22/12/06
Water UK today launches Towards Sustainability 2005-2006 its report on water companies’ progress in areas that define their stewardship of social, environmental and economic capital.
Highlights
• Use of renewable energy up to 14% from 8% (3% in general economy)
• Overall energy use down from 8,110 GWh to 7,703 GWh.
• Land area assessed for biodiversity up to 70% from 50%.
The report sets out how the industry is developing in key areas such as governance, strategic planning and management, the environment, society, and assets and finance.
Pamela Taylor, Chief Executive said:
"This report provides key facts about the industry which will help us with planning for the future. It highlights areas of improvement and shows where more work needs to be done.
"This year has been a difficult one with parts of South East England experiencing one of the worst droughts of this century. But thanks to good planning by companies and the help of customers, overall water consumption this year has fallen."
Towards Sustainability 2005-06 Highlights(12 pages)
Towards Sustainability 2005-06 Full report (40 pages)
Ends
Bruce Horton, Policy Development Adviser, 020 7344 1817
Sarah Wilson, Communication Adviser, 020 7344 1809, mob 07920 509 784
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