UK-based premium water brand Wenlock Spring is ramping up its sustainability efforts, outlining plans to cut carbon emissions, boost renewable energy usage and advance eco-friendly packaging solutions.

The company is taking further steps to ensure its operations have a lasting positive impact. This includes expanding its use of solar energy, utilising biomass power and exploring sustainable packaging solutions.

In the past year, Wenlock Spring introduced recyclable cans and formed partnerships to address environmental and social challenges while maintaining its focus on quality hydration.

Wenlock Spring has installed 741 solar panels, reducing carbon emissions by 175 tonnes, the equivalent of planting over 10,000 trees. The company also uses carbon-neutral biomass boilers for hot water, cutting energy consumption by 24%. It is growing 25 acres of Miscanthus grass, which powers the biomass boilers and captures 1,000 tonnes of CO2 in the soil.

Matthew Orme, director of Wenlock Spring, said: “Sustainability isn’t an add-on for us – it’s who we are".

“As a family-run business, we take our responsibility to the environment personally. Our land, our water, and our business are all connected, and every decision we make is about protecting and preserving them for future generations.”

Additionally, Wenlock Spring has planted 1,700 trees, absorbing 35 tonnes of CO2 annually. The company has implemented a heat recovery system that reduces energy consumption by 22% by capturing waste heat from air compressors to heat water.

Efficiency has been improved by replacing three older compressors with a single high-efficiency model, which consumes significantly less energy.

Orme continued: “Our responsibility goes beyond simply producing great-tasting natural spring water. It’s about how we do it, and that means using renewable energy, protecting biodiversity and continuously improving our environmental impact".

According to the company, Wenlock Spring was among the first UK water brands to introduce recycled PET (rPET) bottles and has developed lightweight glass bottles with 40% recycled glass. The company’s aluminium cans, which are fully recyclable, offer an eco-friendly alternative to plastic.

He said: “We’ve always believed that sustainability should be built into the very core of our business. That’s why we’ve invested in making our bottles and cans as sustainable as possible, whether through lightweight glass, 100% rPET, or recyclable aluminium. The industry must keep pushing forward, and we want to be at the forefront of that movement."

The business plans to further expand its use of solar power, plant more hedgerows to support biodiversity and invest in technology to reduce its environmental impact. It also intends to grow its presence in the hospitality, education and travel sectors in 2025.

He concluded: “Sustainability is not a box-ticking exercise for us. It’s an ongoing commitment to doing better, thinking smarter and making a real difference. We’ve been looking after this land for decades, and we intend to keep doing so in a way that ensures future generations can enjoy it too."

“Hospitality, education and travel are critical areas where we see tremendous potential for growth. Our water is already making a difference in schools, onboard trains and in hospitality venues, but we’re eager to do more. By working with businesses in these sectors, we can help make sustainable hydration accessible to even more people.”