October 2018 Vol. 73 No. 10
Newsline
Xylem Listed on Fortune’s 2018 ‘Change the World’
Global water technology company, Xylem, has been included on FORTUNE’s 2018 “Change the World” list, a ranking of 50 companies that have made a significant social impact through their core business strategy. Listed as number 7 in the ranking, Xylem was recognized for creating tangible social value through its innovative solutions that are helping to solve water challenges across the world.
Now in its fourth year, FORTUNE’s “Change the World” list is based on factors such as measurable social impact, business results, degree of innovation and corporate integration. Companies with annual revenues of $1 billion or more are prioritized.
Recognized Xylem initiatives include the company’s ongoing work to help strengthen cities’ resilience to be better-equipped to cope with the impact of climate change and natural disasters, and actions to advance smart water solutions.
Xylem’s role in supporting the Thai cave rescue mission was also noted. A team of Xylem engineers worked with the Thai authorities to re-configure the dewatering pumps in place at the cave, increasing pumping capacity by 40 percent and enabling the successful rescue. xylem.com
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