social contract

Delivering meaningful social outcomes – pointers for “purpose-led” utilities

Coronavirus has prompted utilities' leaders to take a fresh look at what it means to deliver on their social contract - but what should meaningful approaches to delivering positive outcomes like social and economic mobility for communities look like? Senior industry representatives and other experts shared some key considerations with Utility Week.

10/12/2020

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Boosting social and economic mobility: utilities’ obligations and opportunities

A webinar to explore how the social and economic impacts of the pandemic are influencing responsible business actions and strategies in the utilities sector and beyond.

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One in 16 Pennon billpayers to become shareholders

Since offering its customers the opportunity to own a stake in the company, “tens of thousands” of householders have signed up for Pennon Group’s WaterShare+ scheme, the company's chief executive has told Utility Week.

20/10/2020

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Water firms failing to show link between bonus and performance

In an update on board leadership, transparency and governance principles, Ofwat said transparency had improved somewhat, but felt explanations on how payments matched delivery for customers were “difficult to understand”.

16/01/2020

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Bristol Water launches ‘industry-first’ social contract

Bristol Water has become the first water company to publish a social contract, through which it aims to help society resolve some of the big issues facing it.

17/01/2019

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