Zero approval, based on its long-term target to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. 👨👩👧👦Diversity & Inclusion: In the People & Organizational Development review held in FYE2024, female employees constituted 30.5% of the candidates selected as potential successors for key positions We also feature initiatives and community contributions across LIXIL related to employee safety & wellbeing, procurement, human rights, and more. For more details:https://lnkd.in/euMjUBHj #Sustainability #Impact #Sanitation #Diversity #Inclusion #LIXIL

The toilet as we know it has existed in much the same form for centuries🚽 Where would you start if you had to reinvent it? This is a question an Georgia Institute of Technology-led collaborative and LIXIL have been working to answer. Their efforts have resulted in a new kind of toilet poised to help tackle sanitation challenges across the globe. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejZ97r4K #ReinventedToilet #Sanitation #Innovation #GeorgiaTech #SATO #LIXIL

As multigenerational households grow, the need for inclusive living spaces has become more urgent. At LIXIL, we're committed to creating products that meet the diverse needs of all people, making better homes for everyone, everywhere. This is where universal design comes in – a forward-thinking approach that considers the needs and aspirations of all individuals from the very start of the design process. Jean-Jacques L-Henaff, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Americas, shares more insight about how LIXIL approaches universal design and its importance for the industry in the first installment of our new “Universal Living” blog series. Read more from Jean-Jacques on our blog, and stay tuned for the next two parts of the series: https://ow.ly/mULj50TqkRk #homedesign #universaldesign #LIXIL

Fostering Family-Friendly Workplaces: LIXIL Joins Forces with Sekisui House to Champion Paternity Leave in Japan We're proud to announce our support of Sekisui House’s Ikukyu project, a pioneering initiative to promote the societal acceptance of parental leave for new fathers in Japan. Sekisui House is one of Japan’s largest homebuilders.🤝🏠 In Japan, the tide is starting to turn as society and businesses increasingly recognize the importance of paternal involvement in childcare, challenging traditional norms to embrace a more balanced and supportive approach for working fathers. At LIXIL, we believe that we can make better homes a reality for everyone everywhere, only if we nurture the wellbeing of our employees and their families. This partnership reflects our commitment to making LIXIL a home for everyone, a supportive and inclusive environment for all our team members. Today in LIXIL Corporation, 87.3% of new eligible fathers take parental leave, and we are aiming to reach 100% by 2025 for our Japan employees. Yet, the message is universal: supporting families is integral to building strong communities and workplaces around the world. 🌍👨👩👧👦 We're excited to be a part of this change, leading by example and encouraging others to join us in this journey. Learn more about our approach to tackle diversity & equal opportunity challenges here: https://lnkd.in/d3HSaF3M #LIXIL #SekisuiHouse #ParentalLeave #WorkLifeBalance #Inclusion #Diversity #Impact

Our GROHE brand becomes the first global sanitary brand to introduce Saudi-made products. The state-of-the-art facility, developed in collaboration with Zamil Plastic Industries Co. and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. This new facility spans over 26,000 sqm and is dedicated to producing exceptional Concealed Cisterns, integrating advanced German technology with Saudi expertise. The facility, which employs over 200 talented professionals, reflects our commitment to supporting local manufacturing, job creation, and economic growth in Saudi Arabia. This facility ensures that every GROHE product meets the highest levels of quality and performance, reinforcing our promise of excellence to our customers in the region and beyond. This achievement not only underscores our commitment to innovation and quality but also celebrates the growing capabilities of Saudi-made products. #GROHE #Zamilplasticindustriesco #SaudiArabia #Manufacturing #Innovation #Sustainability #GermanTechnology

Every day, 1,000 children under the age of five die from diseases linked to unsafe water, sanitation and hygiene. Since 2018, UNICEF has partnered with LIXIL to increase access to safe sanitation in Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania. By increasing the availability and affordability of safe clean toilets, the partnership has enabled more than 12 million people to gain access to at least basic sanitation and hygiene. Today, we announce the renewal of our partnership for a further three years, aiming to bring health, well-being and dignity to many more communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtmjd8Nr

We are proud to share that Hydrific, part of LIXIL, has been honored in Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards! Droplet, the launch product for Hydrific, has been recognized in the "Best Product Design" and "Best Designs from Up and Coming Companies" categories in this year's competition. We're grateful to everyone that has supported Hydrific and the Droplet since its launch, from the incredible support for the Kickstarter campaign to everyone within LIXIL that has helped with developing and testing this revolutionary product. Hydrific aims to create accessible and easy to use solutions for conserving water in the home, and the Droplet is the first major step in bringing that vision to life. Read more: https://ow.ly/gNpx50T2aKv

We are proud to be honored as the Alliance for Water Efficiency's 2024 Business & Industry Member of the Year! The AWE plays a key role in advocating for and educating about sustainability, and their expertise helps us create products and initiatives that support responsible water use around the world. We are committed to finding innovative ways to bring sustainable solutions to life, from water-saving product design to our work with communities like Lowndes County in Alabama that deal with sanitation issues every day. We look forward to working with the AWE for years to come to make this vision a reality. And thank you to Troy Benavidez, Julia Deister (née Auer), Thorsten Kostrzewa and Taishi Okano for accepting the award last week at the Water Efficiency & Conservation Symposium in Chicago.