Xylem publishes comprehensive carbon and water data with SBTi-validated 2030 targets, but Scope 3 emissions rose 9% year-on-year while relying on economic intensity rather than absolute reduction. Biodiversity impact remains undisclosed. Water stewardship is genuine; renewable energy coverage substantial. Modest regulatory violation history across subsidiaries.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Energy Source (7/10, 7/10). Weakest on Nature & Biodiversity Impact and Resource Use & Waste (4/10, 6/10).
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“In 2024, Xylem reported total carbon emissions of approximately 73,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 17,516,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2”
“Selected data on key performance indicators is subject to limited assurance by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA)”
“Require suppliers to disclose Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions and water usage via CDP Supply Chain”
“16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) greenhouse gas emissions since 2023”
“17 have achieved 100% process water recycling, and 17 are contributing zero waste to landfills”
“Use 100% renewable energy at our major facilities (#) 19 · 19 · 19 · 17 · 12 · 10 · 7”
“optimizing water use, improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and waste streams, and adopting circular economy principles”
“We have reported our environmental performance annually through CDP since 2013”
“A portion of the individual component of the 2023 Annual Incentive Compensation... was tied to progress on several Sustainability goals”
“Penalty total since 2000 for companies currently owned: $17,685,536 Number of records: 28”
“the SEC would not bring an enforcement action against the Company... the DOJ had declined to prosecute the Company”
“88% of the electricity used at Xylem manufacturing, office, and service facilities came from renewable sources in 2022”
“The Science Based Targets initiative approved Xylem's 2030 science-based targets in December 2024”
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Xylem Inc. manufactures water infrastructure, pumps, treatment systems, and digital water management solutions. Founded in 2011 as a spinoff from ITT Corporation and headquartered in Washington, D.C., it operates manufacturing and service facilities worldwide and is a leading supplier to municipal and industrial water utilities across more than 150 countries.
Energy and water utility operator; comparable renewable transition scale and intensity targets.
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