WLI (UK) Ltd
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Waste Generated:1,216,501 kg (2021)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- 385.8 tCO2e saving in freight and component parts by removing 2,174 dispensers from the supply chain
- 9.6% reduction in shipping due to streamlined European logistics network
- 27,350 dispensers refurbished globally (26% increase from 2020)
- Reduced CO2 equivalent by 99.8% per mains-fed dispenser by switching to R600a refrigerant gas
- 25.2 billion single-use plastic bottles saved
Social Achievements
- Launched Waterlogic University, training 533 employees
- Completed pay and benefit harmonisation programme in the UK and Ireland
- Decreased gender pay differential and increased senior management roles for women
- Created 11 permanent roles for young people through youth programmes and apprenticeships
- Appointed 23 Mental Health First Aiders
Governance Achievements
- 100% sites with code of ethics
- 95% of sites comply with policies and procedures (up from 72% in 2020)
- 91% of sites disclose environmental performance to the Board (up from 72% in 2020)
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic and government-mandated factory relocation in China
- Increased waste generation due to office reopenings and acquisitions
- Maintaining high first-time fix rates and reducing unnecessary call-outs
- Addressing the increase in work-related accidents (16% increase in 2021)
Mitigation Strategies
- Successfully relocated China factory with minimal disruption
- Implemented waste reduction initiatives across 95% of sites
- Rolled out field service enhancement programme to optimize technician routes and improve first-time fix rates
- Conducting enterprise-wide health and safety audits to identify and address areas for improvement
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Code of Conduct
- Anti-bribery and corruption policy
- Modern slavery statement
- Reusable packaging schemes
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Stainless steel dispensers
- Plastic-free cups
- Reusable bottles
- Direct flow RO system with Firewall UVC purification
- Air purifiers
Awards & Recognition
- Oceansaver accolade
- Green Product Awards (Petalosa bottle)
- Zenith Global Water Drinks Awards (Classe Series)