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Xylem

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Xylem Inc., a leading global water technology company headquartered in the United States, has been at the forefront of addressing the world's water challenges since its founding in 2011. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Xylem operates within the water and wastewater industry, focusing on innovative solutions for water management and treatment. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including advanced water analytics, treatment systems, and smart irrigation technologies. Xylem's commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart, as it continually develops cutting-edge technologies that enhance water quality and accessibility. Recognised for its market leadership, Xylem has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and sustainability, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the global water sector.

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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Xylem's score of 68 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Xylem's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Xylem Inc., headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 73,943,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 17,516,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 69,050,457,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant commitment to transparency in their climate impact, with emissions data disclosed across all three scopes. Xylem has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2025, focusing on both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a target to reduce these by 30% from 2020 levels. Additionally, Xylem has committed to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. For Scope 3 emissions, the company targets a 51.6% reduction per USD value added by 2030. In 2023, Xylem successfully reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately 17% compared to the previous year, demonstrating progress towards its near-term goals. The company is also aligned with science-based targets, having committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2023 baseline. Xylem's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy to address climate change, with a long-term vision of achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This commitment is part of a broader industry trend towards sustainability and accountability in emissions reporting.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Xylem's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Xylem is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Xylem is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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