Xylem´s Water Solutions business uses Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) as a way to measure the environmental impacts of our products from the extraction of raw materials necessary to build the product to its ultimate disposal.
These LCAs have shown us that approximately 90 percent of the environmental impact of our products happens in the user phase. Knowing this, we work to develop products that are even more efficient and safe for our customers.
We have developed Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for 11 of our high-volume products, including drainage and sewage pumps, which are verified by the global, independent certification body Det Norske Veritas.
Additionally, we published 11 Climate Declarations on these same products to describe the CO2 emissions produced throughout the products’ life cycles.
Environmental Product Declarations and Climate Declarations
When designing products, we make every attempt to limit the hazardous substances used in their production and construction. We have developed our own “Black and Grey” list of restricted substances, and require our suppliers to follow that list. Our “Black and Grey” list includes substances of very high concern listed on the REACH Candidate List from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). We have also ensured that our Flygt products meet the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive which limits lead, cadmium and other hazardous substances.