Advanced Drainage Systems Releases 2026 Sustainability Report

The 2026 Sustainability Report details ADS’s lower emissions, high recycled material usage, improved safety metrics, and ongoing ESG recognitions.

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HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (“ADS” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and onsite wastewater industries, released its Fiscal 2026 Sustainability Report, reflecting the Company’s continued commitment to responsible operations and environmental stewardship.

“Sustainability remains central to how we manage risk, improve operational efficiency, and create lasting value,” said Scott Barbour, President and Chief Executive Officer. “As our products help customers manage the impacts of a changing climate, we are equally focused on strengthening the sustainability of our own operations.”

Highlights from the Fiscal 2026 Sustainability Report include:

• Decreased Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions of 12.5% compared to the Fiscal 2022 baseline.
• Purchased 388 million pounds of recycled material, accounting for approximately 30% of the recycled pigmented HDPE bottles in the United States.
• Achieved a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 1.52 in Fiscal 2026, representing continued year-over-year improvements and reflecting the effectiveness of targeted onboarding, leadership engagement, and fleet safety initiatives.
• Updated our materiality assessment to enhance our understanding of our stakeholders’ sustainability priorities to inform strategy planning and risk management.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s 2026 Most Responsible Companies for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing our commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance efforts.
• Recognized by Time Magazine on the 2026 list of Most Impactful Companies, reflecting ADS’ positive impact on the world.
• Contributed over $0.8 million to charitable organizations, including $0.7 million through the ADS Foundation.

ADS’ Fiscal 2026 Sustainability Report is available for review and download at www.adspipe.com/sustainability.

About the Company

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of innovative stormwater and onsite wastewater solutions that manage the world’s most precious resource: water. ADS, along with NDS and Infiltrator Water Technologies, provides superior stormwater drainage and onsite wastewater products used across commercial, residential, infrastructure, and agricultural applications, while delivering unparalleled customer service. ADS operates the industry’s largest company-owned fleet, an expansive sales team and a vast manufacturing network. As one of the largest plastic recycling companies in North America, ADS keeps hundreds of millions of pounds of plastic out of landfills each year. Founded in 1966, ADS’ water management solutions are designed to last for decades. To learn more, visit the Company’s website at www.adspipe.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates and projections regarding the Company’s business, operations and other factors relating thereto. Words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: fluctuations in the price and availability of resins and other raw materials, new tariff and international trade policies, and our ability to pass any increased costs of raw materials and tariffs on to our customers in a timely manner; disruption or volatility in general business, political and economic conditions in the markets in which we operate; cyclicality and seasonality of the non-residential and residential construction markets and infrastructure spending; the risks of increasing competition in our existing and future markets; uncertainties surrounding the integration and realization of anticipated benefits of acquisitions or doing so within the intended timeframe, including our ability to successfully integrate NDS into our business; risks that the acquisition of NDS may involve unexpected costs, liabilities, risks that the cost savings and synergies from the acquisition of NDS may not be fully realized; the effect of weather or seasonality; the loss of any of our significant customers; the risks of doing business internationally; the risks of conducting a portion of our operations through joint ventures; our ability to expand into new geographic or product markets; the risk associated with manufacturing processes; the effects of global climate change and any related regulatory responses; our ability to protect against cybersecurity incidents and disruptions or failures of our IT systems; our ability to assess and monitor the effects of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and blockchain or other new approaches to data mining on our business and operations; our ability to manage our supply purchasing and customer credit policies; our ability to control labor costs and to attract, train and retain highly qualified employees and key personnel; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; changes in laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations; our ability to appropriately address any environmental, social or governance concerns that may arise from our activities; the risks associated with our current levels of indebtedness, including borrowings under our existing credit agreement and outstanding indebtedness under our existing senior notes; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the SEC. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for the Company to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the Company’s expectations, objectives or plans will be achieved in the timeframe anticipated or at all. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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For more information, please contact:

Media Contact:
Heather Schreiber
Director of Marketing
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Heather.Schreiber@adspipe.com
Phone: 614-216-3757

Investor Relations Contact:
Michael Higgins
VP, Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Michael.Higgins@adspipe.com
Phone: 614-658-0050

Source: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.

Key Terms

scope 1 & 2 ghg emissions technical

Scope 1 emissions are the greenhouse gases a company releases directly from sources it owns or controls, such as fuel burned in company vehicles or onsite boilers. Scope 2 emissions are the indirect greenhouse gases produced elsewhere to generate the electricity, steam, heat, or cooling a company buys and uses. Investors use these measures like a household tracking its own gas use and its electricity bill: they quantify operational carbon footprint, help compare firms, and signal regulatory, cost and reputation exposures.

hdpe technical

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a strong, lightweight plastic used to make pipes, containers, bottles and packaging; think of it as the tough, rigid version of plastic used in everyday products. Investors watch HDPE because its price and availability affect costs and profits for manufacturers and distributors, signal demand in construction and consumer goods, and influence inventory and capital spending decisions across industries that rely on durable plastic inputs.

trir technical

TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) measures how often workplace injuries or illnesses that require medical attention occur, adjusted for the size and hours worked by the workforce—think of it as a company’s accident score per unit of work. Investors watch TRIR because a high rate signals operational risk, potential for higher costs, regulatory scrutiny, production disruptions, and reputational damage, while a low rate suggests safer, more reliably run operations.

materiality assessment technical

A materiality assessment is the process a company uses to identify which facts, risks, or performance issues are significant enough that a reasonable investor or stakeholder would consider them when making decisions. It sorts information into what matters versus background noise—like highlighting the few details in a long report that could change how someone values the company—and guides what gets disclosed in financial reports, regulatory filings, and sustainability or risk communications.