Xylem Inc
Xylem's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Xylem amounted to 128,925 metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Xylem decreased by 16.94%, 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Xylem were 76,221 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Xylem reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Xylem's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 70.73%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Xylem's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 20.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Xylem's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Xylem reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,272 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 52,704 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Xylem reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Xylem's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 12.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Xylem's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.1% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Xylem use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Xylem reported 63,150,795 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Xylem includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 8 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Xylem's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Xylem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Xylem reported total Scope 3 emissions of 63,150,795 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 1.95% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 98.05% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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 2023, Xylem reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Xylem's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Xylem's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 61,288,587 tCO₂e (97.05%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 869,020 tCO₂e (1.38%)
- Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 629,286 tCO₂e (1%)
Xylem's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Xylem’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Xylem reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 76,221 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 7,364 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.35 tCO₂e 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 2023, Xylem reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.66 , 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 2023, Xylem ranked 21 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Xylem among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Xylem's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Xylem reported a total carbon footprint of 63,279,720 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.85% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Xylem's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.12%. a