At Watershed Group, sustainability is a core principle guiding everything we do. From reducing environmental impact to supporting communities, we embed responsible practices across our operations to deliver exceptional service while protecting the planet.
To lead the packaging industry in sustainability by embedding responsible practices into every process, protecting people and communities, and delivering innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact.
Our vision is to create a future where packaging is fully circular, carbon-neutral, and sourced responsibly—setting new standards for environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
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Our sustainability strategy is built on three pillars:
Climate Action – Achieve science-based carbon reduction targets through renewable energy, decarbonisation technologies, and supplier collaboration.
Circularity & Product Innovation – Enhance product sustainability by increasing recycled content, reducing material weight, and embedding recyclability across all product lines.
Global Standards & Transparency – Align with UN SDGs, maintain ISO and BRCGS certifications, and report progress through recognised frameworks like EcoVadis.
To ensure transparency and accountability, our efforts are aligned with globally recognised standards.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Watershed has adopted the 17 UN SDGs as a benchmark for performance and improvement, focusing on those most relevant to our operations.
International Labour Organisation (ILO) Standards
We uphold the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work across our supply chain.
ISO 9001:2015 Certification for quality management systems.
BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety (AA rating in 2023, A+ in 2024).
HACCP accreditation for food safety.
EcoVadis Bronze (NOV 25)
PS 9000:2016 | Pharmaceutical Packaging Materials
Collaboration is central to our sustainability strategy. We work with trusted partners who share our commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation:
Our largest material supplier and a key partner in circularity initiatives. Together, we: Collect and recycle liner from customer sites. Source responsibly under Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification. Reduce material weight and embed recyclability into all products. Increase recycled content from post-consumer and post-industrial waste.
Our partner in ESG analysis and carbon footprint assessments. Climeaction helps us: Identify energy efficiency and decarbonisation opportunities. Develop and implement a corporate responsibility action plan. Track progress on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reduction.
This achievement is a direct result of our team’s dedication, the collaboration of our partners and suppliers and our shared commitment to responsible business practices.
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