Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, headquartered in the United States, is a leading provider in the plumbing and water solutions industry. Established through the merger of Zurn Industries and Elkay Manufacturing, the company has a rich history of innovation and service since its founding. With a strong presence across North America, Zurn Elkay focuses on sustainable water management, offering a diverse range of products including water fountains, sinks, and plumbing fixtures. Renowned for their commitment to quality and sustainability, Zurn Elkay's core offerings are designed to enhance water efficiency and user experience. The company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in commercial and residential markets. With a dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction, Zurn Elkay continues to set industry standards, making a notable impact in water solutions.
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In 2024, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, headquartered in the US, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 288,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 11,087,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 9,007,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 269,082,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services (219,952,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (24,321,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2030, compared to a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Zurn Elkay is targeting a 15% reduction in energy consumed per U.S. dollar of operating revenue by 2024. Furthermore, the organisation has pledged to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, reflecting its long-term commitment to sustainability. Zurn Elkay's emissions data is sourced directly from the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, with no cascaded data from a parent company. The company actively discloses its emissions across all relevant scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,389,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 52,300,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 9% last year and decreased by approximately 14% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 82% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

