Water is a shared, precious and renewable resource that must be cared for in order to preserve it for future generations. We take our responsibility to this very seriously and work hard to protect the spring water sources and surrounding land that supplies our UK spring water. Sustainability and reducing our impact on the environment are at the heart of everything we do.
Caring for Water
Water is essential for life and the way we use it and take care of this precious natural resource is important for all of us. So, we manage sources sustainably, protecting the natural purity of our waters and strengthening biodiversity surrounding them.
We are proud that our site in Buxton, Derbyshire is the first in the UK to achieve the prestigious Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard certification with platinum status – an important international recognition for outstanding commitment to responsible water policies and initiatives
Energy & Water Sustainability
As part of the Nestlé Group, we are aligned to the Nestlé Net Zero Roadmap and aim to have net zero carbon emissions by the end of 2050. Our UK production facilities are both powered by 100% renewable electricity and proud to be accredited Zero Waste to Landfill. Taking inspiration from the beautiful surrounding Peak District, our state-of-the art factory in Derbyshire, UK is designed and built with sustainability at its core and is one of Europe's most innovative and efficient bottling facilities. With a new 14000m2 warehouse facility, bringing distribution in-house reduces the need to transport our product to other sites by road.
Packaging & Recycling
Between 2013 and 2022, we removed 14,092 tonnes of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic from the Nestlé® Pure Life® range by lightweighting our bottles. What’s more – all of our bottles, including the cap are recyclable. So once you've finished, simply drop your empty into the recycling bin. Once collected and sent to a recycler, our bottles are cleaned, dried and melted into pellets and can be easily used for all kinds or new things, including making new bottles.
All our bottles are made with at least 30% recycled plastic (excluding caps and labels) and can be recycled. We're currently working hard to increase our use of rPET across the whole Nestlé® Pure Life® range and support the UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme. By recycling your bottles, you can help to close the loop on plastics. Let’s act together and recycle!
And we are proud members of the WRAP Plastic Pact, which also aims to create a circular economy for plastics.