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Primo Water

Primo Water Corporation, commonly known as Primo Water, is a leading provider of water solutions headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established a strong presence in North America and Europe, focusing on the bottled water and water filtration industries. Primo Water is renowned for its innovative water delivery services, including refillable water bottles and water dispensers, which cater to both residential and commercial customers. With a commitment to sustainability, Primo Water stands out by offering eco-friendly options that reduce plastic waste. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of several key brands, solidifying its market position as a trusted name in water solutions. Through its dedication to quality and customer service, Primo Water continues to lead the industry, providing clean, refreshing water to millions.

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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Water Distribution industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

17

Industry Benchmark

Primo Water's score of 32 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Primo Water's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Primo Water reported total carbon emissions of approximately 240,932,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 117,036,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 33,679,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 90,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 243,441,000 kg CO2e, this marks a slight decrease. Primo Water has achieved a significant milestone by reaching a 25% reduction in global absolute emissions from its 2020 baseline, which translates to a reduction of approximately 80,000,000 kg CO2e over the three-year period. This commitment reflects the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating transparency in its sustainability efforts. As part of its ongoing climate commitments, Primo Water continues to focus on reducing its emissions and enhancing its sustainability practices in the water industry.

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2020202120222023
Scope 1
164,905,000
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Scope 2
43,816,000
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Scope 3
110,553,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Primo Water's primary industry is Collected and purified water, distribution services of water (41), which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Primo Water is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Primo Water is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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