Water operators enabled to cut CO2e emissions by 2.8 million metric tons, using Xylem technology

Xylem, a global water technology firm, has made substantial progress on its Sustainability Goals for 2022, including assisting water utilities to reduce CO2 emissions by 2.8 million metric tons since 2019.

Xylem aims to advance water security by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, building watershed stewardship and resilience to climate change, and advancing equitable access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) through its operations, supplier and sector-wide partnerships, and green finance offerings.

The results, as detailed in Xylem’s most recent Sustainability Report, showed that the company met its 2025 CO2e emissions reduction target far ahead of time.

The use of high-efficiency technologies and digital solutions permitted the reduction. Xylem also made significant success in decreasing its own emissions, with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions down 21% year on year, while also making achievements in reducing its water and waste footprint throughout its operations.

“The stakes in our work to address the world’s water challenges have never been higher,” stated Patrick Decker, President and CEO of Xylem.

Then he added:

“As the effects of climate change become more severe, water operators in utilities and businesses are stepping up to be part of the solution, embracing advanced technologies that improve the resiliency and sustainability of water systems at an affordable cost, all while lowering carbon emissions.”

Xylem made substantial progress toward its 2022 Sustainability Goals, including assisting water utilities to reduce CO2e emissions by 2.8 million metric tons since 2019.

Decker continued:

“The impact of this collaborative effort is captured in our most recent Sustainability Report.” “In collaboration with our customers and communities, we are working to position the water sector as a leader in climate change mitigation while addressing the world’s most difficult water challenges,” 

With 2022 poised to be another record-breaking year for extreme weather, Xylem has expanded its humanitarian assistance. Employees contributed 157,000 hours as part of the Xylem Watermark program to address water, sustainability, and community concerns, a 39% increase from 2021. Initiatives of the program included giving critical relief to people in Ukraine and earthquake-affected parts of Turkey.

“In 2022, we were proud to partner with our customers to support their exceptional strides towards creating more modern, resilient, and environmentally sensitive water systems,” stated Claudia Toussaint, Xylem’s Chief People and Sustainability Officer.

“Our customers’ vision, as well as the ingenuity and diversity of our teams, were critical in achieving these results.” It permits us to look forward with renewed hope and desire.”

Other key highlights detailed in the Sustainability Report include:

1-Executed a $1 billion credit facility that ties fees and interest rates to sustainability-related performance indicators, including emissions reduction.

2-Reduced total process water use by 26% since 2019 and moved 12 of its 22 major facilities to 100% process water recycling and reuse.

3-88% of the electricity used at Xylem manufacturing, office, and service facilities came from renewable sources in 2022, an increase of 13% from 2021.

4-Onboarded over 600 suppliers to the WASH4Work pledge and included supply partners in community WASH projects since 2019.

5-Leveraged Xylem technology, solutions, and partnerships to mobilize aid for 30 areas impacted by disaster.

6-Provided WASH solutions to communities in need, reaching more than 2.4 million people.

7-Engaged 11,800 students through Xylem Ignite, the company’s youth program, with events including the Global Student Innovation Challenge, regional hackathons, and a six-month Innovation Incubator.

Source: Xylem 

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