- Aging infrastructure that can contaminate water supplies
- Water scarcity issues
- Drinking water quality
- Waste from single-use plastics and paper towels
- Energy use
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 245.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 12.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 10.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 245.8K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
245.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
16%
of total energy
Water Usage
29.6M m3/year (consumed)
2023
Waste
10.8K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
379.8K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 12.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 245.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 245.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021 | 10.2K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 80.0K tCO2e (2020) |
| 2018-2019 | 62.7K tonnes CO2e (2018-2019 domestic only) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 12.7% total reduction in energy intensity through 2023 (compared to our 2021 baseline)
- 27.2% total reduction in GHG intensity through 2023 (compared to our 2021 baseline)
- 16% of electricity use was from renewable sources in 2023
- 65.5% company waste diversion rate
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumed per U.S. dollar of operating revenue by 15% by 2024 (compared to our 2021 baseline)
- Reduce TRIR by 10% in 2023 (compared to our 2022 baseline)
📅 Medium-term
- Source at least 25% of our electricity from renewable sources by 2030
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 50% by 2030 (compared to our 2021 baseline)
- Reduce NOx air emissions intensity per U.S. dollar of operating revenue by 15% by 2025 (compared to our 2022 baseline)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions (target year not explicitly stated, but implied by 2030 and 2050 goals)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Cleaner, safer waterProtecting and conserving waterPromoting sustainability in our operations and supply chainPrioritizing our people, our values and our communities