Advanced Drainage Systems secured a spot on TIME’s 2026 World’s Most Impactful Companies list for its leadership in sustainable stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. The company diverts over 500 million pounds of plastic annually into drainage products and operates a 110,000-square-foot research center with a 90,000-gallon closed-loop system.
Advanced Drainage Systems was selected for TIME’s 2026 World’s Most Impactful Companies list in recognition of its innovation, sustainability and measurable contributions to global water management challenges.
The company’s 110,000-square-foot Engineering and Technology Center features a 90,000-gallon closed-loop stormwater simulator, hydraulics and materials science labs, plus advanced prototyping capabilities to accelerate product development and meet evolving regulatory standards.
By diverting over half a billion pounds of plastic from landfills annually, ADS transforms recycled materials into high-performance drainage products, reducing environmental impact and delivering cost-effective solutions across its nationwide manufacturing and distribution network.
This recognition underscores ADS’s leadership in sustainable infrastructure, strengthens its ESG credentials and may enhance customer confidence, support regulatory compliance and attract investors focused on environmental stewardship.
