Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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24

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Primo Water's score of 24 is higher than 75% 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, and 90,216,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Comparatively, emissions have decreased from 243,441,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 253,472,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 319,274,000 kg CO2e in 2020, indicating a positive trend in reducing overall carbon output. The company has achieved a reduction of about 78,342,000 kg CO2e from 2020 to 2023. Despite these reductions, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Primo Water. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which has shown a decrease from 0.23 tCO2e/production in 2020 to 0.19 tCO2e/production in 2022 and 2023. Primo Water's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce emissions across all scopes, although further details on formal reduction initiatives or targets are not available.

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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 low 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. Primo Water is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Primo Water is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.

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CDP
The Climate Pledge
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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