Waters Corporation Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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Waters (NYSE: WAT) has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) for the fourth consecutive year, surpassing industry averages across all sustainability categories. The company achieved its greenhouse gas reduction target two years early in 2023 and made progress in STEM education advancement.

Waters has committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the SBTi's criteria for a 1.5°C future. Notable achievements include building Massachusetts' first LEED-certified chemical manufacturing facility in 2022 and opening a 45,000 square foot BREEAM Very Good standard facility in the UK's West Midlands with an 'A' rated Energy Performance Certificate.

The DJSI recognition is based on the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, which evaluates over 13,000 companies worldwide on industry-specific and financially material sustainability criteria.

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MILFORD, Mass., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) announced it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) for the fourth consecutive year, based on the strength of its enterprise-wide sustainability practices. The DJSI is informed by the annual evaluation by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

Waters has been named to the DJSI with a ranking that surpasses industry averages across all sustainability categories.

"We are pleased that Waters has once again been named to the DJSI for our ongoing progress towards our commitment to sustainability. In 2023, we achieved our greenhouse gas reduction target two years early and made meaningful strides in advancing STEM education," said Dr. Udit Batra, President and CEO, Waters Corporation. "We are honored by Waters inclusion in the DJSI, which highlights our strong commitment to sustainability and a ranking that surpasses industry averages across all sustainability categories."

Waters recently highlighted its progress on reducing its environmental impact, becoming more representative of the society we live in, and continuing to enhance our long-term stakeholder value with good governance and effective oversight in its 2024 report. Waters has also committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) criteria for a 1.5°C future.

The Company continuously reiterates its commitment to improving the world through investing in initiatives that reduce the overall environmental footprint and positively impact the communities in which it works. After building the first and only Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified chemical manufacturing facility in Massachusetts in 2022, the Company recently opened a 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility at the Longbridge Business Park in the West Midlands, UK. The building was constructed to BREEAM Very Good standard and achieved an Energy Performance Certificate rating of "A."

The DJSI is based on the completion of an annual evaluation of sustainability practices via the S&P Global CSA, that covers over 13,000 companies from around the world that are assessed on sustainability criteria that are both industry-specific and financially material.

Additional Resources:

• Learn more about Dow Jones Sustainability Indices 
• See S&P Global CSA Score for Waters Corporation
• Learn more about Waters Commitment to Sustainability and corporate responsibility
• Follow and connect with Waters via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook 

About Waters (www.waters.com)
Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for more than 65 years. With approximately 7,500 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries.

Waters is a trademark of Waters Technologies Corporation.

Media Contact:
Janice Foley
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Waters Corporation
janice_foley@waters.com
617-823-5555

 

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FAQ

What sustainability achievement led to Waters (WAT) being included in the DJSI North America Index in 2024?

Waters was included in the DJSI North America Index for surpassing industry averages across all sustainability categories and achieving its greenhouse gas reduction target two years ahead of schedule in 2023.

What are Waters 's (WAT) recent sustainable infrastructure developments?

Waters built Massachusetts' first LEED-certified chemical manufacturing facility in 2022 and opened a 45,000 square foot BREEAM Very Good standard facility in the UK's West Midlands with an 'A' rated Energy Performance Certificate.

What environmental commitments has Waters (WAT) made for future sustainability?

Waters has committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative's (SBTi) criteria for a 1.5°C future.

How many consecutive years has Waters (WAT) been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index?

Waters has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for four consecutive years.

What key sustainability milestones did Waters (WAT) achieve in 2023?

In 2023, Waters achieved its greenhouse gas reduction target two years ahead of schedule and made significant progress in advancing STEM education initiatives.