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Extraordinary growth in global green bonds market - UK and France are biggest issuers in EU
A new study released by the European Commission today shows that green bonds have enjoyed extraordinary growth, since they were first issued in 2007, with the UK and France the biggest issuers in Europe.
Yorkshire Water: capital expenditure up 78% at £175.5m in six months to September
Capital expenditure at Yorkshire Water increased by 78.2% in the six month period to 30 September 2016, rising to £175.5m compared to £98.5m for the same period last year, according to its interim results for the six months ended 30th September 2016.
Europe: new report says water quality improves but challenges remain
The quality of drinking water and bathing water, and the effectiveness of waste water treatment across the European Union continues to improve - but challenges remain, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today.
Sutton & East Surrey to address “disappointing performance on Service Incentive Mechanism”
Sutton & East Surrey Water is addressing its “disappointing performance on the Service Incentive Mechanism” which remains "our biggest single challenge", according to a statement by Chairman Jeremy Pelczer released on the company's progress to accompany the publication of its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
Ofwat: concerns over Yorkshire Water and Southern Water information quality
Ofwat has today published its rating of the quality of information and assurance water companies provide customers about their performance – the regulator has expressed concerns over how Yorkshire Water and Southern Water assure their data.
Retail market: water companies to fund national awareness campaign
The water companies have agreed to fund a national campaign to raise awareness in the non-household sector ahead of the market opening to competition in April 2017, according to the latest update from Ofwat.
Horizon 2020: apply for €400m in European funds for business innovation
The European Commission's funding programme is to invest more than €400 million across 14 new Horizon 2020 initiatives launched this month, including calls for demonstrating innovative nature-based solutions in cities and €223 million for multiple projects around climate services.
Ofwat consults on outcomes water companies deliver for 2019 Price Review
Ofwat has launched a new consultation seeking views on how to encourage water companies to deliver more of the outcomes customers want.
Profits fall at Portsmouth Water
Profits have fallen at Portsmouth Water, according to its latest set of Unaudited Interim Accounts for the six months ended 30 September 2016.
English retail market:Verastar targets business customers with kinex water
Verastar, which currently provides essential business services to micro SMEs, providing telecoms, utilities and financial services to over 140,000 businesses across the UK is getting ready for further business expansion and provide water services when the English retail market opens in April 2017.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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