Proud of Michigan Roots
Whether it’s showing up for Michigan communities, helping protect water resources of our great state, or contributing to the local and statewide economy — BlueTriton Brands (BlueTriton), the Ice Mountain® Natural Spring Water manufacturer, is committed to Michigan.
The vast majority of Ice Mountain® comes from springs in Michigan. Responsible spring water sourcing, conservation and natural resource stewardship are keys to our environmental and economic sustainability. The Ice Mountain brand is proud to be part of Michigan’s food and beverage industry, a significant job provider and a significant contributor to the local and state economy.
The Ice Mountain® facility located in Stanwood, MI, employs nearly 300 Michigan residents with jobs that range from manufacturer to forklift driver, hydrogeologist to logistics planners, while others are highly specialized mechanics and programmers. The facility also houses a state-certified lab made up of microbiologists and chemists.
Since opening its doors in 2002, the Ice Mountain® brand has been committed to sustainably managing its spring water sources, advancing watershed conservation, supporting community efforts and volunteering alongside its local communities.
More Than Filling Bottles
BlueTriton is committed to being a good neighbor in over 120 local communities in North America. BlueTriton is an independent company focused on water; pure and simple. The company was born out of a desire to build a better water company. From volunteering in their local communities, water education, disaster relief, sustainability efforts, and more — BlueTriton is dedicated to more than just filling bottles.
BlueTriton Brands offers a portfolio of regional spring water brands, and a leading national beverage delivery brand, called ReadyRefresh, bringing decades of experience to the work the company does stewarding water for future generations.
Building a Better Water Community
BlueTriton believes sustainability is essential to its success. By building a better water company through water stewardship efforts, circular packaging and climate action — it is working to ensure watershed resiliency and access to healthy hydration for today and future generations. Learn more at bluetriton.com/sustainability.
Some Sustainability Goals
- Water stewardship: By 2030, aim to replenish 100% of water used or displaced by sites in priority regions facing shared water challenges.
- Circular packaging: By 2030, aim for 100% of beverage packaging to be recyclable, reusable and/or compostable and be made from an average of 50% recycled or renewable material.
- Climate action: By 2030, aim for 100% of purchased electricity to come from renewable sources. By 2030, aim to reduce our absolute operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 42% vs. 2022 and reduce absolute transport emissions (Scope 3) by 25% vs. 2022.
The Reading Room
With a commitment to transparency beyond compliance, BlueTriton launched a Reading Room to help people learn more about its policies and practices related to water quality, water stewardship and sustainability. The Reading Room is designed to provide easy access to information and resources — like water permits, water monitoring reports, third-party certifications, and more.
Advancing Business Sustainability in the Great Lakes Region
In March of 2024, BlueTriton and other founding partners announced the creation of the Great Lakes Water Innovation and Stewardship Exchange, or Great Lakes WISE. The group is dedicated to identifying best practices and solutions to the enterprise water risks faced by businesses, universities, utilities, and other stakeholders on both sides of the national border. It is also bringing these interests together to help address the watershed protection challenges in a region increasingly impacted by a rapidly changing climate, development and the loss of nature.
Partners and collaborators of Great Lakes WISE share a vision that the region continues to thrive with clean, resilient and plentiful fresh water. Additionally, fresh water is used responsibly with forward-looking management that strengthens the region’s economy, supports sustainable business and ensures the Great Lakes and their watersheds are protected.
BlueTriton Brands is proud to be a founding member of Great Lakes WISE. Every day we are working to protect drinking water to help make sure it’s safe and available through water stewardship, monitoring and investing in water infrastructure. As a member, we are excited to build upon our long legacy of partnering with local communities who share our passion for water and stewardship".
Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Earning the Gold Certification by Wildlife Habitat Council, BlueTriton and Ice Mountain® Natural Spring Water’s project in the Twin Creek Nature Area in Evart, MI demonstrates the role that land stewardship plays in preserving, restoring, and protecting water quality and promoting watershed health. In fact, the Twin Creek Nature Area not only earned Gold Certification, the project was honored in June 2024 with the WHC’s Green Infrastructure of the Year Award.
BlueTriton Brands’ Natural Resource Manager for the Midwest, Arlene Vincent-Anderson, accepts Wildlife Habitat Council’s 2024 Green Infrastructure Project Award at Conservation Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana for the company’s Twin Creek Nature Area in Evart, MI. The project also earned WHC’s Gold Certification this year, moving up from Silver Certification in 2022.
Committed to Watershed Stewardship
The Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund was established at Michigan’s Fremont Area Community Foundation in 2002 to help sustain the waters and natural resources of the Muskegon River and its watershed. Over $850,000 has been awarded to 25 organizations to help fund nearly 50 watershed improvement projects since the Fund’s inception. Each year, grant applications are accepted through Fremont Area Community Foundation from June 1–July 15, with awards announced in late fall and funds distributed early in the new year. Information on the IMESF can be found by visiting Fremont Area Community Foundation – Grants (facommunityfoundation.org).