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PURELY SCOTTISH BOTTLERS – LIVING WAGE ACCREDITATION

Posted on 18th September 2020 by Phillipa ClowPosted in Case Studies, News, Sustainability, UncategorisedLeave a Comment on PURELY SCOTTISH BOTTLERS – LIVING WAGE ACCREDITATION

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

Purely Scottish Bottlers enhancing the Scottish environment

Posted on 8th July 2020 by Phillipa ClowPosted in Case Studies, Sustainability, UncategorisedLeave a Comment on Purely Scottish Bottlers enhancing the Scottish environment

WHA Member, Purely Scottish Bottlers are embracing the WHA 5 for 5 Sustainability Programme.  They have been chosen to participate in the 2020 Birds and Bees Biodiversity Project.  This project is funded by Scottish Natural Heritage in conjunction with SCOTFWAG (Scottish Farming and Wildlife Advisers Group).

Purely Scottish are active members of SOPA (Scottish Organic Producers Association) and manage   83 acres of Organic farmland in the Lammermuir Hills on the Scottish Borders. Within those 83 acres is Purely Scottish Bottlers Natural Mineral Water source.

Purely Scottish, working with their Organic farmer, will develop an upland wildflower habitat to increase the numbers of tree sparrow, barn owl and kestrel. Seed mix will be introduced to the area, encouraging flower growth and bird boxes and insect hibernation boxes will be sited. Purely Scottish will manage the project over the initial 3-year period and be involved in the Big Farmland Bird Count.

In 2019, Purely Scottish, working with a local beekeeper, also introduced beehives to their estate.

David Albers – UK Commercial Director – Purely Scottish commented “We are delighted to be involved in this project and this is further evidence of our environmental commitment to our local habitat. We look forward to monitoring the project over the next 3 years”

Water at Work Saves Energy

Posted on 23rd May 201810th January 2020 by Posted in Case Studies, SustainabilityLeave a Comment on Water at Work Saves Energy

Water at Work Ltd, a member of the BWCA, introduced an energy saving initiative to help reduce the carbon footprint of the business.

The use of insulation in the building and energy-saving light bulbs was introduced, not to save costs, but to make the company more environmentally-friendly and the changes have created a warmer working environment with no noticeable change to heating costs.

“We have the opportunity as Owners and Directors to either support our planet or ignore its cries for help,” says Tanya Cornford, the MD. “If we all, in every small way, try to operate in an environmentally positive manner then there will be exponential benefits.”

The company also continuously reviews driver routes and ensures economic deliveries by checking in advance with customers how much water they need. Carrying just the right load means there is no surplus fuel used in the carriage of unwanted product.

The team has also given much in in the way of personal energy to good causes. The company supports WaterAid and Lincolnshire Air Ambulance whilst Tanya, Ruth Egerton and Sue Hart from the team undertook The Moon Walk for Breast Cancer.

The company also supports local community projects by supplying water to events, such as the Bingham Health Campaign (pictured).

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