Zurn Elkay Reports 2025 Sustainability Progress: 20B Plastic Bottles Averted, PFAS Filtration Expanded
Event summary
- Zurn Elkay prevented 20 billion plastic bottles from entering landfills/waterways through bottle filling stations in 2025.
- Delivered 2.4 billion gallons of filtered drinking water via commercial-grade filters.
- Expanded PFAS filtration coverage with a new NSF/ANSI 53-certified filter.
- Two production facilities achieved zero-waste-to-landfill validation.
- Set new 2030 goal to reduce water withdrawal intensity by 3%.
The big picture
Zurn Elkay's 2025 sustainability report highlights its growing role in addressing water contamination and conservation challenges. The company's expansion of PFAS filtration capabilities and plastic reduction initiatives positions it as a key player in the circular economy, particularly as municipalities and institutions face aging water infrastructure. With $1.2B in annual revenue, Zurn Elkay's ESG progress could influence investor perceptions of water management stocks amid increasing regulatory scrutiny on water quality.
What we're watching
- Technology Leadership
- Whether Zurn Elkay can maintain filtration innovation pace amid rising PFAS contamination concerns.
- Operational Efficiency
- The pace at which zero-waste-to-landfill validation spreads across additional facilities.
- Regulatory Compliance
- How stricter water quality regulations may accelerate demand for Zurn Elkay's filtration solutions.
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