Waters Highlights Continued Progress Towards Sustainability Commitments
Waters (NYSE: WAT) has reported significant progress in its sustainability commitments, exceeding its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target two years ahead of schedule with a 36% reduction from 2016 baseline. The company has achieved notable environmental milestones, including a 50% decrease in landfill waste and a 29% reduction in water use intensity.
In social initiatives, Waters expanded its STEM education efforts through the Waters Student Academy, reaching over 380 students and increasing candidate diversity in recruitment by 6%. The company introduced the University Pathways Program to support career development and diversify talent pipeline.
Waters received recognition as the 2024 Public Company Board of the Year by NACD New England Chapter and was included in Barron's 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies. The company has committed to science-based emission reduction targets aligned with SBTi's 1.5°C criteria.
Waters (NYSE: WAT) ha riportato progressi significativi nei suoi impegni di sostenibilità, superando l'obiettivo di riduzione delle emissioni di gas serra con due anni di anticipo, ottenendo una riduzione del 36% rispetto al valore di riferimento del 2016. L'azienda ha raggiunto importanti traguardi ambientali, inclusa una diminuzione del 50% dei rifiuti in discarica e una riduzione del 29% nell'intensità dell'uso dell'acqua.
Nelle iniziative sociali, Waters ha ampliato i suoi sforzi per l'istruzione STEM attraverso la Waters Student Academy, raggiungendo oltre 380 studenti e aumentando la diversità dei candidati nel reclutamento del 6%. L'azienda ha introdotto il Programma University Pathways per supportare lo sviluppo della carriera e diversificare il bacino di talenti.
Waters è stata riconosciuta come 2024 Public Company Board of the Year dal NACD New England Chapter ed è stata inclusa in Barron's 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies. L'azienda si è impegnata a rispettare obiettivi di riduzione delle emissioni basati sulla scienza, in linea con i criteri SBTi di 1.5°C.
Waters (NYSE: WAT) ha informado sobre importantes avances en sus compromisos de sostenibilidad, superando su objetivo de reducción de emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero dos años antes de lo previsto, con una reducción del 36% respecto a la línea base de 2016. La compañía ha alcanzado hitos ambientales notables, incluyendo una disminución del 50% en residuos de vertedero y una reducción del 29% en la intensidad del uso del agua.
En iniciativas sociales, Waters amplió sus esfuerzos en educación STEM a través de la Waters Student Academy, alcanzando a más de 380 estudiantes y aumentando la diversidad de candidatos en la contratación en un 6%. La empresa introdujo el Programa University Pathways para apoyar el desarrollo profesional y diversificar el talento disponible.
Waters fue reconocida como 2024 Public Company Board of the Year por la NACD New England Chapter y fue incluida en Barron's 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies. La compañía se ha comprometido a objetivos de reducción de emisiones basados en la ciencia, alineados con los criterios de SBTi de 1.5°C.
Waters (NYSE: WAT)는 지속 가능성 약속에서 중요한 진전을 보고했으며, 2016년 기준 대비 36% 감축을 달성하며 온실가스 배출 감축 목표를 2년 앞서 초과 달성했습니다. 회사는 매립 폐기물을 50% 줄이고 물 사용의 집중도를 29% 감소시키는 등 주목할만한 환경 이정표를 달성했습니다.
사회적 이니셔티브 측면에서 Waters는 380명 이상의 학생들에게 도달하고 채용 후보자의 다양성을 6% 증가시키며 Waters Student Academy를 통해 STEM 교육 노력을 확대했습니다. 또한, 인재 배급을 다양화하고 경력 개발을 지원하기 위해 University Pathways 프로그램을 도입했습니다.
Waters는 NACD New England Chapter에서 2024 Public Company Board of the Year로 인정받았고, Barron's 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies에 포함되었습니다. 이 회사는 SBTi의 1.5°C 기준에 맞춰 과학 기반의 배출 감축 목표를 설정했습니다.
Waters (NYSE: WAT) a fait état de progrès significatifs dans ses engagements en matière de durabilité, dépassant son objectif de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre avec deux ans d'avance, avec une réduction de 36 % par rapport à la référence de 2016. L'entreprise a atteint d'importantes étapes environnementales, y compris une réduction de 50 % des déchets en décharge et une diminution de 29 % de l'intensité de l'utilisation de l'eau.
Dans le cadre des initiatives sociales, Waters a élargi ses efforts en matière d’éducation STEM grâce à l'Academy étudiante de Waters, atteignant plus de 380 élèves et augmentant de 6 % la diversité des candidats lors du recrutement. L'entreprise a introduit le programme University Pathways pour soutenir le développement de carrière et diversifier son vivier de talents.
Waters a été reconnue comme 2024 Public Company Board of the Year par la NACD New England Chapter et a été incluse dans Barron's 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies. L'entreprise s'est engagée à des objectifs de réduction des émissions fondés sur la science, conformément aux critères de 1,5 °C de la SBTi.
Waters (NYSE: WAT) hat bedeutende Fortschritte bei seinen Nachhaltigkeitsverpflichtungen gemeldet und das Ziel zur Reduzierung der Treibhausgasemissionen zwei Jahre früher als geplant mit einer Reduzierung von 36 % gegenüber dem Basiswert von 2016 übertroffen. Das Unternehmen hat bemerkenswerte Umweltmeilensteine erreicht, darunter eine Verringerung der Deponieabfälle um 50 % und eine Reduzierung der Wasserverbrauchsintensität um 29 %.
In sozialen Initiativen hat Waters seine STEM-Bildungsinitiativen durch die Waters Student Academy erweitert, mehr als 380 Schüler erreicht und die Diversität der Kandidaten bei der Rekrutierung um 6 % erhöht. Das Unternehmen hat das University Pathways Program eingeführt, um die berufliche Entwicklung zu unterstützen und den Talentpool zu diversifizieren.
Waters wurde von der NACD New England Chapter als 2024 Public Company Board of the Year ausgezeichnet und in Barron's 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies aufgenommen. Das Unternehmen hat sich verpflichtet, wissenschaftlich fundierte Emissionsreduktionsziele zu verfolgen, die den 1,5 °C-Kriterien der SBTi entsprechen.
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News Summary:
- Exceeded its goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by
36% from a 2016 baseline, two years ahead of schedule. - Invested in STEM education through the Waters Student Academy and Waters internship program, reaching hundreds of students with hands-on learning opportunities.
- Committed to set science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) criteria for a 1.5°C future.
- Named 2024 Public Company Board of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors, New England Chapter.
"At Waters, we are committed to delivering shareholder value while making a positive impact on the world," said Dr. Udit Batra, President and CEO of Waters Corporation. "We are making strong progress towards reducing our environmental impact, including increased renewable energy procurement, and we achieved our greenhouse gas reduction target two years early. Additionally, our Waters Student Academy continued to advance STEM education in underserved communities, fostering a more equitable future workforce. Strong governance remains central to our operations, and we were honored to be recognized as the 2024 Public Company Board of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors, New England Chapter."
Report Highlights
Waters continues to achieve meaningful progress against the updated sustainability goals it introduced in 2022. Highlights include:
Environmental
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by
36% from a 2016 baseline, exceeding the company's35% target, two years ahead of schedule. - Achieved a
50% decrease in landfill waste from a 2019 baseline, reaching the 2025 goal early and setting Waters on track for zero waste to landfills by 2030. - Reduced water use intensity in business operations by
29% from a 2019 baseline through infrastructure and manufacturing improvements across global facilities. - Committed to set science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) criteria for a 1.5°C future.
Social
- Increased candidate diversity in recruitment by
6% over 2022 baseline, ensuring77% of candidate slates had diverse representation in the recruitment pool. - Expanded its Waters Student Academy (WSA) program to reach more students from communities that are historically underrepresented in STEM fields, reaching over 380 students, and doubling the number of WSA summer interns.
- Introduced the University Pathways Program, where students' career development and education are supported while developing a more diverse talent pipeline.
Governance
- Named 2024 Public Company Board of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors, New England Chapter.
- Fostered robust Board engagement in enterprise risk management.
- Continued to report in alignment with industry frameworks, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), and United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
Recognition of Sustainability Efforts by Third Parties
Waters received 14 awards and recognitions for its environmental, social, and governance efforts since 2023. Highlights include Barron's 2024 100 Most Sustainable Companies (
Additional Resources
- Read the complete Waters 2024 ESG Report
- Learn about job opportunities at Waters by visiting the Waters career page
- Follow and connect with Waters LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook
About Waters (www.waters.com)
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65 years. With approximately 7,500 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries.
Contact:
Janice Foley
Senior Public Relations Manager, Corporate Communications
Waters Corporation
janice_foley@waters.com
+1.617.823.5555
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