United Utilities highly ranked in global responsible business index
United Utilities has been ranked as one of the 100 most sustainable businesses in the world in the Corporate Knights Global 100 index.
Capital idea: Atkins explores why the water industry needs a multi-capital approach
In the runup to the 2024 Price Review which will set the scene for the AMP8 2025-30 investment programme, Charlotte Sugden, Principal Environmental Economist, Atkins and Jonathan Nichols, Associate for Natural Capital, Atkins explore why the water sector needs to consider taking a multi capitals approach to ensure a sustainable and secure future for the industry.
Northumbrian Water Group makes global “Most Ethical” list for the 12th time
Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) has been named the world's ‘most ethical' water company for the twelfth time - one of only two UK companies, and the only water and sewerage company in the world to be named in this year's World's Most Ethical Company® list.
Tideway to review potential carbon savings if supersewer was commissioned today
Tideway, the company responsible for the design, finance, construction and commissioning of the Thames Tideway Tunnel in London, is undertaking a review to determine where carbon savings could be made if the project was commissioned today.
Competition & Markets Authority launches new inquiry into environmental claims in fashion retail sector
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of environmental claims in the fashion retail sector, following the publication in September 2021 of its guidance on making environmental claims on goods and services.
Thames Water publishes fourth annual ESG Statement 2021
Thames Water has published its fourth Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Statement.
Facebook announces new goal of becoming ‘water positive’ by 2030
Facebook has announced a new goal of becoming ‘water positive’ by 2030 – the tech giant is aiming to return more water to the environment than it consumes for its global operations.
Ofwat proposes principles to increase public value in the water sector
Water industry regulator Ofwat is calling on the water companies to seek additional social and environmental value through the delivery of their services.
South East Water embeds responsible business purpose into its Articles of Association
The board of South East Water, in conjunction with its shareholders, has protected its commitment to building a long-term responsible business by becoming one of the first water companies to embed its purpose into its Articles of Association.
Ofwat launches consultation about public value in the water sector
Water sector regulator Ofwat has launched a new consultation about public value in the water sector with the publication of a wide-ranging discussion paper and a separate independently commissioned report.
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Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner. -
Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets.
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