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Water and Wastewater Treatment Industry ESG Thematic Report, 2022

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      Average ESG disclosure score for the water and wastewater treatment industry is between 60% and 70%. Our proprietary Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) scoring framework analyzed 65 parameters across ESG, as represented in methodology section of this document. Xylem, Inc.; Veolia Environnement S.A..; and five more market leaders were part of our research. Four out of seven companies we researched scored above the average industry score. However, one market leader needs to focus more on ESG reporting and transparency, as it scored below 50%. We have seen a positive trend in ESG disclosure among market players engaged in water and wastewater treatment. According to our findings, the companies have scored substantially higher in governance, with an average of more than 75%, followed by environmental and social responsibility. In terms of the level of disclosure of ESG factors, Xylem, Inc. is the leader in the sector followed by Veolia Environnement SA and DuPont de