ADS honored for water quality protection,
recycling and commitment to innovation
HILLIARD, Ohio, Sept. 20,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
(ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading provider of innovative water
management solutions and one of the largest plastic recycling
companies in North America, was
named a "Gold Level" honoree by the Ohio Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) in the 2023 Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3)
Awards.
"The ADS commitment to sustainability and
resiliency is one of our most important business
practices"
The award recognized ADS' commitment to reducing energy
intensity and greenhouse gas emissions, charitable donations, and
holding true to its 10-year goals to reduce the environmental
impact of operations.
"The ADS commitment to sustainability and resiliency is one of
our most important business practices," said Scott Barbour, ADS president and CEO. "As we
like to say at ADS, our reason is water. It is the most precious
resource we have, and by protecting it, ADS also protects and
improves the quality of life for people in our local Ohio communities and those across North America."
The Ohio EPA E3 Gold Level recognizes organizations that have
comprehensive environmental stewardship programs. ADS was evaluated
based on 15 environmental stewardship criteria that include
pollution prevention, stormwater best management practices,
sustainable materials and purchasing, and others.
The Ohio EPA recognized 27 companies in this year's E3 awards.
ADS was one of two companies that achieved Gold Level.
"Ohio is the heart of
sustainability, and we're committed to recognizing those at the
forefront of innovation and stewardship," said Ohio EPA Director
Anne M. Vogel. "We're excited
to reward companies that are helping children grow up in a safe
environment and partnering to support the communities they call
home. Their work inspires all of us to do more, and we are proud to
share in their success."
ADS is one of the world's leading producers of corrugated
plastic pipe, with more than 12 billion feet of pipe in service
around the world. Earlier this year, ADS' sustainability
efforts were also recognized by USA TODAY, which named ADS to its inaugural
list of America's Climate Leaders.
ADS is the world's largest supplier of HDPE (high-density
polyethylene) pipes, used to manage stormwater on agricultural
fields, in subdivisions and throughout cities and infrastructure
around the world. Much of that pipe is made from recycled
single-use plastics — things like shampoo bottles and laundry
detergent bottles. In Fiscal 2023, ADS recycled 540 million pounds
of plastic, transforming it into stormwater and onsite septic
wastewater management products that are designed to last
decades.
The company's commitment to environmental stewardship begins
with water, but ADS also recognizes that ecosystems are connected.
The company is working in Fiscal 2023 to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions across all of its facilities.
About the Ohio EPA E3 Awards
The Encouraging
Environmental Excellence (E3) Awards recognize an organization's
exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship. Any
business, industry, trade association, college, university, or
professional organization in Ohio can be recognized for their
commitment to environmental excellence.
The goal of environmental stewardship is to reduce the impact of
business or organizational activities on the environment beyond
measures required by any permit or rule, producing a better
environment, conserving natural resources and resulting in
long-term economic benefits. More information, including a complete
list of criteria, can be found at
https://epa.ohio.gov/divisions-and-offices/environmental-financial-assistance/recognition-and-awards/e3-program.
About Advanced Drainage Systems
Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is a leading manufacturer of
innovative stormwater and on-site septic wastewater solutions that
manages the world's most precious resource: water. ADS and its
subsidiary, Infiltrator Water Technologies, provide superior
stormwater drainage and on-site septic wastewater products used in
a wide variety of markets and applications including commercial,
residential, infrastructure and agriculture, while delivering
unparalleled customer service. ADS manages the industry's largest
company-owned fleet, an expansive sales team, and a vast
manufacturing network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and
40 distribution centers. The company is one of the largest plastic
recycling companies in North
America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is
kept out of landfills every 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.
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