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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
A bottle bill deserves to pass the R.I. General Assembly. Here's why beverage brands think so.
Bottles and cans to be redeemed at a recycling center in New York City are shown. (Photo by) Rhode Island has a major opportunity to modernize and reform its recycling system with two common-sense bills currently before the legislature. H6207 sponsored by Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, a South Kingstown Democrat, and S 996, sponsored by Sen. Mark McKenney, a Warwick Democrat, would establish a modern Deposit Return System – a.k.a. 'A bottle bill' – and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging. EPR essentially requires producers of packaging to fund a program for collecting and recycling discarded packaging to help minimize their environmental impact. Together, these proven policies would reduce litter, cut costs for the consumer, and build a cleaner environment. As the legislative debate continues, it's clear that momentum is growing for recycling reform — not just among environmental advocates and local leaders, but within the private sector as well. Environmental champions like Save the Bay and Clean Water Action strongly support these initiatives. And you might be surprised to learn that the beverage industry does too. Many beverage companies see a combined bottle bill and EPR system as a smart, forward-looking solution to address flaws with the way we handle recycling. Rhode Island's recycling rate is stuck at just 26%. In Providence, it's worse — recycling rates hover in the single digits, and nearly 650 pounds of recyclables per household are rejected each year due to contamination. That adds up to over 121,000 tons of collected recyclable material per year that the city pays $1.14 million to dispose of in the Central Landfill in Johnston, which is projected to run out of room in about 20 years. This represents both wasted resources and missed economic opportunity. We can — and must — do better. Leading beverage companies who are part of the Coalition for High Performance Recycling (CHPR) agree. A growing number of beverage companies are publicly endorsing recycling reform in Rhode Island. These companies understand there's a clear business case for the industry to support and fund improved recycling systems. A reliable, domestic supply of recycled materials is essential for both short- and long-term success. Brands can no longer rely on volatile global markets, unstable geopolitics, or imported raw materials to meet their production needs. Companies need a steady, local stream of recycled material — so that each can and bottle can be recycled into new cans and bottles. Who belongs to CHPR ? Primo Brands — whose trusted brands include Poland Spring and Saratoga. Other participating beverage and bottling companies are Diageo North America,whose brands include Guinness and Johnnie Walker New Belgium Brewing Company; Niagara Bottling; and Red Bull. As Primo Brands recently testified at the Rhode Island State House in support of a modern bottle bill and EPR, 'we need a greater supply of recycled materials, and we need it to be domestic.' A growing number of beverage companies are publicly endorsing recycling reform in Rhode Island. These companies understand there's a clear business case for the industry to support and fund improved recycling systems. The current domestic recycling system doesn't get the job done. One reason is that curbside recyclables are lumped into one single, albeit convenient, system. That inevitably leads to contamination, which reduces the value of the recycled products and the ability to turn them into food grade material. Another problem is that people are not sufficiently educated and incentivized to recycle. A modern bottle bill with an extended producer responsibility policy together provides an environmental improvement strategy and improves consumer education and recycling. Plus, they're smart, complementary business strategies that support stable, domestic supply chains that produce higher-quality recycled materials and help keep costs down for the consumer. Rhode Island can become a national model for high-performance recycling. By passing H6207 and S996 — a modern bottle bill plus EPR — the state can significantly reduce litter, pollution, and waste, protect its natural beauty and resources, and create a more circular, resilient, and sustainable economy and environment. We need to tune out the scare tactics and outdated talking points of industry opponents and support recycling reform for Rhode Island. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Primo Brands Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report Underscoring Commitment to Healthy Hydration and Environmental Stewardship
TAMPA, Fla. and STAMFORD, Conn., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Primo Brands, a leading North American branded beverage company, today announced the release of its inaugural 2024 Sustainability Report. The report highlights progress towards previously released goals and the newly combined organization's go-forward sustainability priorities. Primo Brands' mission is to Hydrate a Healthy America™ by providing quality drinking water responsibly, through water and environmental stewardship, circular packaging including reuse and refill, and investing in people and communities. "We are proud to launch our inaugural sustainability report as a unified organization," said Robbert Rietbroek, Chief Executive Officer of Primo Brands. "This report reflects our go-forward strategy to meet the healthy hydration needs of millions while advancing water and environmental stewardship, circular packaging solutions, and community-focused initiatives. It's an important milestone in our journey as we continue to deliver healthy hydration sustainably and to create value for our communities, customers, and the planet." As part of its strategy, Primo Brands' 2024 Sustainability Report underscores four key focus areas: Water Stewardship: Primo Brands strives to enhance the responsible management of water resources by working closely with regional and local communities -- ultimately supporting the availability of high-quality drinking water for the long-term. Circular Packaging: Primo Brands' intentional efforts when it comes to its packaging include a circular approach: thinking through the full life cycle of packaging, including design, materials used, usability and recycling, as well as its reuse and refill network for 3- and 5-gallon bottles. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction: This area is comprised of Primo Brands' efforts to reduce emissions from its transportation and electricity utilization and collaborate with packaging suppliers and third-party carriers to drive reduction within its supply chain. People and Community: Primo Brands aims to be an employer of choice by helping to support its associates' growth and serving as a force for good in local communities through environmental stewardship, education, advocacy and support before and during times of crisis. A Journey Into the Future The report also introduces a new 10-year sustainability roadmap to achieve goals set forth by the organization. Goals include: Water Stewardship: Invest in high-priority watersheds Aim to replenish 100% of water used or displaced by Primo Brands' bottling operations by 2035 Aim to increase water efficiency by 27%, resulting in 348 million gallons saved Circular Packaging: Aim to design 100% of beverage packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2035 Aim for 50% of our beverage packaging to be made from recycled or renewable materials in 2035. Aim to increase the volume share of gallons sold through reusable solutions to 33% or more by 2030 Aim for zero waste to landfill at all factories by 2035 People & Communities: Strive for zero accidents and injuries Aim to reduce voluntary turnover by 10% by 2025 Aim for 100% of associates to receive a performance review annually Aim to donate on average 1MM+ 12L case equivalents of water each year Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction: Aim to set Scope 1 & 2 energy intensity goals for our factories in 2025 Aim to execute identified opportunities from 2024 energy audit in top 8 factories by 2026 Aim to save 10 million miles in 2025 through route optimization Aim to increase the percentage of trucks in fleet powered by alternative fuels Aim to reduce Scope 3 packaging emissions through recycled content and reuse "Our sustainability goals are ambitious by design, and they reflect the urgency of the challenges we face and our belief that business can and should be a force for good," said Charles Fogg, Chief Sustainability Officer at Primo Brands. "Sustainability is foundational to who we are. These goals help us build on that foundation with greater clarity, alignment, and accountability, as we continue to lead with purpose and measurable impact." The report was developed using the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Index (non-alcoholic beverage industry standards). For more information on Primo Brands' sustainability progress, please view the full report at Note: In 2018, approximately 29.1% of PET bottles & jars were recycled across the United States. Recycling rates of PET vary across regions and recycling programs with bottle deposit return systems achieving the highest recycling rates up to 2.5 times the national average. Existing forms of mechanical recycling diminish the quality of plastic with each recycling attempt, although work is being done to try to find ways in which recycling might restore this quality. About Primo Brands Primo Brands is a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, delivering responsibly sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every U.S. state and Canada. Primo Brands has a comprehensive portfolio of highly recognizable and conveniently packaged branded water and beverages that reach consumers whenever, wherever, and however they hydrate through distribution across retail outlets, away from home such as hotels and hospitals, and food service accounts, as well as direct delivery to homes and businesses. These brands include established "billion-dollar brands" Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and The Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands including Primo Water™ and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash Refresher™ and AC+ION®. Primo Brands also has an industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers, which create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases. Primo Brands operates a vertically integrated coast-to-coast network that distributes its brands to more than 200,000 retail outlets, as well as directly reaching consumers through its Direct Delivery, Exchange and Refill offerings. Through Direct Delivery, Primo Brands delivers responsibly sourced hydration solutions direct to home and business customers. Through its Exchange business, consumers can visit approximately 26,500 retail locations and purchase a pre-filled, multi-use bottle of water that can be exchanged after use for a discount on the next purchase. Through its Refill business, consumers have the option to refill empty multi-use bottles at approximately 23,500 self-service refill stations. Primo Brands also offers water filtration units for home and business customers across North America. Primo Brands is a leader in reusable beverage packaging, helping to reduce waste through its multi-serve bottles and innovative brand packaging portfolio, which includes recycled plastic, aluminum, and glass. Primo Brands has a portfolio of over 90 springs and actively manages water resources to help assure a steady supply of quality, safe drinking water today and in the future. Primo Brands also helps conserve over 28,000 acres of land across the U.S. and Canada. Primo Brands is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association ("IBWA") in North America, which supports strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection. Primo Brands is committed to supporting the communities it serves, investing in local and national programs and delivering hydration solutions following natural disasters and other local community challenges. Primo Brands employs more than 13,000 associates with dual headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Primo Brands Corporation Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
15-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Primo Brands Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report Underscoring Commitment to Healthy Hydration and Environmental Stewardship
TAMPA, Fla. and STAMFORD, Conn., May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Primo Brands, a leading North American branded beverage company, today announced the release of its inaugural 2024 Sustainability Report. The report highlights progress towards previously released goals and the newly combined organization's go-forward sustainability priorities. Primo Brands' mission is to Hydrate a Healthy America™ by providing quality drinking water responsibly, through water and environmental stewardship, circular packaging including reuse and refill, and investing in people and communities. "We are proud to launch our inaugural sustainability report as a unified organization," said Robbert Rietbroek, Chief Executive Officer of Primo Brands. "This report reflects our go-forward strategy to meet the healthy hydration needs of millions while advancing water and environmental stewardship, circular packaging solutions, and community-focused initiatives. It's an important milestone in our journey as we continue to deliver healthy hydration sustainably and to create value for our communities, customers, and the planet." As part of its strategy, Primo Brands' 2024 Sustainability Report underscores four key focus areas: Water Stewardship: Primo Brands strives to enhance the responsible management of water resources by working closely with regional and local communities -- ultimately supporting the availability of high-quality drinking water for the long-term. Circular Packaging: Primo Brands' intentional efforts when it comes to its packaging include a circular approach: thinking through the full life cycle of packaging, including design, materials used, usability and recycling, as well as its reuse and refill network for 3- and 5-gallon bottles. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction: This area is comprised of Primo Brands' efforts to reduce emissions from its transportation and electricity utilization and collaborate with packaging suppliers and third-party carriers to drive reduction within its supply chain. People and Community: Primo Brands aims to be an employer of choice by helping to support its associates' growth and serving as a force for good in local communities through environmental stewardship, education, advocacy and support before and during times of crisis. A Journey Into the Future The report also introduces a new 10-year sustainability roadmap to achieve goals set forth by the organization. Goals include: Water Stewardship: Invest in high-priority watersheds Aim to replenish 100% of water used or displaced by Primo Brands' bottling operations by 2035 Aim to increase water efficiency by 27%, resulting in 348 million gallons saved Circular Packaging: Aim to design 100% of beverage packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2035 Aim for 50% of our beverage packaging to be made from recycled or renewable materials in 2035. Aim to increase the volume share of gallons sold through reusable solutions to 33% or more by 2030 Aim for zero waste to landfill at all factories by 2035 People & Communities: Strive for zero accidents and injuries Aim to reduce voluntary turnover by 10% by 2025 Aim for 100% of associates to receive a performance review annually Aim to donate on average 1MM+ 12L case equivalents of water each year Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction: Aim to set Scope 1 & 2 energy intensity goals for our factories in 2025 Aim to execute identified opportunities from 2024 energy audit in top 8 factories by 2026 Aim to save 10 million miles in 2025 through route optimization Aim to increase the percentage of trucks in fleet powered by alternative fuels Aim to reduce Scope 3 packaging emissions through recycled content and reuse "Our sustainability goals are ambitious by design, and they reflect the urgency of the challenges we face and our belief that business can and should be a force for good," said Charles Fogg, Chief Sustainability Officer at Primo Brands. "Sustainability is foundational to who we are. These goals help us build on that foundation with greater clarity, alignment, and accountability, as we continue to lead with purpose and measurable impact." The report was developed using the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Index (non-alcoholic beverage industry standards). For more information on Primo Brands' sustainability progress, please view the full report at Note: In 2018, approximately 29.1% of PET bottles & jars were recycled across the United States. Recycling rates of PET vary across regions and recycling programs with bottle deposit return systems achieving the highest recycling rates up to 2.5 times the national average. Existing forms of mechanical recycling diminish the quality of plastic with each recycling attempt, although work is being done to try to find ways in which recycling might restore this quality. About Primo Brands Primo Brands is a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, delivering responsibly sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every U.S. state and Canada. Primo Brands has a comprehensive portfolio of highly recognizable and conveniently packaged branded water and beverages that reach consumers whenever, wherever, and however they hydrate through distribution across retail outlets, away from home such as hotels and hospitals, and food service accounts, as well as direct delivery to homes and businesses. These brands include established "billion-dollar brands" Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and The Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands including Primo Water™ and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash Refresher™ and AC+ION®. Primo Brands also has an industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers, which create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases. Primo Brands operates a vertically integrated coast-to-coast network that distributes its brands to more than 200,000 retail outlets, as well as directly reaching consumers through its Direct Delivery, Exchange and Refill offerings. Through Direct Delivery, Primo Brands delivers responsibly sourced hydration solutions direct to home and business customers. Through its Exchange business, consumers can visit approximately 26,500 retail locations and purchase a pre-filled, multi-use bottle of water that can be exchanged after use for a discount on the next purchase. Through its Refill business, consumers have the option to refill empty multi-use bottles at approximately 23,500 self-service refill stations. Primo Brands also offers water filtration units for home and business customers across North America. Primo Brands is a leader in reusable beverage packaging, helping to reduce waste through its multi-serve bottles and innovative brand packaging portfolio, which includes recycled plastic, aluminum, and glass. Primo Brands has a portfolio of over 90 springs and actively manages water resources to help assure a steady supply of quality, safe drinking water today and in the future. Primo Brands also helps conserve over 28,000 acres of land across the U.S. and Canada. Primo Brands is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association ("IBWA") in North America, which supports strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection. Primo Brands is committed to supporting the communities it serves, investing in local and national programs and delivering hydration solutions following natural disasters and other local community challenges. Primo Brands employs more than 13,000 associates with dual headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and Stamford, Connecticut.
Cision Canada
12-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Primo Brands to Participate in the BMO Global Farm to Market Conference
TAMPA, Fla. and STAMFORD, Conn., May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE: PRMB) ("Primo Brands" or the "Company"), today announced that Robbert Rietbroek, Chief Executive Officer, and David Hass, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the BMO Global Farm to Market conference in a fire side chat on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The fire side chat, which will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, will be webcast through the investor relations section of Primo's Brands website at and will be archived for replay following the event. For purposes of public disclosure, including this and future similar events, Primo Brands uses the investor relations section of its website as the primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. About Primo Brands Corporation Primo Brands is a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, delivering responsibly sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every U.S. state and Canada. Primo Brands has a comprehensive portfolio of highly recognizable and conveniently packaged branded water and beverages distributed across more than 200,000 retail outlets, including established "billion-dollar brands" Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands including Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash Refresher™ and AC+ION®. These product offerings are sold directly across retail channels, including mass, food, convenience, natural, drug, wholesale, distributors, and home improvement, as well as food service accounts in North America. Primo Brands also has extensive direct-to-consumer offerings with its industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers, which create consumer connectivity through recurring purchases across its Direct Delivery, Exchange and Refill offerings. Through Direct Delivery, Primo Brands delivers responsibly sourced hydration solutions direct to home and business customers. Through Exchange, consumers can visit approximately 26,500 retail locations and purchase a pre-filled, multi-use bottle of water that can be exchanged after use for a discount on the next purchase. Through its Refill offering, consumers have the option to refill empty multi-use bottles at approximately 23,500 self-service refill stations. Primo Brands also offers water filtration units for home and business customers across North America. Primo Brands is a leader in reusable beverage packaging, helping to reduce waste through its multi-serve bottles and innovative brand packaging portfolio, which includes recycled plastic, aluminum, and glass. Primo Brands has a portfolio of over 90 springs and actively manages water resources to help assure a steady supply of quality, safe drinking water today and in the future. Primo Brands also helps conserve over 28,000 acres of land across the U.S. and Canada. Primo Brands is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association ("IBWA") in North America, which supports strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection. Primo Brands is committed to supporting the communities it serves, investing in local and national programs and delivering hydration solutions following natural disasters and other local community challenges.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Primo Brands to Participate in the BMO Global Farm to Market Conference
TAMPA, Fla. and STAMFORD, Conn., May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE: PRMB) ("Primo Brands" or the "Company"), today announced that Robbert Rietbroek, Chief Executive Officer, and David Hass, Chief Financial Officer, will participate at the BMO Global Farm to Market conference in a fire side chat on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The fire side chat, which will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, will be webcast through the investor relations section of Primo's Brands website at and will be archived for replay following the event. For purposes of public disclosure, including this and future similar events, Primo Brands uses the investor relations section of its website as the primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. About Primo Brands Corporation Primo Brands is a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, delivering responsibly sourced diversified offerings across products, formats, channels, price points, and consumer occasions, distributed in every U.S. state and Canada. Primo Brands has a comprehensive portfolio of highly recognizable and conveniently packaged branded water and beverages distributed across more than 200,000 retail outlets, including established "billion-dollar brands" Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®, Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands including Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash Refresher™ and AC+ION®. These product offerings are sold directly across retail channels, including mass, food, convenience, natural, drug, wholesale, distributors, and home improvement, as well as food service accounts in North America. Primo Brands also has extensive direct-to-consumer offerings with its industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers, which create consumer connectivity through recurring purchases across its Direct Delivery, Exchange and Refill offerings. Through Direct Delivery, Primo Brands delivers responsibly sourced hydration solutions direct to home and business customers. Through Exchange, consumers can visit approximately 26,500 retail locations and purchase a pre-filled, multi-use bottle of water that can be exchanged after use for a discount on the next purchase. Through its Refill offering, consumers have the option to refill empty multi-use bottles at approximately 23,500 self-service refill stations. Primo Brands also offers water filtration units for home and business customers across North America. Primo Brands is a leader in reusable beverage packaging, helping to reduce waste through its multi-serve bottles and innovative brand packaging portfolio, which includes recycled plastic, aluminum, and glass. Primo Brands has a portfolio of over 90 springs and actively manages water resources to help assure a steady supply of quality, safe drinking water today and in the future. Primo Brands also helps conserve over 28,000 acres of land across the U.S. and Canada. Primo Brands is proud to partner with the International Bottled Water Association ("IBWA") in North America, which supports strict adherence to safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory standards for the benefit of consumer protection. Primo Brands is committed to supporting the communities it serves, investing in local and national programs and delivering hydration solutions following natural disasters and other local community challenges. Primo Brands employs more than 13,000 associates with dual headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and Stamford, Connecticut. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Primo Brands Corporation. View original content to download multimedia:
