Primo Water Corporation, commonly referred to as Primo Water, is a leading provider in the collected and purified water industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2004, the company has established itself as a key player in water distribution services, focusing on delivering high-quality drinking water solutions across North America and Europe.
Primo Water offers a range of products, including bottled water, water dispensers, and refill services, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and convenience. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as expanding its service offerings through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its market position as a trusted name in water purification and distribution. With a focus on customer satisfaction and environmental responsibility, Primo Water continues to innovate within the industry, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking reliable hydration solutions.
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Industry Intensity
Water Distribution is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Water Distribution industry has increased its overall emissions by 287% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Primo Water's reported carbon emissions
Primo Water, headquartered in the US and operating in the collected and purified water, and distribution services of water industry (41), has reported its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. For the year 2025, Primo Water reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 300,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2024, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 750,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Primo Water recorded Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 850,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 950,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, Primo Water's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,050,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, Primo Water reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 1,150,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2019, the company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 1,260,000,000 kg CO2e. It is important to note that Scope 3 emissions data is not available for these reporting years, with "purchased goods and services" being a missing data point. Primo Water's emissions data is cascaded, with the organisation being a merged entity at cascade level 1, inheriting data from Primo Water Corporation. There are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges publicly detailed for Primo Water.
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Primo Water’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Primo Brands Corporation
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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