Thursday 4 June 2020

Volvic makes a splash with global carbon-neutrality status

Volvic, a Danone water brand, has announced it is now carbon-neutral.

The company has also been awarded B Corporation certification, a distinction for businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance.

Reaching this milestone, Volvic claims they have become the 'biggest natural mineral water company in Europe' to be certified as such.

The water brand has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions by switching to 100% renewable energy.

It says 78% of the production now travels to the UK by train, which has a carbon footprint seven times lower than that of trucks.

Volvic has also committed to using 100% recycled plastic in their bottles by 2025, to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and help tackle plastic pollution.

Working with the project developer South Pole, the firm has also invested in programmes protecting forests, watersheds and biodiversity in more than two billion square metres of natural ecosystems in volcanic countries such as Peru, Congo and Uganda.

Rita Pestana, Global Vice President of Volvic, said: "We have been committed to continuously evolving, making nature and people stronger by ensuring that our source remains protected.

"We are on a journey to continue to use this business as a force for good and support our communities and the health of people and planet."