Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Sustainability / Governance and Ethics / Sustainable Supply Chain Management

We make purchasing choices that help us deliver sustainable products and protect our business from risk. 

We integrate sustainability across our global supply chain to strengthen resilience, reduce risk and support the production of sustainable products that meet our customers’ needs. We recognize that our environmental and social responsibilities extend beyond our own facilities, and we work to proactively ensure that our production, delivery practices and our suppliers uphold our company standards.

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Supply Chain Sustainability | Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Supplier Excellence and Sustainability

Our Supplier Excellence Manual includes information about several of our supply chain initiatives and requirements, including the Supplier Code of Conduct, Human Rights Statement, Supplier Quality and Development Program and Supplier Diversity. The Manual is intended to provide a clear understanding of our expectations, guidelines and processes. Adhering to these standards ensures seamless collaboration, enhanced operational efficiency and shared success in the competitive marketplace. 


Supplier Screening Program

Zurn Elkay's supplier screening program uses a systematic approach to onboard new suppliers and assess existing suppliers. We take into consideration suppliers’ social and environmental criteria in the supplier selection and contract awarding process. Suppliers must achieve a threshold score to qualify for partnership, after which on-site audits are scheduled. We also distribute an annual survey to all suppliers that covers topics including business continuity planning, operational resiliency, GHG emissions, environmental management systems and policies, and energy and water usage.

100%

of new suppliers were screened using environmental and social criteria

42%

of procurement spend with local suppliers

6.4%

of our domestic spend with diverse suppliers


Case Study: Green Logistics

In 2025, our Logistics and Operations team led a project to reduce the number of same-day shipments and split orders while maintaining on-time delivery and customer service standards to optimize our North American distribution network. By consolidating the shipment calendar, we reduced shipments by 11.3% across our Freeport facility from April through December 2025. This resulted in an 69 MT CO2e reduction in our downstream transportation emissions and several customers saw a decrease in split shipments and deliveries without affecting lead time. 


Case Study: Expanding Partnerships with Jamestown Advanced Products Company

For nearly four decades, Jamestown Advanced Products Company has provided powder coating and fabrication services for our Flow Systems business, exemplifying the quality and reliability we seek in our supplier partnerships. This locally operated business has grown alongside our needs, investing in capability expansions that support our production demands while maintaining responsive, personalized service. Their commitment to American manufacturing and deep integration with our operations demonstrates how strong small business partnerships drive mutual success and strengthen regional economies.


Case Study: Expanding Partnerships with Advanced Powder Coating

Advanced Powder Coating has been our trusted partner for product packaging crating solutions for the Water Control and Safety business for over 20 years. As a family-owned business, they bring an entrepreneurial commitment to excellence that has made them an extension of our team. Their willingness to adapt custom solutions, respond rapidly to changing requirements and consistently deliver quality has enabled our operations to scale efficiently. This relationship reflects our strategy of building deep, collaborative partnerships with American small businesses.