Net Zero: The Race We All Win with Xylem’s Austin Alexander

Austin Alexander, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact at Xylem, lays out key features of Xylem’s new report, Net Zero: The Race We All Win. Austin delves into simple ways to start on the path to net zero and enhancers to achieve net zero in the water industry. Plus, Reese Tisdale joins us for another Bluefield on Tap segment talking desalination. In this session, you’ll learn about: Austin’s journey to the water sector (it started in middle school!)Austin’s work on decarbonizing the water sectorXylem’s new report, Net Zero: The Race We All WinWhy net zero is not a scary termHow to take the first step toward net zeroSimple strategies utilities can take to reduce their carbon footprintEasy ways to integrate decarbonization into capital planningHow to use what you have smarterHow most electric related emissions can be reduced 50% at cost savings or at least cost savingsStrategies for making the net zero story tangible to decision makers and the publicExamples of utilities around the world that are experiencing success and making progress toward net zero Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include: Austin’s LinkedIn profileXylem’s websiteLink to download the Net Zero: The Race We All Win Thank You! Thanks to each of you for listening and spreading the word about The Water Values Podcast! Keep the emails coming and please rate and review The Water Values Podcast on iTunes and Stitcher if you haven’t done so already. And don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast and whatever you do, don’t forget to join The Water Values mailing list!