- Supply chain disruptions from manufacturers slowing transition to propane fleet
- Water stress in certain regions
Primo Water Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Primo Water Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 240.2K tCO2e (location-based); 240932 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 117.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 32.9K tCO2e (location-based); 33679 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 90.2K tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
240.2K tCO2e (location-based); 240932 tCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
6.5%
of total energy
Water Usage
8.7M m3 (company-wide withdrawal)
2023
Energy Use
216.4K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 117.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 32.9K tCO2e (location-based); 33679 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 90.2K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 240.2K tCO2e (location-based); 240932 tCO2e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported 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)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve The Water Council’s WAVE program compliance by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 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
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Protecting the PlanetServing our People and CommunityCommitting to Ethical Practices