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Sustainability in the water industryWater UK briefing & water company CSR reports

Water UK's long-term vision is for a sustainable water industry. This will be achieved through efficient provision of water and wastewater services and a commitment to:

 •  Protect and promote public health
 •  Provide a high quality, reliable and value-for-money service
 •  Respond to climate change
 •  Reduce impacts on the environment
 •  Earn the trust of the community

Water companies have set out their approaches to sustainability in Strategic Direction Statements.

Water UK reports annually on progress and recently set out the challenges all those in the sector need to work together to address in its State of the Water Sector Report (pdf).

Sustainable Water: State of the Sector Report is the first report of its kind. It addresses the question: is the sector becoming more sustainable? There is, of course, no simple answer, but in examining this question, the report identifies what has been driving success over the past five years.

It also identifies barriers or challenges that will help water companies, policy makers and others set priorities for the future.

The reports demonstrate the industry’s commitment to continued high-quality provision of its essential services in a sustainable way, recognising and addressing the important role the industry has in areas related to the environment, communities and society in general.

Sustainability in hard times (Water UK comment)
Tough realities could make 2009 the year to learn the true meaning of sustainability.

Corporate social responsibility

Companies contribute to sustainable development by managing their operations responsibly, taking account of social and environmental issues, as detailed in their corporate social responsibility (CSR) report.

View CSR reports from Water UK members via links below

Anglian Water Cambridge Water
Mid Kent Water
(South East Water)
Northumbrian Water
Portsmouth Water Severn Trent
South East Water South West Water
Southern Water Thames Water
United Utilities Veolia Water Southeast
(Folkestone and Dover Water)
Veolia Water East
(Tendring Hundred Water)
Veolia Water Three Valleys
(Three Valleys Water)
Wessex Water Yorkshire Water

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Water companies Map and contact details for UK water companies Waterfacts The UK water industry Waterwise Reducing water wastage Links Water industry and related organisations Jargon buster A to Z of water terms


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