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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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30

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Primo Water's score of 30 is higher than 88% 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. Over the previous years, the company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with total emissions of about 243,441,000 kg CO2e in 2022, 253,472,000 kg CO2e in 2021, and 319,274,000 kg CO2e in 2020. This represents a significant reduction of approximately 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 its emissions management across all scopes, aiming to enhance its sustainability practices in the water industry.

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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 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 not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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