As stewards of natural resources, we have a responsibility to protect and enhance the environment in which we operate. This is core business for us and as well as striving to reduce our operational impact on the community and natural environment, responding to climate change is one of our main priorities.
We are tackling new challenges in waste management, making our workplaces more energy efficient and raising awareness both internally and with our customers about water and energy use relating to carbon emissions. More recently our investment in renewable energy generation from combined heat and power (CHP) engines is helping to reduce harmful emissions and stem climate change.
We often work in partnership with organisations to achieve environmental goals and share knowledge and experience. Our investment in wastewater treatment contributes to cleaner rivers and coastlines. Importantly, our work on biodiversity is helping support rare species and protect habitats. Our sustainable catchment management programme (SCaMP) ensures our catchments and their wildlife are well managed, protecting water supply.
For more information select the links on the left, or visit our corporate responsibility report.