People often ask us, “What is a carbon footprint?” Simply put, it is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from an activity. Many activities, such as using electricity, driving, and preparing food, result in greenhouse gas emissions.

When measuring FIJI Water's carbon footprint, we counted emissions for everything it takes to get FIJI Water into our consumers' hands — starting at production of our raw materials and all the way through consumption — even when it is outside our control. This is the best possible reflection of our impact on climate change.

Had we only measured the steps we own, we would have included the bottling plant and company-owned transportation — nothing else. But while this would meet the minimum requirements for measuring a company's carbon footprint, it would not be a true measure of FIJI Water's impact. Although it is optional for companies to report emissions from steps outside their control, we consider it necessary so that you can understand the true environmental impact of the products you use.