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Northumbrian drives carbon emissions down 90%
Northumbrian has hit a significant milestone on its net zero journey after driving down carbon emissions to 22,000 tonnes in 2021 from 303,000 tonnes in 2008. The company said its combination of converting sludge to gas, increasing solar generation and using all renewable power across its sites helped it cut 90% over the past 14 years
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Water sector makes strides on plastics commitment
Following the water sector’s commitment to prevent the equivalent of four billion plastic bottles ending up as waste by 2030, Utility Week speaks to Wessex chief executive, and co-champion of the target, Colin Skellett, to get an update on progress, including a new initiative from SES.
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SES embarks on ‘demand-led’ net-zero plan
SES has set out what it calls a demand-led approach to cutting 2,400 tonnes of carbon each year by 2030. This will include engagement with customers and stakeholders to reduce the amount of water that needs abstracting, treating and pumping as well as efforts to phase out fossil fuels in the coming decade.
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Thames sets sights on carbon negative future
Thames Water has set out plans to go beyond carbon net-zero goals with an ambition to enter carbon neutrality by 2040. The routemap highlights wastewater treatment as the area most in need of attention, but with opportunities included.
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Northumbrian sets out plans for national vulnerability hub
Northumbrian Water, one of the champions of the water sector's commitment to eradicate water poverty, is working to create a national vulnerability hub. Customer director Claire Sharp talks to Utility Week about the project and the company's work to support more customers
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South West and Welsh Water join UN-backed net zero pledge
Water UK's chief executive has urged utility companies to sign up to the UN-backed Race to Zero on the first anniversary of its launch. South West and Welsh Water now join United Utilities, Anglian and Severn Trent in the decarbonisation pledge.
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SES switches company cars to EVs
SES Water has taken further steps to minimise carbon emissions from its vehicle fleet by providing only electric or plug-in hybrid employee cars.
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Study suggests £720m cost to plug water poverty gap
The cost to plug the "water poverty gap" could be up to £720 million, according to a report commissioned by Water UK. It shows the number of people living in water poverty in England and Wales is greater than previously calculated as of 2019/20, with more than 4 million households struggling to pay their bills.
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SVT sets out emissions reduction targets
Severn Trent has set its reduction targets for direct, indirect and supply chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 in line with guidelines from the Science Based Targets Initiative
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Yorkshire trials polymer to extend asset life
Yorkshire is embarking on a trial with advanced materials manufacturer Haydale to upgrade its asset base using a ceramic polymer that will reduce its carbon emissions from capital investment projects by 23 per cent during AMP7.
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Christine McGourty: Time for action not delegation
The climate crisis is the biggest challenge we are facing and we cannot expect politicians to sort it out: we all have a part to play, writes Christine McGourty, chief executive of Water UK
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