Water Plus has become the first business water retailer in the UK to gain a Net Zero standard aligned to science-based targets, confirming its plans to cut carbon emissions are ahead of the pathway linked to limiting global warming to 1.5C.
The company, whose headquarters is at Trentham Lakes, achieved the standard through work with Carbon Footprint Ltd. Its Net Zero target is set for 2040 and reflects water wholesaler targets of 2030 in England and 2040 in Scotland.
Water Plus, which also has an office in Bellshill, near Glasgow, says the recognition supports its work helping businesses reduce water use and cut carbon emissions at sites across England and Scotland.
The company has also increased activity through its Be Wise On Water campaign, which focuses on the link between water use and carbon emissions. Recent activity includes work with the Call to Earth team on a 3,000-mile unsupported Atlantic rowing challenge to raise awareness of climate action and water efficiency.
Jason Scagell, chief executive of Water Plus, said: “More businesses are seeing the benefits of looking towards their approach to water to cut carbon emissions, alongside reducing wholesaler costs and energy use.
“Since 2022 we’ve been taking additional actions, each year, to help customers, communities and our supply chain reduce carbon emissions, while also improving the data we can track.
“This Net Zero standard is just the latest progress point, as we drive forward and encourage faster decarbonisation in England and Scotland, sharing our knowledge and leading by example, in a credible way, following best practice.”
