Nestle Deploying Innovative Tech to Reduce Water Use in California

Nestlé plans to further reduce water consumption at its five water bottling plants and four facilities in California by deploying an innovative technology

Nestlé's head of operations José Lopez said: "Technology we have already deployed successfully elsewhere in the world to help address the challenges of water scarcity will improve our water use efficiency, relieving pressure on California's water resources."

Nestlé Waters' bottling plants in California are projected to save 55 million gallons of water a year, a reduction of nearly 8% compared to 2014 levels.

California is witnessing one of the worst droughts in recent times, with the governor imposing 25% reduction in urban water use across the state.

California uses nearly 50 billion cubic metres of water a year, out of which Nestlé's nine plants use less than 4 million cubic metres, said the company.

"Our water bottling operations in California have come under increased scrutiny in recent weeks.

"We are focused on how to adapt our bottling and our manufacturing operations, and our supply chain, to make them more resilient and more resistant to drought conditions. We will test innovative solutions, prove they are efficient and effective and will share what we learn with others," adds Lopez.

Work is also underway to implement the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) international standard in each of Nestlé's nine California factories, within two years that mandate management of water in an environmentally, socially, and economically beneficial way.

Source: DBR

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