Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  December 10, 2024

Waters Lowers Emissions 36%

Waters Corporation, an analytical instruments and software manufacturer, announced the company exceeded its goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG by 36% from a 2016 baseline two years ahead of its schedule.

The company also committed to set science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) criteria for a 1.5°C future.

Waters achieved a 50% decrease in landfill waste from a 2019 baseline, reaching a 2025 goal early and setting the company on track for zero waste to landfills by 2030.

The company additionally lowered its water use intensity in business operations by 29% from a 2019 baseline through infrastructure and manufacturing improvements across global facilities.

Waters continued to report its emissions reduction results 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).

"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, in a statement. "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. 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."

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