Climate Change Data

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)