Category: Sustainability

WHA Members Purely Scottish – on their way to net carbon zero

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WHA Members, Purely Scottish Water, are en route to creating a net carbon zero future for their business. They realise that there is an over-consumption of the earth’s resources and a switch to sustainable activities is the only way forward.

Their Purely Scottish Water site is now making significant carbon savings after implementing an energy efficient intelligent lighting design produced by Agron-LED.

“Energy use should be the main focus of any business as all reductions will reduce the overall carbon footprint of the business. The lighting supplied has been manufactured to meet the intelligent design, using the latest LED chips, these have the best lumen efficacy ensuring the highest energy reduction with best return of investment” advises Purely Scottish UK Commercial Director, David Albers.

“WHA Members are encouraged to participate in the 5 for 5 Sustainability Programme and Purely Scottish is a shining example,” says WHA General Manager, Phillipa Atkinson-Clow.

Eden Springs helping their employees physical & mental health

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WHA Member Eden Springs UK have taken enormous steps to ensure that their employees’ physical and mental health is boosted during the Covid-19 pandemic.

During lockdown, a large number of their employees were working from home, and continue to do so. They were sent regular health and well-being communications including top tips when working from home, 10 minute desk work outs, and monthly well-being toolkits covering topics such as rest and sleep, back care and active minds.

DSE assessments were carried out for all home working employees, as well as providing all with useful advice on properly setting up a workstation to avoid any problems.

From April – June a company-wide step count challenge has been set up, encouraging employees to work together, get more active and generate some healthy competition between colleagues!

Colleagues from different departments have been forming teams using fabulous names like “Between a Walk and a Hard Place” and “Worst Pace Scenario”, logging their steps and winning prizes.

Weekly online lunch time mindfulness sessions were available to all employees, as well as running 2 NHS Mental Health First Aid courses.  Eden Springs now have 17 Managers across the UK who are trained to recognise the signs of mental ill-health and support others to seek the right help.

Eden Springs UK are committed to continuous improvement for all and believe that by investing in training, it encourages employees to build resilience and strengthen their skills for future growth. They offer employees courses in Time Management, Mental Health Awareness, Developing Personal Resilience, Dealing with Change, Customer for Life and Coaching for Performance.

PURELY SCOTTISH BOTTLERS – LIVING WAGE ACCREDITATION

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As well as providing one of the healthiest hydration solutions, the water dispenser industry is also one of the most sustainable.  WHA Members are building on this and promote the industry’s sustainability credentials.

WHA Member, Purely Scottish Bottlers are showing their commitment to Pledge 5 of the WHA programme – ensuring our work places are healthy, supportive, inclusive, happy and profitable.

Living Wage Scotland are pleased to announce that Purely Scottish Bottlers Limited has become accredited as a Living Wage employer.

Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Purely Scottish, regardless of whether they are direct employees or third-party contracted staff, receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30. This rate is higher than the statutory minimum for over 25s of
£8.72 per hour introduced in April 2020.

The real Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually. The Living Wage is calculated according to the real costs of living.

David Albers – Purely Scottish – UK Commercial Director commented – “we are delighted to receive this accreditation as evidence of our support to our loyal and hardworking workforce in the rural community. We will be encouraging all our suppliers and contacts in the UK drinks industry to work towards this standard”

Employers choose to pay the real Living Wage on a voluntary basis. The Living Wage enjoys cross-party political support