Mueller Water Products, a manufacturer and marketer of products and solutions used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water, announced a reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 1% year-over-year compared with 2023.

The company also reported that this was the first full year of operation for its new brass foundry, according to its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report.

Mueller Water Products identified an estimated 7.7 billion gallons in water loss savings for clients through EchoShore® leak detection since 2020, achieving this milestone three years ahead of the company’s targeted completion date. The company  set a new goal of identifying a total of 18 billion gallons of water loss by 2029.

The company also announced that it used 69,900 metric tons of recycled metal vs. 17,700 metric tons of total waste generated, decreased hazardous waste directed to disposal by 21% year-over-year and used 95% recycled metal to produce its products.

“Throughout our rich legacy, Mueller has been working to support and enhance our sustainability efforts, and our progress is evident in our 2024 ESG report,” said Mueller’s Chief Executive Officer Martie Edmunds Zakas in a statement. “Looking ahead, we aim to drive continuing progress through our innovative solutions that help solve real-world problems for our customers, communities and industries alike. We recognize the significant challenges ahead, but with our history, spirit of innovation and dedicated employees, we have shown that we are more than capable of addressing them.