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Xylem Inc
Xylem's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Xylem 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).
Xylem has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Xylem's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofXylem amounted to125,948metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Xylemdecreased by 2.31%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Xylem's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Xylem's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Xylem were 73,943 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Xylem reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Xylem's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Xylem's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Xylem's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Xylem reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,516 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 52,005 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Xylem reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Xylem's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 19.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Xylem's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Xylem's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Xylem use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Xylem reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Xylem's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Xylem's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Xylem reported 69,050,457 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 2024 disclosure of Xylem includes a breakdown across 12of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Xylem's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Xylem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Xylem reported total Scope 3 emissions of 69,050,457 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 1.84%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.16%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Xylem reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Xylem's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Xylem's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Xylem's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Xylem's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Xylem disclose?
In 2024, Xylem reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Xylem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Xylem's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 66,845,993 tCOâ‚‚e(96.81%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 869,498 tCOâ‚‚e(1.26%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 847,077 tCOâ‚‚e(1.23%)
Xylem's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Xylem’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Xylem reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 73,943 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,562 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.64 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Xylem's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Xylem's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Xylem reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.64 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.82, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Xylem rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Xylem ranked 17 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Xylem is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Xylem's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Xylem reported a total carbon footprint of 69,176,405 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.02% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Xylem's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.82% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.11%.a