Huge financial opportunity revealed from tackling global water crisis - global brands report water-related opportunities worth at least US$436 bn
A new report shows how global companies are taking action to stem the global water crisis and stand ready to reap major financial rewards as a result.
Anglian Water makes CDP 2020 ‘A List’ of environmental leaders
Over 300 companies including Anglian Water (the only UK water company to make the A list), AstraZeneca, Danone, Firmenich, HP Inc, KAO Corporation, Klabin S/A, Mars, Symrise AG and Mitsubishi Electric have today been named on this year’s A List by environmental non-profit CDP. This is a major increase on last year, despite the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19.
PwC: bringing climate-related reporting in from the cold
In an Expert Focus comment on Waterbriefing, Jon Williams, PwC partner and a member of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures outlines why the recommendations in the TCFD’s final Report have the potential to improve decision-making by investors, lenders and insurers in respect of climate change impacts on companies.
Kier named in FTSE 350 climate disclosure leadership index
Kier has been identified as a UK leader for the quality of climate change related information that it has disclosed to investors and the global marketplace through CDP, the international not-for-profit that drives sustainable economies.
Water risk tool identifies world’s most water-stressed rivers
New analysis using the World Resources Institute’s water risk tool has identified eighteen of the world’s most water-stressed rivers.
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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. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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