Water is one of the critical factors of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance). Fresh and clean water is increasingly endangered despite being considered a plentiful renewable resource mainly due to population growth and economic activity leading to an increase in water demands and pollution.
According to United Nations, if current consumption and production patterns do not change, there will be a 40% shortfall in water supply by 2030. Companies are expected to face increased scrutiny such as limits on water withdrawal and tight regulations over their water use as global water resources face increased stress.
Groundwater is withdrawn by industries such as manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, energy and utilities, and construction. Apparel and food & beverage industries are highly dependent on groundwater through supply chains. According to Aquastat, 19% of global freshwater withdrawals come from industry and energy.
In terms of water withdrawal, the beverage and bottled mineral water sectors need to be careful because groundwater is a raw material for them. Globally, food and beverage companies face disputes with local communities over the amount of groundwater that can be withdrawn without depleting local resources.
The Kraft Heinz Co (Kraft Heinz) is a manufacturer and marketer of food and beverage products. The company’s product portfolio includes cheese and other dairy products, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, refrigerated meals, condiments and sauces, beans and pasta meals, snack nuts, dressings, frozen food, soups, infant nutrition, and other food and grocery items. It has an operational presence in the US, Canada, the UK, and other regions. Kraft Heinz is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the US.
In 2020, Kraft Heinz withdrew 41,253 thousand cubic meters of water, a decrease of 0.8% over 2019. Water withdrawals at water stressed sites was 12,329 thousand cubic meters, decreased by 4.8% over 2019.
Kraft Heinz has set a target to reduce water use intensity by 20% in high-risk watershed areas by 2025 and reduce water use intensity by 15% across our manufacturing facilities by 2025.
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