RYE Brook, N.Y. -- Xylem has reduced its water use by 25 percent and greenhouse gas emission intensity by 20 percent against its five-year sustainability goals, according to a newly released report. “At Xylem, our sustainability strategy is tied directly to our business strategy, enabling sustainability to be effectively and seamlessly integrated into all we do,” Patrick Decker, president and CEO of Xylem, said in a release. “While we strive to reduce our own environmental footprint, we also are investing more than ever in research and development with a keen focus on smart technologies and integrated solutions that can help our customers manage their own operations more sustainably. These efforts – one customer at a time – enable us to help build more resilient communities around the globe.” The company has increased its vitality index goal (the percentages of sales from products launched in the past five years) from 25 to 30 percent. The report also highlight Xylem's corporate citizenship initiative, Xylem Watermark. The program has logged more than 21,000 volunteer hours in 2016. Xylem's report comes days after the company released a statement outlining its continued commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement.
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