Turning ESG Into Everyday Action - One Refill at a Time

ESG commitments have become central to how organisations communicate their values, from universities and NHS Trusts to private businesses and leisure providers. But the challenge remains the same everywhere:

How do you turn a strategic ESG plan into visible, everyday behaviour?

For many organisations, progress is often documented once a year, presented in a report, and then quietly forgotten by the people who use the space. Authentic ESG leadership happens when sustainability becomes part of daily routines, not an annual statement.

Why hydration is an overlooked ESG opportunity

Hydration isn’t usually the first thing people link to environmental or social value, but it has a bigger impact than most realise. When a site installs a good-quality refill station, you see a few things happen straight away:

• fewer plastic bottles are used

• people save money every day

• CO₂ emissions fall

• awareness of sustainable choices grows

And these changes aren’t theoretical; they’re visible in the data.

 They’re measurable, traceable and easy to communicate to students, staff, visitors or fans.

Every refill becomes a data point.

H₂Origin refill stations capture every interaction:

• Total refills

• Litres dispensed

• Bottles avoided

• Estimated financial savings

• CO₂ reduction

This turns hydration into a continuous source of impact data rather than an assumption or estimate.

Many partners choose to display this data on screens across their sites. The result?
People see the difference they’re making in real time. For students, patients or employees, this visibility reinforces behaviour far more effectively than posters or campaigns.

ESG leadership without the operational burden

All H₂Origin stations are supported by Hydraclean, providing:

• Full maintenance

• Hygiene management

• Compliance oversight

• Filter monitoring

• Remote fault alerts

This means organisations benefit from premium hydration and trusted data without adding to the workload of facilities, estates, or operations teams.

Small actions, significant impact

When refilling becomes the default choice, ESG stops being a static document and becomes part of how people use the space every day. One refill at a time, organisations can demonstrate leadership, reduce waste and create healthier, more sustainable environments.

A simple shift in behaviour can tell a powerful story

Your ESG achievements don’t belong in a document.