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Open Water measured its GHG emissions in order to understand its impact on the climate and inform its plans to reduce GHGs over time.
Total 2024 GHG Emissions
6,515.1 tCO2e
Roughly equal to driving 1,452 gas-powered cars for one year
0.21 kgCO2e per unit of product
Emissions intensity
Open Water's emissions inventory uses a mix of spending and activity-based data. Open Water attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with the Standard.
Emissions Intensity (kgCO2e per unit of product)
Emissions year
Note: The chart shows location-based emissions totals.
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Open Water is funding a portfolio of projects to support the climate transition. This portfolio includes specific actions within their operations, as well as projects elsewhere around the world.
Total climate funding
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As part of its climate transition planning, Open Water has established near-term actions to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
We will open and run one additional warehouse (a facility in which we store our products) in Maryland so that we ship our products more effi ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Packaging
Action
We will eliminate the need for plastic wrap on our bottle trays (24-pack) at our East Coast filing facility by transitioning to a fully encl ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2025
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
We will open a filing facility for our 12oz cans on the West Coast, which will significantly reduce the product miles travels for 30% of all ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q2 2026
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
We plan to reduce emissions from downstream shipping by opening at least 1 additional fulfillment warehouse closer to our end customers.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q1 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Supply chain energy use
Action
We plan to reduce emissions created during the manufacturing of our bottles and cans
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2021
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
We plan to reduce emissions from shipping to our wholesale customers by optimizing shipping through aggregating orders in a single shipment.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q3 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
We plan to reduce emissions from shipping to our wholesale customers by opening another warehouse closer to end users.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q3 2022
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
Reduce FTL & LTL emissions by opening additional warehouse(s) near high volume areas.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2020
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Downstream shipping
Action
Reduce FTL & LTL emissions by opening a CA production facility.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q3 2020
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
Reduce company HQ waste by switching to reusable water bottles and water filters
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q2 2020
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Upstream shipping
Action
We will set up and begin operations with another filling facility to produce our bottled water by Q4 2024. The new facility location will al ...read more
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
At Open Water, our mission is to offer the most sustainable bottled water option available. While tap water is the most environmentally friendly choice, many people still rely on bottled water, leading to millions of plastic bottles polluting our oceans daily. We believe that small changes can make a big impact, which is why we were the first to introduce aluminum bottles and cans, the most recycled beverage packaging globally. Our focus on end-of-life impact ensures that our products offer the best environmental prospects, surpassing alternatives like rPET and cartons. By becoming Climate Neutral, we are committed to offering a product that is sustainable at every stage of its lifecycle.
— Open Water
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