Newsweek Names Watts Among World’s Greenest Companies for 2026
Key Highlights
- Watts earned a place on Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies list for the second straight year
- Recognition highlights the company’s focus on water conservation, energy efficiency and sustainability
- More than 8,000 public companies were evaluated before 850 organizations made the final ranking
NORTH ANDOVER, MA — Watts Water Technologies has been named one of Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2026, marking the second consecutive year the plumbing, heating and water quality solutions manufacturer has earned the distinction.
The recognition highlights Watts’ continued efforts to advance environmental sustainability through its operations, products and technologies that support water conservation, energy efficiency and responsible resource management.
Global Recognition Highlights Commitment to Water Stewardship
Newsweek compiled the rankings in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact, evaluating more than 8,000 publicly traded organizations worldwide through sustainability disclosures and independent research.
The 2026 list recognizes 850 companies across 28 countries. Organizations were assessed on more than 25 sustainability metrics, including greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, sustainability reporting and environmental commitments.
For Watts, the recognition aligns closely with its mission of helping contractors, building owners and communities manage water safely and efficiently while reducing environmental impact.
Water Efficiency and Sustainability Drive Product Innovation
As a manufacturer serving the plumbing, hydronic heating and water quality markets, Watts continues to invest in technologies that support water conservation, energy efficiency and resilient infrastructure.
“Water is our most precious natural resource, and every day we are focused on helping customers and communities manage it more safely, efficiently and responsibly,” said Robert J. Pagano, Jr., CEO, President and Chairperson of the Board at Watts. “Being named one of Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies for the second consecutive year is a meaningful reflection of the progress our teams are making, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations to developing technologies that support water conservation, energy efficiency and long-term resilience.”
Industry Recognition Extends Beyond Sustainability Performance
The Newsweek recognition is the latest in a series of honors received by Watts over the past year. The company has also been recognized by TIME, USA Today, Barron’s, Top Places to Work, Handshake and multiple Newsweek programs.
Together, the awards reflect Watts’ broader commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, workplace culture and innovation within the plumbing, heating and water technology industries.
To learn more about Watts’ Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments and initiatives visit www.watts.com/our-story/sustainability.