Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Celebration with Release of Its 2024 Sustainability Report

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE: ZWS) has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking the beginning of its 125th anniversary celebration. The company reported significant environmental achievements, including saving 32.5 billion gallons of water and preventing the use of 19 billion single-use plastic bottles in 2024.

Key highlights include a 23% reduction in energy intensity from its 2021 baseline, exceeding their 15% target for 2024, and a 38% reduction in GHG intensity, progressing toward their 2030 goal of 50%. The company launched innovative solutions including a Total Cost of Ownership Calculator and new filtered water products.

More than 86% of Zurn Elkay's revenue comes from water conservation and protection products. The company invested $1.3 million in philanthropic giving, including the Fountains for Youth program, benefiting over a million students. They also advocated for filter-first legislation in several states to ensure K-12 students have access to clean, filtered drinking water.

• 2025 marks 125 years of innovation in sustainable water solutions
• In 2024, Zurn Elkay products saved 32.5 billion gallons of water and prevented the need for 19 billion single-use plastic water bottles
• Compared to its 2021 baseline, Zurn Elkay has achieved a 23% reduction in energy intensity and a 38% reduction in GHG intensity

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE: ZWS), a leading provider of innovative water solutions, kicked off its 125th anniversary year celebration with the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report.

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, a leading provider of innovative water solutions, kicked off its 125th anniversary year celebration with the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. (Photo: Business Wire)

The report highlights Zurn Elkay’s progress in addressing critical water challenges and improving operational sustainability, including advancements toward its 16 timebound goals. Notably, the company reduced its energy intensity by 23% from its 2021 baseline, surpassing the 15% reduction target set for 2024. Zurn Elkay is also on track to meet its goal of a 50% reduction in GHG intensity by 2030, achieving a 38% reduction since 2021. The report details improvements to the supply chain sustainability program, enhancing integrity and reducing risk through supplier screenings and audits. Additionally, Zurn Elkay established four new goals for associate health and safety, waste reduction, philanthropic giving and associate development programs.

“Through the advancement of our sustainability strategy, we envision a more sustainable future as we deliver customer-focused solutions that make clean water more accessible and sustainable, minimize our environmental footprint and foster a workplace that empowers our associates,” said Todd A. Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. “Our legacy of innovation is rooted in Simply Doing the Right Thing.”

In 2024, the company launched several innovative solutions, including a Total Cost of Ownership and Sustainability Calculator to highlight the environmental and economic benefits of Zurn Elkay products; an easy-to-install residential filtered faucet with a commercial-grade filter certified to remove lead, PFOA/OS and microplastics; connected filtered bottle filling stations; and a Hydro•X flush valve that eliminates the need for external power sources. More than 86% of Zurn Elkay’s revenue comes from products that conserve water, reduce energy and protect clean water sources. In 2024, these products saved 32.5 billion gallons of water, delivered 2.3 billion gallons of filtered drinking water and prevented 19 billion single-use plastic bottles.

The report highlights Zurn Elkay’s advocacy for filter-first legislation in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, New Jersey and Massachusetts to ensure K-12 students have access to clean, filtered drinking water. As part of its $1.3 million in philanthropic giving, Zurn Elkay expanded its Fountains for Youth program, donating filtered bottle filling stations to school districts such as San Francisco Unified School District, Milwaukee Public Schools and East Ramapo [NY] Central School District, benefiting more than a million students.

Zurn Elkay Celebrates a Significant Milestone in 2025

The release of the 2024 Sustainability Report coincides with the company’s announcement of its 125th anniversary, a milestone few companies achieve. In 1900, John A. Zurn, a 26-year-old from Erie, Pennsylvania, purchased discontinued patterns and tooling for a patented backwater valve and set up shop in a barn. Zurn Elkay will celebrate this milestone with employees throughout the year.

To view the report and learn more about Zurn Elkay’s sustainability efforts, visit the company’s Sustainability website.

About Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

Named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies and one of America’s Greenest Companies by Newsweek and one of the World’s Best Companies for Sustainable Growth by TIME, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, and is a growth-oriented, pure-play water management business that designs, procures, manufactures and markets what we believe to be the broadest sustainable product portfolio of specification-driven water management solutions to improve health, hydration, human safety and the environment. The Zurn Elkay product portfolio includes professional grade water safety and control products, flow systems products, hygienic and environmental products and filtered drinking water products for public and private spaces. Learn more at www.zurnelkay.com.

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FAQ

How much water did Zurn Elkay (ZWS) save in 2024?

In 2024, Zurn Elkay's products saved 32.5 billion gallons of water and prevented the need for 19 billion single-use plastic water bottles.

What are Zurn Elkay's (ZWS) GHG reduction achievements since 2021?

Zurn Elkay has achieved a 38% reduction in GHG intensity since 2021, progressing toward their goal of 50% reduction by 2030.

How much of Zurn Elkay's (ZWS) revenue comes from sustainable products?

More than 86% of Zurn Elkay's revenue comes from products that conserve water, reduce energy, and protect clean water sources.

What new products did Zurn Elkay (ZWS) launch in 2024?

In 2024, Zurn Elkay launched a Total Cost of Ownership Calculator, a residential filtered faucet, connected filtered bottle filling stations, and the Hydro•X flush valve.

How much did Zurn Elkay (ZWS) invest in philanthropic giving in 2024?

Zurn Elkay invested $1.3 million in philanthropic giving, including the Fountains for Youth program that benefits over a million students.