Primo Water Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:8,812,170 m3 (company-wide withdrawals)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Water Stewardship
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification across four key owned spring water sources in the US.
- Reduced bottling plant water withdrawals from 4,981,150 m3 in 2021 to 4,305,681 m3 in 2022.
- Improved water efficiency (liters withdrawn/liters produced) at 25 bottling plants to below the IBWA average of 1.51 L/L.
- Implemented 8 energy efficiency projects across 6 US states, saving 754,876 kWh and ~535 metric tons CO2e.
- Sacramento, CA bottling plant saved almost 11 million gallons of water annually after investing in CCRO technology.
- Ephrata, PA facility saved 4.5 million gallons annually after investing in CCRO technology.
- Los Angeles plant's new bottling line projected to save over 10 million gallons of water per year.
- Calgary plant's efficiency ratio improved by 45% after installing a new R. Bardi bottling line.
- Implemented a Forest Stewardship Management plan for the 40-acre forest surrounding the Wekiva Spring source in Florida.
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Improve water efficiency (liters withdrawn/liters produced) by 20% by 2030 compared to 2020 levels.
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve WAVE Water Stewardship verification by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Drought conditions impacting spring sites (e.g., Southern California).
- High water stress in some operating areas (20% of total water withdrawals are in water-stressed basins based on Aqueduct's baseline water stress).
Mitigation Strategies
- Diversification of water sources (e.g., qualifying 3 new spring sites in Southern California).
- Monitoring drought conditions and using remote water level monitoring equipment.
- Basin-level water risk assessment to identify and prioritize facilities for future water stewardship initiatives.
- Investing in water-efficient technologies (CCRO, R. Bardi bottling lines).
- Improving clean-in-place (CIP) processes to reduce water and chemical use.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Drought
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB
Certifications: Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- 2022 International IBWA Environmental Stewardship Award
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:240,196 tCO2e (location-based); 240,932 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:117,036 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:32,944 tCO2e (location-based); 33,679 tCO2e (market-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:90,216 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:6.5%
Total Energy Consumption:216,376 MWh
Water Consumption:8,724,035 m3 (company-wide withdrawal)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:0.00019 tCO2e/production (2023)
ESG Focus Areas
- Protecting the Planet
- Serving our People and Community
- Committing to Ethical Practices
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 25% reduction in global absolute emissions over 2020 baseline
- Reduced plant total recordable incident rate by 47%
- Achieved 100% recyclable packaging
- Saved nearly 6 million gallons of water in Los Angeles plant with new bottling lines
- Reduced mileage by 2.4 million miles in the U.S. (2021-2023)
Social Achievements
- Increased proportion of women on the board from 30% in 2022 to 40% in 2023
- Increased supplier diversity spend by 140%
- Donated nearly $1 million to various charities and organizations
- Over 130,000 training hours completed by North American associates
- Launched One Primo Way Culture Guide
Governance Achievements
- Achieved industry outperform in governance rating
- Implemented a supplier risk management tool
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Improve water efficiency by 20% by 2030
- Achieve 50% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for remaining customer-driven single-use small-format bottle demand by 2030
- Achieve zero waste at 50% of plants by 2030
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve The Water Council’s WAVE program compliance by 2025
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions from manufacturers slowing transition to propane fleet
- Water stress in certain regions
Mitigation Strategies
- Assessing alternative fuels such as renewable diesel and EVs
- Diversifying water sources, monitoring drought conditions, and using remote monitoring equipment
- Implementing a risk management tool to track top 300 suppliers
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts, water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Regulatory changes, market shifts
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, UN SDGs
Certifications: CarbonNeutral®
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Mountain Valley Spring Water in aluminum bottles
Awards & Recognition
- IBWA and CBWA “Excellence in Manufacturing” Awards