A. O. Smith Ranked Among America's Climate Leaders

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A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a water heating and water treatment leader, has been named to USA Today's America's Climate Leaders list for the second consecutive time. The company achieved a 12% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity from 2021 to 2023, significantly exceeding the minimum requirement of 3% year-over-year reduction. The ranking, compiled in partnership with Statista, evaluated over 900 companies based on emission intensity, annualized reductions, and carbon disclosure ratings. A. O. Smith has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability through various initiatives, including establishing its first enterprise-wide water goal, focusing on water stewardship, and advancing energy-efficient technologies in water heating and treatment solutions.

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• 12% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity from 2021-2023
• Second-time recognition on USA Today's America's Climate Leaders list
• Implementation of enterprise-wide water stewardship initiatives
• Continuous innovation in energy and water-efficient technologies

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Recognized by USA Today and Statista for carbon footprint reduction

MILWAUKEE, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, has made the USA Today America's Climate Leaders list for the second time. In partnership with market research firm Statista, the listing highlights the top 500 U.S. companies that are actively working to reduce carbon intensity.

From 2021 to 2023, A. O. Smith reduced it's Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions intensity by 12%.

Emissions data from more than 900 companies was evaluated. To make the list, companies must have reduced their carbon intensity by 3% year-over-year. From 2021 to 2023, A. O. Smith reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 12%.

Top qualifications used in the ranking include:

• Emission intensity: The amount of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas the company produced relative to its revenue.
• Annualized reductions in emission intensity: This was calculated between 2021 and 2023. Any companies that showed low reductions were not considered.
• Carbon disclosure rating: A measure of a company's environmental sustainability. These rankings are administered by the Carbon Disclosure Project, a nonprofit that runs a global disclosure system for companies' environmental impacts.

"We are proud of the work A. O. Smith is doing to reduce emissions, and this recognition culminates those efforts," said Noelle Brigham, ESG director. "We are constantly looking toward the future and innovating for the needs of tomorrow. Sustainability and being a good corporate citizen are ingrained in who we are as an organization through our corporate values."

Over the last two years, A. O. Smith has made significant strides in its commitment to sustainability, including: 

• Announcing its first public enterprise-wide water goal with a focus on administrative controls, process optimization and water recycling technologies to advance our commitment to water stewardship 
• Continuously innovating our water heating and water treatment technologies to be an industry leader in energy and water efficiency to consistently exceed regulatory standards 
• Helping policymakers make positive change by ensuring public officials have empirical information as part of their decision-making processes
• Fostering a culture of innovation through employee development and recognition 

See the full list of 2025 America's Climate Leaders, and learn more about A. O. Smith's sustainability efforts.

About A. O. Smith

A. O. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.

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FAQ

What is A. O. Smith's (AOS) recent environmental achievement?

A. O. Smith was named to USA Today's America's Climate Leaders list for the second time, having reduced its Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 12% from 2021 to 2023.

How much did A. O. Smith (AOS) reduce its emissions from 2021 to 2023?

A. O. Smith reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 12% between 2021 and 2023.

What sustainability initiatives has A. O. Smith (AOS) implemented?

A. O. Smith has implemented enterprise-wide water goals, focusing on administrative controls, process optimization, water recycling technologies, and innovation in energy-efficient water heating and treatment solutions.

What were the criteria for USA Today's Climate Leaders list that A. O. Smith (AOS) met?

Companies needed to reduce carbon intensity by at least 3% year-over-year and were evaluated based on emission intensity, annualized reductions, and carbon disclosure ratings.

How many companies were evaluated for USA Today's Climate Leaders list featuring A. O. Smith (AOS)?

Over 900 companies were evaluated for the USA Today America's Climate Leaders list.