The UK operations of Eden Springs were officially certified as CarbonNeutral in 2011 – becoming the first water cooler company in the UK to achieve this based on a full life cycle assessment. All aspects of the business were analysed and improved, from transport, production and equipment through to behaviour within the workplace.
The company worked with Swiss experts Quantis International, a recognised leader in this field, to research the environmental impact of the water cooler business, discovering how the efforts of Eden and their customers have helped to reduce the carbon footprint of hydrating the UK’s workforce.
The online resources provide customers and the public with guidance on the carbon footprint of water, with analysis revealing water from an Eden Springs bottled water cooler results in 36% less kCO2/litre emissions compared to making a standard cup of hot tea (based upon a full life cycle).
Eden Springs UK managing director, Jean-Marc Bolinger, said: “We take great pride as a company that we have taken this lead in the industry, and it helps us define our position as market leaders. We are proud that through our own initiative we have set a benchmark for a new industry standard in environmental practices.”
Source: Eden Springs
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