A Pembrokeshire bottled spring water producer has been honoured for its environmentally-friendly business practices at the Wales Sustainability Business Awards.
Princes Gate Spring Water Ltd received the Welsh Assembly Government-sponsored award for Protection of Natural Resources, for their efforts in bio-diversification, energy reduction and ecological management of materials utilised during the manufacturing process.
The Wales Sustainability Business Awards were established 10 years ago and are a celebration of environmentally aware businesses in Wales.
Princes Gate Spring Water grew out of a farm diversification in the 1990s by brothers Glyn and David Jones, and the Narberth based family-run business has long embraced environmentally sound manufacturing processes.
In addition to having one of the lightest UK bottles on the market, the business employs on-site recycling measures and bio-diversity plans in conjunction with Welsh agri-environment scheme, Tir Gofal.
While growing at almost three times the rate of the bottled water market, Princes Gate Spring Water shows no sign of slowing down.
Exhibiting at food and drink events such as The Restaurant Show under the Welsh Assembly Government’s True Taste banner has helped the company to gain recognition and new business across the UK.
The company also helps raise awareness of environmental issues in the local community, such as involving local schools in its tree planting initiative.
“The business is so committed to the environment that this has framed the strategic thinking behind the recent re-launch of the brand,” said Nicola Merriman, the company’s Marketing Manager.
Indeed Princes Gate’s new brand identity is based on the land from which the water is extracted and the company’s commitment to having as little impact as possible on the countryside and climate. This ethos is encapsulated with the slogan: Princes Gate Spring Water. “Delivered by Clouds. Filtered by Rock. Bottled by Us.”
Said Managing Director David Jones:
“It was such a fantastic win for everyone involved - a wonderful accolade to reaffirm the importance of what we are trying to achieve. We are by no means perfect, but we’re trying and continual improvement is the name of the game.
“My heartfelt thanks to all of the team involved in Princes Gate Spring Water, and to staff at Arena Network for their valued support.”
Princes Gate Spring Water has also been short-listed as a finalist in the Pembrokeshire Business Awards within the SME category.
The Wales Sustainability Business Awards were held on the Thursday 18 October at the Mercure Holland House Hotel in Cardiff.
MORE DETAILS:
Nicola Merriman, Princes Gate Marketing Manager (01834) 831225 or Nicola@princesgatespringwater.com
Or Leigh Roberts (01656) 788336 / (07739) 511466
Email: leigh@colemanroberts.co.uk
