Highlights Measurable Progress on Global Water Challenges
As global water challenges intensify, efficient and resilient water management is more critical than ever. Xylem (NYSE:XYL), a leader in global water solutions, has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, demonstrating how customer-driven innovation is transforming sustainability commitments into measurable performance outcomes for communities and the environment.
Performance Highlights
- 20 million people reached with access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene since 2019
- 15% decrease in injury rate to 0.44
- 81% employee volunteer participation in 2025, up from 76% in 2023
- 16% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 (market-based) greenhouse gas emissions since 2023, progressing toward a 42% reduction target by 2030
- 15% improvement in water efficiency since 2023, progressing toward a 30% reduction goal by 2030
- Xylem is globally recognized for sustainability, earning a place on the CDP Climate Change A List, recognition as one of TIME's 10 Most Influential Sustainability Companies in 2026, and the 41st spot on Corporate Knights' 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations list.
Customer Impact at Scale
Xylem customers are applying technology, data, and expertise to improve how water is used, managed, and protected – helping communities address challenges such as water scarcity, infrastructure constraints, and environmental impacts. For example, Yorkshire Water utilizes Xylem's CoMag® technology to reduce phosphorus in the River Aire, safeguarding ecosystems, and optimizing resource use. Aurora Water, by leveraging analytics and machine learning with Xylem, has improved capital planning, resulting in smarter investments and a more resilient, affordable water system.
Looking Ahead: Building Momentum Toward 2030
"Our sustainability progress starts with helping customers do more with water," said Matthew Pine, Chief Executive Officer. "By combining innovation, data, and expertise, we're enabling communities and industries to build more resilient water systems, advance water stewardship, and create value in a changing global economy."
Xylem's 2030 plan prioritizes areas that will have significant impact for customers and communities, such as lower-carbon product designs, transparent lifecycle data, and incorporating emissions considerations into innovation.
"This work is powered by our people," added Claudia Toussaint, Chief People and Sustainability Officer. "By investing in talent, leadership, and a values-driven culture, we're building the capabilities needed to scale impact and deliver on our commitments for customers, communities, and the environment."
About Xylem
Xylem (XYL) is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company that empowers customers and communities to build a more water-secure world. Our 22,000 employees delivered revenue of $9 billion in 2025, optimizing water and resource management with innovation and expertise. Join us at www.xylem.com and Let's Solve Water.
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