Urban Spring | B Corp

✈️ With the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations, many of us will be traveling abroad with family and friends. Here are some ideas and inspiration from the Urban Spring team on how to travel more sustainably. Do you have more eco-friendly tips that we've missed? Comment below! ⬇️

‼️ We've hit an incredible milestone: 20 MILLION plastic bottles avoided. As we bid farewell to 2024, we want to say a big THANK YOU to all of our supporters, clients, suppliers and partners in helping us to: 💧 Deploy 700+ dispensers in schools, malls, hotels and public spaces 🌎 Reduce 32,590 tonnes of CO2 from being released 🎉 Serve 20k+ Event Attendees We're especially proud to have renewed our B Lab HK & Macau B Corp certification this year and excited to continue to work with like-minded companies in the region towards a better future. 🌱 At Urban Spring, sustainability isn't just a goal—it's our commitment to creating a positive impact on the planet and the communities we serve. Thank you for being a part of this journey towards a more sustainable future! #Sustainability #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenInitiatives #UrbanSpring #WaterRefill #ZeroWaste #SustainableLiving #Bcorp #Blab #EveryRefillCounts

Wow! We're still buzzing from the amazing TEDxTinHau Women In Motion event at West Kowloon Cultural District Authority's iconic Xiqu Centre. So proud to hydrate 1000+ changemakers who are committed to keeping ideas in motion, to better the future and themselves. Inspired by the speakers and selfless organising committee who shared their time and experiences to share these insights and make these connections! #saynotosingleuseplastic #stayhydrated #futureforward #ideasinmotion #tedxtinhauwomen #tedx #bcorp

🤩 Last month, our CEO Ronald Li attended the Unreasonable Impact World Forum 2024 and fellows' retreat in Newbury, UK. We are honoured to be the only venture headquartered in Hong Kong invited. 🌏 Unreasonable Impact World Forum is an annual gathering of growth-stage ventures tackling social and environmental challenges. Convened by Unreasonable Group and Barclays, this year 22 scales-ups solving the world's most pressing challenges profitably around energy, education, water, healthcare etc. were connected with mentors and investors. 💧 Urban Spring is proud to be part of the 398-strong Unreasonable Venture global network. This invite-only community has collectively generated US$13bn revenue and mitigated 114m metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions to date. 💪 Since 2015, we have been committed to redefine the water refill experience by offering well designed and well maintained water stations to enable single-use plastic avoidance. Now with an 700+ IoT network of smart water station under management, we continue envisioning a world where single-use plastic is not the norm and water stations are standard building provisions! #unreasonableventures #impactbusiness #changemakers #water #IoT

👷🏻♀️ A behind-the-scenes glimpse of a pre-renovation space. Water installation can be complex. So we don't just show up on the last day of a fit-out, and hope everything works (it won't!) 🫠 🛠️ The Urban Spring team goes above and beyond to work closely with the whole team of contractors, designers, and managers to ensure a seamless transition from concept to completion for the best outcomes. It's not glamourous, but it works! Contact us for more info. #Servicestandards #Efficiency #B2B #fitout #interiordesign #boutiqueconsulting #servicemindset #greenbuildings #esg #buildingmanagement

We were incredibly lucky to have been invited to the Plastic Odyssey research vessel docked in Hong Kong to learn more about the incredible work they are doing in driving awareness for plastic reduction and recycling. 💧 We were especially excited to see that for their 3-year voyage, they've been purifying and filtering their own drinking water, thus saving countless single-use plastic bottles from landfill. Thanks to L’OCCITANE Group for the invitation and our fellow B Lab B Corps in Hong Kong for doing their part! #ESG #PlasticReduction #plasticrecycling #recycling #notosingleuseplastic #sustainability #Bcorp

Imagine a world where individuals who actively pursue sustainable habits are recognized and rewarded for their environmentally conscious actions! ✨ We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Zero2 Negawatt Utility Ltd. as our ESG platform collaborator. Zero2 boasts an impressive track record of incentivising public carbon reduction efforts. 💪🏻 Together we empower our customers, and clients to attract eco-friendly users to locations with Well井 water stations, and solidify a venue's commitment to sustainability. The data and insights we collect from these initiatives are invaluable for property managers working towards meaningful ESG results. Learn more - link in comments Big thanks for making this happen Arthur Lam Ronald Li MRICS FRSA Manfred Tong Helen Clara Chan Tim Mak Jessica Cheung

What a privilege to be able to serve fresh filtered water at the The American Institute of Architects (AIA)'s International Conference 2024 at Zaha Hadid Architects's brand new The Henderson building! Like the venue, the institute and the delegates, we believe in blending functionality with aesthetics. Being part of such a design-forward event reinforces our dedication to enhancing spaces and helping designers, developers and managers prioritise both sustainability and style. Let's make a sustainable impact, one refill at a time! Big thanks to Revive Tech Asia for their commitment to reducing waste in events 💚 #Refill #PlasticFree #SustainabilityinMICE #filteredwater

Urban Spring Achieves B Corp Recertification: A Testament to Commitment and Excellence This month, Urban Spring proudly announced the successful recertification of its #Bcorporation status by B Lab, reaffirming its commitment to social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. This milestone not only reflects our dedication to sustainable business practices but also highlights the hard work and determination of our entire team. Commitment to Sustainability At Urban Spring, we believe that business can be a force for good. Our mission is to provide sustainable drinking water solutions that promote cleaner, healthier urban environments. Through our products and initiatives, we aim to reduce waste and reliance on single-use plastics while enhancing community well-being. Achieving B Corp recertification is a testament to our ongoing efforts to create positive change. It validates our strategies and reinforces our resolve to operate with integrity and purpose. The Rigorous B Corp Process The B Corp certification process is known for its thoroughness and demands a high standard of excellence across various criteria. Companies seeking this certification must demonstrate their commitment to meeting rigorous social and environmental performance benchmarks. For Urban Spring, the journey to recertification was not an easy one. It involved extensive evaluations of our practices, policies, and impact across multiple areas, including employee welfare, community engagement, environmental sustainability, and governance. Our team undertook a comprehensive review of our operations, implementing necessary improvements and innovations to align with the B Corp standards. A Collective Effort The recertification process was a collective effort that involved every member of our team and the support of the B Lab HK & Macau. Our team embraced the challenge, investing time and resources to refine our practices and enhance our impact. The journey was a learning experience, allowing us to identify areas for improvement and innovate our processes further. We are grateful for the dedication and passion shown by our staff, which made this achievement possible. Areas for Improvement Despite scoring higher than our initial certification, Urban Spring recognizes that there are still numerous areas for improvement. It highlighted areas where we can enhance our performance, we are actively exploring new strategies to deepen our relationships with local communities and ensure our initiatives have a measurable effect on their well-being. Looking Ahead As we celebrate this significant milestone, Urban Spring remains committed to continuous improvement. We recognize that the journey doesn’t end with recertification but marks the beginning of a new chapter in our pursuit of excellence. Our recertification as a B Corp is not just a badge of honor; it is a commitment to our values and the communities we serve. #Bcorp #BLab #sustainability #forceforgood

💧Wello! Say hello to a new-and-improved Well井 unit at VESSEL | HKALPS at the Kwun Tong Promenade. This revamped outdoor unit in East Kowloon provides free hydration for runners, skaters, buskers, and chill seekers along the waterfront. Stay hydrated while exploring this urban oasis at the waterfront! #EastKowloon #WaterRefills #WellSpring #RefillToReduce #SustainableLiving #DrinkWell #StayHydrated #ReducePlastic #Saynotoplastic