The Shropshire-based company, which has spent decades protecting its land and water source, is taking further steps to ensure its operations leave a positive environmental legacy. From investing in solar power and biomass energy to pioneering sustainable packaging solutions, it’s embedding sustainability into every aspect of its business.

It follows a successful 12 months where it has continued to demonstrate its commitment to delivering hydration while addressing environmental and social challenges with the launch of its new-look recyclable cans and groundbreaking partnerships.

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.

“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.”

Wenlock Spring has expanded its use of renewable energy with the installation of 741 solar panels, cutting carbon emissions by 175 tonnes - the equivalent of planting over 10,000 trees. Its on-site carbon-neutral biomass boilers now provide the company’s hot water needs, reducing energy consumption by 24%.

The business has also focused on regenerative agriculture by growing 25 acres of Miscanthus grass, a fast-growing crop that fuels its biomass boilers and locks away 1,000 tonnes of CO2 in the soil while providing a habitat for wildlife.

A further 1,700 trees have been planted, capturing 35 tonnes of CO2 per year and strengthening biodiversity around the company’s protected spring, which dates back to 1086. Wenlock Spring has also implemented an advanced heat recovery system that has reduced energy consumption by 22%.

It recovers air from its rPET bottle blower to reduce compressed air usage, while also capturing waste heat from air compressors to heat water, which is stored for later use. Further efficiency gains have been made by upgrading to a single high-efficiency compressor, which uses significantly less energy than the three older compressors it replaced.

Sustainable packaging remains a key focus for Wenlock Spring, which was among the first UK water brands to introduce recycled PET (rPET) bottles.

The company has pioneered lighter-weight glass bottles made with 40% recycled glass, reducing the raw material required and lowering carbon emissions. Its aluminium cans, which can be recycled and remade within 60 days, provide an alternative for eco-conscious consumers seeking a sustainable hydration option.

Orme added: “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% recyclable PET, or recyclable aluminium. The industry must keep pushing forward, and we want to be at the forefront of that movement.”

Looking ahead, Wenlock Spring is continuing to expand its sustainability initiatives. The company is planning to increase its use of solar power, create more wildlife corridors by planting additional hedgerows, and invest in technology to further reduce its environmental impact.

As the demand for premium, sustainable hydration continues to grow, Wenlock Spring is also setting its sights on expanding its presence in the hospitality, education and travel sectors in 2025.