64% Reduction in Water Service Emissions: Sustainable Progress in Five Years

Aquaservice, the leading bottled water distribution company in Spain and Portugal, has presented its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting its strong commitment to environmental protection and emission reduction. Since 2021, Aquaservice has become the first company in the sector to achieve carbon neutrality across all its operations, having offset its Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This achievement has been made possible through the implementation of renewable energy, leading to a 64% reduction in CO₂ emissions at its production centers over the past five years.

In terms of energy, the company has emphasized that 99% of the electricity used in its facilities comes from certified renewable sources. Aiming to improve energy efficiency, Aquaservice has set a target to reduce its electrical consumption by 10% by 2025. Additionally, it seeks to decrease CO₂ emissions by 35% for every 1,000 bottles distributed compared to 2018, as well as reduce emissions generated by the transportation of raw materials by 10% before 2027.

Aquaservice has also adopted a circular economy model. In 2023, the company became the first in the sector to receive AENOR certification for its Circular Economy Strategy. This approach allows a 20-liter bottle to dispense up to 1,000 liters of water, avoiding the use of 32 kilograms of single-use plastic. Thanks to this strategy, by 2024, Aquaservice customers have managed to avoid over 18,000 tons of disposable plastic.

Furthermore, the company has obtained AENOR certification for Zero Waste in its offices and four of its production centers, maintaining a waste recovery rate exceeding 90% at these locations. It is expected that by 2025, more than 94% of the waste generated at its facilities will be recovered, contributing to its sustainability goals.

Regarding water usage, Aquaservice has exceeded its own targets, registering a reduction of over 17% in water consumption per bottled unit since 2022, and aims to achieve a cumulative target of 20% by 2025. Alberto Gutiérrez, CEO of Aquaservice, has stated that the company’s commitment translates into sustainable growth that positively impacts the environment, benefiting nearly 800,000 customers in Spain and Portugal.