Social Responsibility

We are proud of our efforts in making people and communities safer, healthier, and stronger. At Watts, enriching and protecting our people while finding meaningful ways to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive are core to our business strategy. Our people-first approach extends globally through our corporate giving and community engagement initiatives. 


2023 Sustainability Report

Provided clean, safe drinking water for 10,800+ people in the communities of Indonesia, Mexico, Cambodia, India, and the Philippines.

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Community Impact

At Watts, our legacy is not just one of innovation and reliability but also of compassion and community engagement. We understand that our success is intertwined with the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment transcends products and customers. For decades, we've been driven by a deep sense of responsibility to uplift the communities that form the heartbeat of our work. Here, we proudly share a glimpse of how Watts and our dedicated team have woven the fabric of community support.

Collage of Watts employees celebrating Build-A-Hand meeting

Watts Leaders Build Prosthetic Hands and Camaraderie

During a recent global leadership conference, Watts colleagues came together to discuss business, build connections, and make a positive impact. At the event's conclusion, they collaborated on a "Build-a-Hand" session, assembling prosthetic limbs for those in need, fostering empathy, and leaving heartfelt messages for the recipients. 

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Watts employee helping a child to buckle their helmet.

Watts Employees Build and Donate Bikes to Children in Need

Two dozen children from the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence were delighted to receive brand-new bikes at Watts' Headquarters in North Andover, MA, as part of the company's employee engagement initiatives. The children's joyful expressions lit up the room as they received their bikes, helmets, and locks during a pizza party, making it a heartwarming experience for both the kids and Watts employees who assisted with adjustments and preparations for their first rides.

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Watts San Antonio employees participating in volunteer clean up program.

San Antonio Makes Waves at Headwaters Sanctuary

In San Antonio, Texas, Watts volunteers joined forces with the Headwaters Sanctuary Organization for a volunteer event, part of the Water Stewardship Verified Program. Fifteen volunteers worked diligently to clear a 1.2-acre area, spread mulch on a garden, and remove invasive species, totaling approximately 800 lbs. of brush. The organization's director, Pamela Ball, expressed immense gratitude for their dedicated efforts, and future collaborations are being planned to further support the Water Stewardship Program.

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Watts employees installing Aquablock water station

Watts Deploys Emergency Water System in Turkey through PWF

In response to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, Watts demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by generously donating a Planet Water Foundation AquaBlock Emergency Water System. This system, installed at a relocation area for earthquake-affected individuals, provides clean drinking water through a secure, four-stage purification process, benefiting up to 10,000 people and exemplifying Watts' dedication to making communities safer and more resilient during times of natural disasters.

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  • Collage of Watts employees celebrating Build-A-Hand meeting
  • Watts employee helping a child to buckle their helmet.
  • Watts San Antonio employees participating in volunteer clean up program.
  • Watts employees installing Aquablock water station

Educational Partnerships

At Watts, we are passionate about investing in the next generation of diverse talent. Through strategic collaborations with various institutions, we aim to provide opportunities for financial support, foster career development, and promote STEM education. These partnerships open doors for low-income students and empower them to thrive in their academic and professional journeys. Join us as we invest in the future and inspire innovation in education.

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Investing in the Next Generation of Diverse Talent

Watts partners with colleges and universities to provide low-income students with financial support and career development opportunities. The partnerships included Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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Promoting STEM Through Robotics

Watts colleagues from Blauvelt, NY, USA serve as a volunteer mentors for high school students competing at the Robotics Challenge sponsored by For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST). FIRST is an organization dedicated to educating future science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals.

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Fundraising, Sponsorships, & Donations

At Watts, we believe in the power of giving back and supporting worthy causes. By sharing our philanthropic endeavors, we aim to inspire others and demonstrate the positive change that can be achieved through generosity and compassion.

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Support for Ukraine

Colleagues at our Sorgues, France facility assembled and sent care packages to people impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. They included food, sanitary products, and critical medical supplies like face masks and gloves.

5 Watts Employees stand holding a $50,000 check made out to the Red Cross for Ukraine relief.

Watts Matches Employee Generosity and Contributes $50K to Red Cross Ukraine Relief Aid

Thanks to the generous donations of colleagues around the world, Watts matched employee contributions and donated a total of $50,000 to help the International Red Cross provide critical supplies including water, food, first aid, and medicine. 

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Celebrating Young People in the Trades

The Watts Auckland, New Zealand facility was a major sponsor of Plumbing World’s Young Plumber of the Year competition, where early-in-career professionals participated in contests to win the National Young Plumber of the Year Award.  

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Watts Employees Donate to Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief

Watts donated $32,000, some of which was matched employee contributions, to the Red Cross to provide relief to communities recovering from Hurricane Ida. The funding was used to help those who lacked clean water, were displaced from their homes, or did not have power for an extended period of time.

Learn more: Watts Employees Donate to Hurricane Ida Disaster Relief

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  • 5 Watts Employees stand holding a $50,000 check made out to the Red Cross for Ukraine relief.
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Children wearing green ponchos in the rain standing in front of Watts water tower holding cups of water and smiling.

Global Engagements

Through the installation of community-based water filtration systems, as well as implementation of Water-Health and Hygiene Education programs, our ongoing partnership with Planet Water Foundation supports bringing clean water to the world's most impoverished communities 

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Enriching, Engaging, and Protecting Our Employees and the Communities Where We Operate

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Employees

Our work extends beyond products and customers. For decades, we've strived to lend a helping hand and support the communities that make our work so important.
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Training

For nearly 150 years, we’ve been helping plumbing professionals grow their knowledge and their skills with industry leading training.
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Careers

We are committed to professional development and leadership programs to help our team grow.
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