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Advanced Drainage Systems Inc

Common Name
Advanced Drainage Systems
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Building Products & Equipment
Employees
6,000
Ticker
WMS
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and provider of innovative water management solutions in North America. The primary function of this asset is to produce and supply high-perfo...

Advanced Drainage Systems's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Advanced Drainage Systems has also provided a category-level breakdown for 2 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Unspecified Calculation Method
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Advanced Drainage Systems's Sustainability Report 2025
a. Advanced Drainage Systems's Sustainability Report 2025
b. Advanced Drainage Systems's Sustainability Report 2020
b. Advanced Drainage Systems's Sustainability Report 2020

Insights into Advanced Drainage Systems's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofAdvanced Drainage Systems amounted to303,315metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Advanced Drainage Systemsincreased by 2.77%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e-6%+2%+124%-8%-7%+15%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Advanced Drainage Systems were 161,628 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Advanced Drainage Systems reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 109.65%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2024), Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 1 emissions increased by 15.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 146,975 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 141,687 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Advanced Drainage Systems reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year(2024), Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Advanced Drainage Systems's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Advanced Drainage Systems use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320242025045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Advanced Drainage Systems's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems reported 1,130,721 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2025 disclosure of Advanced Drainage Systems includes a breakdown across 2of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202120222023202420250400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e+187%-40%-14%+42%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,130,721 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 3 emissions increased by 42.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Advanced Drainage Systems disclose?

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems reported emissions for 2 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.

What are the main sources of Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 999,775 tCOâ‚‚e(88.42%)
  • Other/Unspecified Sources: 130,946 tCOâ‚‚e(11.58%)

Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(88.4%)Other/UnspecifiedSources(11.6%)

Insights into Advanced Drainage Systems’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 161,628 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,904 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 55.65 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Advanced Drainage Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00010,000100,0001,000,0005,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MascoYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,828Scope 1 Intensity: 4.47 tCO2e/$MLennox InternationalYear: 2021Scope 1: 116,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,194Scope 1 Intensity: 27.82 tCO2e/$MCarrier GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 147,343 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,486Scope 1 Intensity: 6.55 tCO2e/$MGriffonYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,685Scope 1 Intensity: 9.01 tCO2e/$MHubbellYear: 2024Scope 1: 50,870 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,629Scope 1 Intensity: 9.04 tCO2e/$MLouisiana-PacificYear: 2024Scope 1: 182,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,941Scope 1 Intensity: 61.88 tCO2e/$MXPOYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,325,813 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,072Scope 1 Intensity: 164.25 tCO2e/$MRB GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 46,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,284Scope 1 Intensity: 10.81 tCO2e/$MTrexYear: 2024Scope 1: 35,416 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,151Scope 1 Intensity: 30.76 tCO2e/$MGibraltar IndustriesYear: 2022Scope 1: 10,160 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,390Scope 1 Intensity: 7.31 tCO2e/$MATIYear: 2024Scope 1: 430,738 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,362Scope 1 Intensity: 98.75 tCO2e/$MArmstrong World IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 202,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,446Scope 1 Intensity: 139.72 tCO2e/$MBuilders FirstSourceYear: 2024Scope 1: 236,004 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,401Scope 1 Intensity: 14.39 tCO2e/$MFortune Brands InnovationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 20,924 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,609Scope 1 Intensity: 4.54 tCO2e/$MGMSYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,515 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,502Scope 1 Intensity: 19.00 tCO2e/$MBWX TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 28,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,704Scope 1 Intensity: 10.54 tCO2e/$MSPX TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 14,107 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,984Scope 1 Intensity: 7.11 tCO2e/$MMueller IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 63,436 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,769Scope 1 Intensity: 16.83 tCO2e/$MVeraltoYear: 2024Scope 1: 33,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,193Scope 1 Intensity: 6.38 tCO2e/$MOwens CorningYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,662,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,975Scope 1 Intensity: 151.45 tCO2e/$MCraneYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,490 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 3.98 tCO2e/$MTopBuildYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,512 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,330Scope 1 Intensity: 25.05 tCO2e/$MSnap-OnYear: 2024Scope 1: 32,494 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,108Scope 1 Intensity: 6.36 tCO2e/$MAdvanced Drainage SystemsYear: 2025Scope 1: 161,628 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,904Scope 1 Intensity: 55.65 tCO2e/$M

How does Advanced Drainage Systems's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 55.65 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 10.81, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Advanced Drainage Systems rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems ranked 19 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Advanced Drainage Systems among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Advanced Drainage Systems's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, Advanced Drainage Systems reported a total carbon footprint of 1,434,036 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 31.5% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Advanced Drainage Systems's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 78.85% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 11.27%.a

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