On Earth Day, Sloan Spotlights Advancements in Water Stewardship and Climate Impact

Sloan, the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, is celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month by highlighting a series of recent initiatives focused on advancing water stewardship, reducing carbon impact, and supporting environmental partners across the communities it serves.

“As demand on water resources continues to increase, water remains one of the most pressing sustainability and operational challenges for commercial buildings and public spaces,” said Paul Sambanis, Sloan’s Vice President of Sustainability. “Throughout Earth Month, Sloan has worked with industry partners, nonprofit organizations, and customers to advance practical, real‑world solutions that improve water efficiency, water quality, and long‑term resilience.”

Execution Through Industry Collaboration

Earlier in April, Sloan participated in Green Operations & Advanced Leadership’s (GOAL) Water and Venue Exchange (WAVE), an industry forum that brought together leaders from sports and entertainment venues, solution providers, and nonprofits.

“For water, there is rarely a single issue to solve,” Sambanis said. “In some cases, efficiency is the priority. In others, it’s water quality. Often, it’s both — along with infrastructure and long‑term resilience. WAVE created an opportunity to focus on what it takes to assess needs and implement solutions in real‑world environments.”

Sloan has seen these challenges firsthand and continues to work with leading venues across North America to implement proven water solutions in high-traffic settings, including Wrigley Field, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and Navy Pier. These projects demonstrate how thoughtful plumbing design and water‑efficient technologies can deliver measurable results without compromising performance or user experience.

Recognition and Community Engagement

During Earth Month, Sloan was recognized by the Chicago Cubs for its sustainability leadership, receiving a commemorative wooden plaque crafted from material salvaged from the former roof of Wrigley Field. The recognition reflects the long‑standing partnership between the organizations and their shared commitment to responsible water use.

Sloan also supported the Friends of the Chicago River Big Fish Ball, celebrating the event’s 20th anniversary and the organization’s ongoing mission to protect and improve the health of the Chicago River.

Reducing Carbon Impact and Engaging Employees

As part of its ongoing climate efforts, Sloan expanded its Carbon Neutral product offering to more than 350 products and published a new Carbon Neutral eBook to help customers better understand embodied carbon and sustainable building strategies.

Within its own facilities, Sloan employees participated in several Earth Month activities including a plastic bag drive to reduce microplastic pollution, an internal Lunch and Learn on LEED v5, and the expansion of garden beds at its Franklin Park headquarters.

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