Xylem's Sustainability Report Highlights Progress in Addressing Global Water Challenges

Xylem's latest sustainability report has highlighted the company's progress in addressing global water challenges through its advanced solutions and services. The report, titled "Making Water's Future Sustainable," showcases the company's efforts to mitigate its environmental footprint, enhance its sustainability goals, and provide equitable access to clean water and sanitation worldwide. According to the report, Xylem's solutions helped prevent over 500 billion gallons of polluted water from flooding communities in 2021, underscoring the company's commitment to creating a more sustainable world.

Key Takeaways:

• Xylem's net GHG emission intensity reduced by 12% in 2021 compared to 2019, meeting its goal of cutting Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions.
• More than half of Xylem's 22 major facilities now operate on 100% renewable energy, supporting the company's goal of powering its operations with 100% renewable electricity.
• Xylem's technologies helped customers reuse over 285 billion gallons of water in 2021, demonstrating the company's impact in addressing water scarcity.
• The company's humanitarian support for communities impacted by water-related disasters increased in 2021, with expertise, technology, and equipment provided to over 15 countries.
• Xylem engaged nearly 6,000 diverse global youth in water innovation programs, such as Xylem Ignite and Stockholm Junior Water Prize, promoting the next generation of water sector talent.
• The company contributed 113,000 employee volunteer hours, with 78% of employees participating in activities to solve water in their local communities.
• Xylem is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2050, in line with its sector-leading 2025 sustainability goals.

Statistics:

• 12% reduction in Xylem's net GHG emission intensity relative to 2019
• 22% decrease in Xylem's water use compared to 2019
• 285 billion gallons of water reused by Xylem's customers in 2021
• 500 billion gallons of polluted water prevented from flooding communities in 2021
• 113,000 employee volunteer hours contributed by Xylem in 2021
• 78% participation rate of Xylem employees in activities to solve water in their local communities

Sources:

• Businesswire.com: "Xylem Published Annual Sustainability Report, Highlighting Progress toward Solving Global Water Challenges"
• Xylem's 2021 Sustainability Report: "Making Water's Future Sustainable"
• Businesswire.com: "Xylem Ignite and Stockholm Junior Water Prize Programs Promote Water Innovation among Youth"