Green bond use signals growing environmental focus, says Imperial report
The increasing visibility and use of green bonds is sending a strong signal that sustainable economic development is moving up the corporate agenda, according to a new report by Imperial College Business School and TheCityUK.
EC acts to strengthen EU financial sector role in fighting climate change
New proposals published by the European Commission this morning will require financial entities that manage investments on behalf of their clients or beneficiaries to inform them about how their activities are impacting the planet or their local environment, enabling investors to make more informed investment choices.
Moody's changes outlook to negative on ratings for 4 UK water companies
Moody's ratings agency has changed the outlook on the ratings of four UK-based regulated water companies and one high-yield holding company to negative.
Thames Tideway Tunnel - Bazalgette green bonds issue gets S&P top score
This month Bazalgette Finance plc has issued £175 million of index-linked green bonds – to design, build, commission, and maintain the Thames Tideway Tunnel (TTT) in London.
Ofwat: water companies must share more financial gains and open up on dividends and executive pay
Ofwat has today launched a consultation on new measures for the 2019 price review which will see customers share the financial gains made by water companies with high levels of debt.
PwC : investors put cybersecurity top of the business threat list
Cyber attacks are the now the biggest threat to business in the eyes of investors, mirroring growing global concern from business leaders, according to a new study by PwC.
Moody’s warns pressure from Ofwat could force water cos to seek fresh equity ahead of 2019
Moody’s ratings agency is warning in a report published today that pressure from Ofwat, including possible licence changes, could force highly leveraged companies to seek fresh equity ahead of what the ratings agency expects to be a tough price review in 2019.
Ofwat calls on water sector to make urgent changes to strengthen trust and confidence
Ofwat’s chairman, Jonson Cox, has today called on the water sector to “hit refresh and offer a renewed commitment to customers”.
Atkins talks direct procurement ahead of World Water-Tech Innovation Summit next week
Ahead of next week's World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London, Guy Ledger, Client Director at Atkins provides the inside track on direct procurement ahead of the session he will chair: Getting Deals Done with Innovative Procurement Models.
Canadian investment fund to increase stake in Thames Water to 32%
OMERS Infrastructure Management Inc. has today announced the purchase of an additional 4% interest in Kemble Water Holdings Ltd, the ultimate holding company of Thames Water Utilities Ltd.
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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
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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