How Xylem Analytics Makes Sustainability Visible
Sustainability today is far more than a trend – it is a crucial success factor for companies worldwide. For Xylem Analytics, it represents this above all else: a lived responsibility toward the environment, society, and our customers.
Our measurement technologies are used in laboratories, industrial processes, and environmental monitoring – everywhere precision, reliability, and safety are essential. But we know: technology must now do more. It must conserve resources, reduce emissions, and contribute positively to future viability.
That’s why we introduced the Eco-friendly label – a clear signal for sustainable product solutions. It marks devices that go beyond legal requirements to protect health and the environment – without compromising on performance, quality, or safety.
Sustainability Begins with Product Design
Sustainable products and technologies don’t happen by chance. At Xylem Analytics, we follow clear principles that consider the entire product lifecycle – from material selection to recyclability.
The foundation: our 12 Principles of Sustainable Product Design.
Only products that meet these criteria may carry our Eco-friendly label.
The 12 Principles of Sustainable Product Design at Xylem Analytics
- Minimize the use of scarce resources & materials
We prioritize available and sustainable raw materials to reduce dependence on critical resources.
Customer benefit: Long-term availability and lower risk of supply shortages.
- Avoiding or Minimizing Hazardous Substances
Our products contain as few harmful substances as possible – from electronic components to coatings.
Benefit to society: Increased safety for users and reduced environmental impact.
- Minimize materials diversity
Fewer different materials make recycling simpler and more efficient.
Environmental benefit: Promotes a circular economy.
- Minimize energy and resource use in manufacturing
We continually optimize production processes – from energy-efficient equipment and renewable energy use to water conservation.
Environmental benefit: Every production step leaves a smaller ecological footprint.
- Minimizing Product Weight
Lightweight products reduce transport emissions and improve ease of use.
Customer benefit: Easier handling, lower logistics costs, and reduced CO₂ emissions.
- Use secondary materials & reused parts
We rely on recycled materials and modular designs that are easier to repair and extend product lifespan.
Benefit to circular economy: Less need for full replacement. Less waste, more value.
- Package products in an environmentally sound manner
Our packaging uses recycled and easily recyclable materials.
Customer benefit: Less waste and simpler disposal.
- Minimize use-phase energy and resource requirements
Eco-friendly products are energy-efficient and require fewer consumables.
Customer benefit: Noticeable operating cost savings and support for their own sustainability goals.
- Design for longevity & durability
We develop products built to last – robust, reliable, and ready for years of use.
Customer benefit: High investment security and reduced waste/resource consumption.
- Design for ease of maintenance & upgrading
Our products are smartly designed and often modularly expandable.
Customer benefit: Extended usage and adaptability to new requirements – e.g., updates.
- Design for disassembly
A product’s life doesn’t end in a landfill – we design devices for easy disassembly and recycling.
Environmental benefit: More materials can be recovered for reuse.
- Avoid material combinations that inhibit material separation
We avoid, for example, permanently bonded composites that make recycling difficult.
Benefit to circular economy: Higher recycling rates and lower environmental impact.
Eco-friendly as Part of “Sustainability at Xylem”
The Eco-friendly label is far more than an internal mark – it is a visible element of the company-wide “Sustainability at Xylem” program, highlighted in our Sustainability Report.
Our 12 design principles directly support the strategic pillar “Driving impact, innovation, and growth”:
- Product – Sustainability Starts with Design
Eco-friendly products actively reduce the ecological footprint and fulfill Xylem’s commitment to unite technology and responsibility.
- Customers – Partnership for Sustainable Success
Energy efficiency, resource conservation, and durability help our customers achieve their ESG and sustainability goals faster.
- Operations – Resource-Efficient Manufacturing
Principles like secondary materials or energy-efficient production help reduce emissions and waste in our processes.
- Supply Chain – Sustainability Beyond the Factory Gates
Eco-conscious packaging and simplified recycling support a responsible and resilient supply chain.
- Communities – Value for Society and the Environment
Durable, safe, and low-emission products contribute directly to environmental and health protection and strengthen the circular economy.
In summary:
Eco-friendly is a practical part of Xylem’s global sustainability strategy – making it visible at the product level how we combine innovation, customer benefit, and social responsibility.
Conclusion: Technology with Responsibility
With the Eco-friendly label, Xylem Analytics demonstrates that sustainability and technology go hand in hand.
Our products make a measurable contribution to resource conservation, support customers in achieving their ESG goals, and serve as a visible symbol of responsibility – for the environment, users, and future generations.
That commitment starts right now, with the introduction of the MultiLab® Pro IDS. A high-performance multiparameter device with up to 4 galvanically isolated measuring channels – the first product to carry our Eco-friendly symbol. Designed to be compact and efficient the MultiLab® Pro IDS was built with sustainability in mind.
For more information about the MultiLab® Pro IDS or our commitment to sustainable product design, contact us today.