South East Water to issue bonds and loans via new Sustainability Finance Framework
South East Water has published its Sustainability Finance Framework, under which the company can issue Sustainability Bonds and Sustainability Loans.
Two-thirds of major UK companies to incorporate climate change risks and opportunities in 2019 annual reporting
Two-thirds (67%) of UK corporates will be disclosing climate-related risks and opportunities in their 2019 annual reporting, according to new figures released by the Carbon Trust.
Financial water risk will affect $145 trillion in global assets under management by 2025
The world’s first benchmark index to price financial water risk to equities has been launched on Bloomberg. According to the collaborators who will develop the Index, financial water risk will affect $145 trillion in global assets under management by 2025.
S & P warns regulatory reset, Brexit and other political risks could weigh on UK utility ratings
S&P Global Ratings are warning that regulatory reset, Brexit and other political risks could weigh on UK utility ratings – and a scenario in which the U.K. leaves the EU without a deal could lead to a prolonged period of market volatility, with reduced market liquidity and increasing regional risk.
Moody's warns outlook for UK water sector remains negative
Moody's Investors Service is warning that the outlook for regulated water and wastewater utilities in the UK for the coming 12 to 18 months remains negative in its annual outlook on the sector.
ICE launches State of the Nation 2018 report on infrastructure investment
A range of future finance options, should be considered by the government and industry to ensure a strong future for the sector, according to a new report from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Nearly 90% of public pension savings exposed to global warming despite UN warning
The Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) has revealed that only 13% of savings collectively managed by the world’s 100 largest public pension funds have undergone formal assessment for exposure to climate-related risks, leaving $9.8 trillion (£7.5 trillion) unprotected from the economic shocks of global warming.
Climate change and water risk management central to FT Water Summit 2018
Clare Dixon, Associate Reporter with Waterbriefing, takes an in-depth look at the issues explored at the second FT water summit ‘Unleashing Returns from Water Investments’ organised by the Financial Times newspaper in association with WWF which took place in London this week.
Major international investor in Anglian Water considering political risk insurance
A report in yesterday’s Sunday Times newspaper says that a major overseas investor in UK infrastructure with a 20% stake in Anglian Water is considering taking out political risk insurance in the event of the Labour party winning the next election.
Moody's: Covenanted financing structures help mitigate growing financial risk for UK water utilities
Ratings agency Moody's has published two new reports discussing how covenanted financing structures are helping to mitigate growing business and financial risks for UK regulated utilities.
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Future Water Networks November 2026 kicks off with AMP8 Year in Water review
The Future Water Association’s annual Networks November event kicked off last week with a Year in Water Review – a recap on the past year and what it means for the sector going forward. -
South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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