The many recent developments in the dairy sector towards greater circularity and sustainability also result in a more sustainable management of water and sanitation. Improvements in water use efficiency and recycling measures have clearly decreased the aquatic impact of dairy. The recent need for ESG and CSR reporting requires the industry to showcase its commitment to operating sustainable.

Waterleau can help dairy companies to further reduce their water and align with environmental regulations.

Improving Water Footprint:

• Water Efficiency Technologies: By recycling and reuse technologies, Waterleau helps dairy companies reduce their water footprint. This includes technologies that treat wastewater to a standard where it can be reused for various non-ingredient purposes within the production process, such as indirect contact (cleaning, heating and cooling) as well as direct food contact (push water).
• Advanced Treatment Solutions: Waterleau's solutions enable dairy facilities to achieve higher standards in water purification, ensuring that water discharge meets environmental regulations and reduces the impact on local water bodies. Read more on water recovery in dairy industry here

Reducing CO2 Footprint:

1. Energy-efficient Systems: Water treatment processes can be energy-intensive. Waterleau will assist in implementing more energy-efficient water treatment technologies that lower the carbon footprint associated with water heating, pumping, and treatment. Heat from the different water streams in the treatment process is recovered with the help of heat exchangers and heat pumps.
2. Carbon Recovery and Utilization: In some cases, treatment processes can be adapted to capture and reuse carbon emissions. For instance, carbon dioxide captured from biogas during wastewater treatment can be reused within the facility or converted into other useful products, contributing to a circular economy approach. Read more on energy recovery from wastewater here.

Sustainability Reporting:

1. Transparent Reporting: The Waterleau SmartLab® water management software suite assists dairy companies in setting up systems for continuous monitoring and reporting of water and carbon metrics. This helps companies maintain transparency in their sustainability reports, showing their progress towards environmental goals.
2. Enhanced CSR Profile: By effectively managing and reducing their environmental impact, dairy companies can strengthen their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) profiles. Implementing Waterleau’s treatment as well as digital water technologies allows companies in the dairy industry to showcase their commitment to sustainable practices, enhancing brand loyalty and consumer trust.

Regulatory Compliance and Marketing:

1. Meeting Regulatory Standards: By helping dairy companies comply with stringent environmental standards like those set by European Directive on Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), Waterleau ensures that companies can operate without the risk of penalties.
2. Marketing Advantage: Companies that actively demonstrate reductions in water and CO2 footprints can use these environmental credentials as a marketing tool. This will appeal to eco-conscious consumers and stakeholders, potentially opening up new markets and opportunities. Waterleau provides CO2 certificates of all treatment components.

Our expertise in improving the water and CO2 footprint management not only helps dairy companies in compliance and operational efficiency but also enhances their ability to report on sustainability, thus benefiting their public image and marketability. Through this holistic approach to environmental management Waterleau can be a valuable partner for companies looking to thrive under the evolving regulatory landscape and consumer expectations.