Who is waterdrop®?
Founded in 2015 with the mission to inspire consumers to live healthier, more sustainable lives by drinking more water, waterdrop® is redefining hydration. By replacing traditional bottled beverages with a microdrink (a sugar-free cube packed with flavour), waterdrop® has drastically reduced the need for single-use plastics and prioritised sustainability at its core. Their innovative approach to hydration reflects a commitment to protecting the planet while supporting their customers’ wellbeing.
The Challenge
waterdrop®’s rapid growth and complex supply chain presented significant challenges in emissions measurement and management. With millions of records to process, their previous work with consultants had resulted in incomplete and inaccurate data. The manual data collection process was time-consuming, tedious, and lacked the granularity needed to identify key emission categories and prioritise decarbonisation efforts.
To move forward, waterdrop® needed a partner who could simplify workflows, ensure data accuracy, and offer industry-specific guidance to navigate the complexities of Scope 3 emissions reporting. They required a robust solution that combined expert guidance with advanced tools and a personalised approach, tailored to the unique challenges of the beverage industry.
The Solution
Zevero provided waterdrop® to streamline their emissions reporting and enhance data transparency. Integrating NetSuite with Zevero’s AI-powered emission engine automated the processing of millions of records, transforming their workflows and unlocking actionable insights.
This collaboration enabled waterdrop® to:
- Accurately measure Scope 3 emissions at a granular level across their supply chain.
- Reduce manual tasks and improve data consistency across their operations, freeing up their team to focus on strategic sustainability initiatives.
- Identify emission hotspots and implement targeted reduction strategies.
- Address reporting gaps with support from Zevero's in-house sustainability experts.
- Boost team confidence through seamless onboarding, training, and accessible expert guidance.
Zevero’s platform has been instrumental in analysing Scope 3 emissions and visualising data trends. Their tools pinpoint inefficiencies, enabling targeted improvements that reduce emissions.
The Results
With the help of Zevero's tailored approach, waterdrop® has achieved measurable progress in its sustainability journey.
Key achievements
Enhanced data accuracy: By improving the accuracy of their emissions data, waterdrop® recalculated their emissions, uncovering a 16.19% increase in 2023 driven by business growth—allowing them to prioritise reduction strategies effectively.
Product-level insights: For the first time, waterdrop® achieved granular emissions measurements across thousands of SKUs, identifying reduction opportunities across their products.
Streamlined processes: API integration with NetSuite automated data collection, significantly reducing manual workloads while improving consistency and accuracy, which allowed waterdrop® to focus on impactful sustainability initiatives.
Improved data visualisation: waterdrop® gained a clear view of emission trends, allowing them to pinpoint inefficiencies and take action across their supply chain.
Regulatory Compliance and Trust: Zevero’s tools ensured compliance with the ESRS framework, strengthening waterdrop's ability to meet regulatory requirements and bolster stakeholder trust.
Our ability to track and act on emissions across the value chain has given us a market edge, demonstrating leadership in addressing the challenges of the beverage industry. Partnering with Zevero has strengthened waterdrop’s reputation as a pioneer in sustainable hydration.
Looking Ahead
With Zevero’s continued support, waterdrop® is focusing on four key areas to develop a net zero decarbonisation strategy in 2025.
These include implementing supplier reporting for specific emission factors to better understand and manage their impact, refining emission tracking for business travel data, developing an emissions reduction plan to better align product-related emissions with reduction goals, and improving monthly utility reporting to optimise operational efficiencies.
waterdrop® is committed to leading the way in sustainable hydration, setting new benchmarks for environmental sustainability. With Zevero as their trusted partner, they are confident in their journey to net zero emissions. Learn more about waterdrop’s sustainability efforts here.
Words of advice for other organisations
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