Commitment to Water Policy

The Hansgrohe Group hands over its seat on the Water Europe board: Fiona Félix, Head of Public Affairs, will succeed CEO Hans Jürgen Kalmbach in January 2026. This means that the company will remain part of the central European committee for sustainable water management. Water Europe brings together over 200 members from 27 countries and is committed to a water-secure, sustainable, and water-smart society. The platform brings together companies, universities, and utilities to drive innovation in the water sector and help shape the political framework.

Water Resilience for Europe

Fiona Félix has been Head of the Public Affairs department at Hansgrohe since 2022 and brings experience from industry representation in Brussels to the table. “With her expertise and commitment, Fiona has helped shape the EU’s recently adopted water resilience strategy in line with our interests,” explains Hans Jürgen Kalmbach. “I am handing over my seat on the Executive Board to experienced hands and am convinced that she will represent the Hansgrohe Group and the members of Water Europe effectively.”

More Efficient Water Use

An analysis by the European Environmental Agency shows that over 40 percent of the European Union’s population is already affected by water scarcity.* That is why Hansgrohe is pursuing a clear strategy with its “ECO 2030” initiative: by 2030, all water-carrying products will be available exclusively with water-saving technologies. "Water policy directly affects our economic policy, as well as our innovation strategy. We need clear political framework conditions so that innovations in water conservation can have a widespread impact and avert the negative effects of increasing water scarcity on the economy and society, “ says Fiona Félix. ”As part of Water Europe, I want to work to ensure that water efficiency in buildings receives a greater political focus—not only as a technical issue, but also as an economic and social issue for the future"

* EEA (2025): Water scarcity conditions in Europe

About Water Europe

The Water Supply and Sanitation Technology Platform was founded in 2004 by the European Commission as a technology platform and evolved into a member-driven multi-stakeholder platform in 2007. Since 2019, it has been known as Water Europe and is considered the central voice for water-related innovation and research in Europe.

About the Hansgrohe Group – Setting the Beat of Water. Since 1901.

With its brands AXOR and hansgrohe, the Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach/Southern Germany, enjoys a reputation as a leader in innovation, design and quality within the bath and kitchen industry. Founded in 1901 in the Black Forest, the company gives water form and function with its faucets, showerheads and shower systems. In combination with sanitary ceramics and bathroom furniture, the company offers individual design options from a single source for holistic bathroom experiences. The 124-year history of the company is marked by innovations, such as the first hand-held shower with multiple spray types, the first pull-out kitchen faucet, and the first wall bar to hold a hand-held shower.The company holds more than 23,000 active property rights. The Hansgrohe Group stands for long-lasting quality products and for responsibility towards people and the environment. Sustainable production of resource-conserving products is central to the company’s business activities around the globe. By developing innovative technologies for faucets and showers, Hansgrohe achieves the greatest possible effect on protecting water as a resource and limiting and adapting to climate change during the usage phase of its products. As part of its consistent sustainability strategy, Hansgrohe is equipping all water-bearing products exclusively with water-saving technologies by 2030 within its "ECO 2030" initiative. With 35 subsidiaries and 22 sales offices supplying products in more than 145 countries, the globally active company in the sanitary industry is a reliable partner to its customers in all regions of the world. The Hansgrohe Group, its brands and products have won numerous awards, including more than 800 design prizes since 1974. The products of the Hansgrohe Group are found around the world: on renowned cruise ships, in luxurious 5-star and boutique hotels, in international metropolitan cities, in extraordinary spas, exclusive bathrooms of lodges and luxury villas, public facilities, as well as in countless private homes. The Hansgrohe Group’s high quality standards are ensured by eight wholly-owned production facilities: four in Germany, one each in France, in Serbia, the United States and China. In 2024, the Hansgrohe Group generated a turnover of EUR 1.387 billion. It employs around 5,600 people worldwide, about 60 percent of whom work in Germany.