The skilled labor shortage is not a challenge any one organization can solve alone. At LIXIL, we are committed to being part of the solution by investing in education, partnerships and programs that help strengthen the future of the trades while expanding access to safe sanitation and plumbing infrastructure.
Here are a few examples of how that commitment is already coming to life.
100 Million Lives
LIXIL recently crossed a historic milestone: improving sanitation and hygiene for over 100 million people globally, officially reaching 103 million by December 2025. While this number is a monumental achievement, true global impact is fundamentally built one action, one installation, and one household at a time.
Moving beyond traditional “barrier-free” concepts, LIXIL is redefining Universal Design (UD) to deliver safety, peace of mind, and freedom of movement for people at every stage of life. For our ongoing “Built with Purpose” series, General Manager Yasuhiro Shirai and Nanase Kameda of the LWT Japan Advanced Technology Center share how LIXIL uncovers "hidden needs" to build a more inclusive future through innovation.
Investing in the people who build our world is crucial for the future of our industry. This also empowers individuals to build fulfilling careers and strengthen their communities. Yuta Yamamoto, a tile installer who honed his craft at our IITA tile school, not only mastered the art of tile laying but also brought home a gold medal from the 2022 National Skills Competition Japan. His story is a testament to the meaningful careers we help build and our commitment to closing the global skilled labor gap.
At American Standard, we know the importance of investing in the next generation of skilled talent. That’s why we partner each year with Tools and Tiaras Inc. to host a camp at our Water Experience Center: to introduce girls to the world of plumbing and the power of hands-on problem-solving and to help them see a future they may not have considered before.
Last year, we celebrated a remarkable milestone—150 years of quality, reliability, and innovation for the American Standard brand. Styles have shifted, technology has leapt forward, and the world has changed in countless ways. But through it all, one thing has remained constant: American Standard’s commitment to shaping better bathrooms and kitchens—one product, one home, one community at a time.
