decentralized_water_solutions

Watts Water Technologies (NYSE: WTS), a global leader in plumbing and water solutions, was named one of Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Greenest Companies. Evaluated among 8,000 firms using EU sustainability benchmarks, transparent ESG disclosures, and 25 environmental metrics, the company outperformed peers in carbon intensity, resource efficiency, and waste management. CEO Robert J. Pagano highlighted water stewardship as critical to climate-adaptive industries, emphasizing innovations to reduce hydrological footprints. Its 2023 Sustainability Report details a 45% wastewater reduction target by 2030 and expansion of smart leak detection. Strategic investments, including a £140M UK greywater patent acquisition, position Watts in the $32B decentralized water solutions market. Operating in 100+ countries, the firm bridges mechanical innovation and ESG compliance in sectors ranging from semiconductors to drought-resilient residential systems.