NKBA | KBIS Global President and CEO Bill Darcy has hit the road highlighting water use reduction—without compromising performance—to address global scarcity.
By Nicholas Tamarin
Last fall, leaders in the bathroom manufacturing industry including NKBA | KBIS Global President and CEO Bill Darcy, convened at St. George’s House, Windsor Castle in England, for the Windsor Summit on Water Scarcity and Antimicrobial Resistance. Hosted by Tom Reynolds and the Bathroom Manufacturers Association, it shed light on the critical issue of water scarcity, affecting over two billion people globally.
The summit emphasized the unique position of bathroom manufacturers to address this crisis through product innovations that reduce leaks and waste, and promote more efficient and sustainable infrastructure. “As Global President and CEO of NKBA | KBIS, I signed the summit’s declaration on behalf of our association and its 55,000 members, affirming our commitment to a more sustainable future,” Darcy says. “The NKBA intends to raise awareness for these global health issues and support our members as they work to fulfill this commitment.”
Darcy continued this vital conversation at KBIS 2025, first at the Ferguson Home–sponsored panel “The Windsor Declaration: Driving Global Change” at the NKBA |KBIS NEXTStage. Moderated by Reynolds, it featured a heavyweight lineup of international stakeholders including Darcy along with Kohler’s Chief Sustainability Officer Laura Kohler; Matt Sigler, PMG Executive Director, International Code Council; Jen Cassidy, CEO, Bristan Group/MASCO; and Troy Benavidez, Leader of International Government Relations and Policy, LIXIL International.
Then, Darcy took part in Toto’s stellar lineup of activations with “Technology, Sustainability, and the Future of the Plumbing Industry,” an esteemed panel discussion once again featuring Reynolds, this time paired with Fernando Fernandez. Throughout, these industry thought leaders explored how technology is driving sustainable innovation, covering key topics such as leveraging IoT for smarter water management, reducing environmental impact through cutting-edge materials, and advancing eco-friendly product design. The discussions highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability across the industry, along with other key issues shaping the future of plumbing.
If you’re interested in learning more, check out the “The Windsor Declaration: Driving Global Change” and all other NKBA |KBIS NEXTStage activations here; along with Toto’s panel discussion on demand here. For more insights on sustainable kitchen and bath design, visit NKBA’s Sustainability Month page.
