Wetherspoon's water savings

Tracking technology delivers swift water reduction and supports Net Zero goals across 800 sites.

J D Wetherspoon, has started a fresh programme to drive forward progress on its business commitments, including its goal to reach Net Zero in the UK and Ireland by 2050 (or sooner, if possible).

This large-scale initiative sees advanced water use analysis across its multi-site UK locations.

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"The results of the additional water tracking technology, installed through Water Plus on water meters, have been insightful so far and have already allowed us to identify water saving opportunities in some of our pubs."

Mark Miller, Senior Manager Facilities and Pub Services at J D Wetherspoon

The Challenge

J D Wetherspoon sought to gain a fuller understanding around water use across its vast portfolio of locations to meet its commitment to reducing unnecessary water usage and operating ethically and sustainably.

Before the programme, effectively monitoring the portfolio was a challenge. Site-specific data around water use needed to be improved, including the need for better location data J D Wetherspoon has for water meters, so the portfolio is easier to monitor.

The Solution

J D Wetherspoon launched a large-scale water management programme with Water Plus, encompassing site visits at 800 locations and additional data analysis.

Key elements of the programme implemented in 2025 include:

Water Efficiency Audits: More than 140 water efficiency audits have been delivered at sites in England and Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland. A further 33 sites, including pubs and hotels, will also be visited during 2025.
Tracking Technology: Additional water tracking technology (data loggers) has been installed at more than 70 locations, feeding daily information into an online portal provided by Water Plus.
Water Saving Devices: More than 180 water efficiency devices have been installed at locations in Scotland, with an English site also receiving flush saving devices.
Expert Knowledge Share: The Key Account Manager from Water Plus completed 20 site visits in 2025, sharing knowledge and building awareness amongst J D Wetherspoon managers.

The team working helping J D Wetherspoon tap into savings: Left to right is Rich Cain, Advanced Services Operations Manager at Water Plus in England, Claire Donnelly, Assistant Project Manager in Water Plus Advanced Services and Key Account Manager Frazer Guderre.

The Results

The joint water audit and water management programme is delivering significant insights and savings for J D Wetherspoon.

Mark Miller, Senior Manager Facilities and Pub Services at J D Wetherspoon, noted that the initiative is "really helping further our understanding around water use, giving us a fuller picture."

Rapid Water Reduction

The introduction of the additional technology has already alerted J D Wetherspoon to water use increases, allowing their team to quickly take action and reduce use at one site in Scotland by 820 litres an hour.

Leak Detection and Repair

During site visits in March and May 2025, the programme successfully identified and fixed water loss issues, including a loose connection on a pipe and a hot and cold water leak.

Sustainability Progress

As there are carbon emissions linked to all water used by businesses, the decreases in water use achieved by the programme directly contribute to a reduction in carbon emissions, supporting J D Wetherspoon's ethical and sustainable operation and its Net Zero commitments.

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