Impact Competitors

Founded by Emmett Culligan in 1936, Culligan is a world leader in delivering superior water solutions that will make a real difference in improving the health and wellness of consumers. The company offers some of the most technologically advanced, state-of-the-art water filtration and treatment services and solutions. These products include water softeners, drinking water systems, whole-house systems and solutions for businesses. Culligan's network of franchise dealers in North America, direct operations and other dealers is the largest in the world, with over 7,800 employees and 1,000 dealers in 90 countries. Many Culligan dealers have valuable equity in their local communities as multigenerational family owners of their franchises.

Founded in 1970, Kinetico pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. In the years since, we’ve grown into a global organization powered by 2,130 employees and a network of independent Kinetico water experts and international distributors, serving more than 100 countries and expanding access to reliable hydration solutions worldwide. We protect people, businesses and communities by improving the full lifecycle of water—from distribution and filtration to responsible reuse—delivering clean, healthy, great-tasting water through solutions customized to each customer’s needs. We design complete water systems that help protect what matters most, while enabling dependable hydration for workplaces and everyday environments. We are committed to a future where safe, high-quality water is more accessible—protecting homes and businesses, supporting healthier lives, and ensuring every drop is valued and managed responsibly to help sustain a thriving planet.

At LifeStraw our mission is simple, we believe everyone deserves equitable access to safe drinking water. We design beautiful, simple, and functional products that provide the highest protection from unsafe water, no matter where they live or where they source their water. We also take our responsibility to people and planet seriously. For every product sold, a child in need receives access to safe water for an entire year. We have been partners in the fight for the eradication of Guinea worm for 25 years, and we actively respond to emergencies across the globe. We are Climate Neutral Certified and from product to packaging, we measure and minimize our environmental impact. We strive to support underrepresented communities through our actions, our products, our marketing, and our communications. We live, work, and create with impact in mind. We fight for good and always err on the side of action.