United Utilities' Supply Chain team regularly collaborate with supplier groups, social enterprises, best practice organisations and others. We do this to improve what we do, what we buy and how we do it.*
Achilles is an online database of registered vendors used for pre-qualifying suppliers and for improving supplier performance. In most cases, to be considered as a supplier to United Utilities, you must register with Achilles.
British Water is the trade association for the water industry supply chain, representing the industry collectively to government, regulators, other institutions, customers and the media.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is the professional body for our Supply Chain staff. Most of our buyers are CIPS qualified through examination or work experience.
Sustainable Supply Chain
We want to help the UK government achieve carbon reduction and sustainability targets. United Utilities is using the Flexible Framework to help achieve this and improve the sustainability of our supply chain.
To be more effective, we have teamed with a number of organisations:-
Action Sustainability are our independent assessors on sustainable supply chain.
Business in the Community mobiles business for good. United Utilities is a proud collaborator with BiTC who recognise the UK's leading responsible companies. Their Mayday network is a valuable source of inspiration and information for suppliers; you can get support on simple and effective ways to take action on climate change.
Certified Emissions Measurement And Reduction Scheme (CEMARS)
United Utilities is the Chair of a multi-utility group looking to help suppliers measure and manage their own carbon footprint. We encourage all suppliers to make climate change a high priority and look at their own internal processes and consumption to make a difference.
Enhanced Capital Allowances - United Utilities wants to buy carbon, energy and water efficient products. Suppliers registering their products on this website have a chance to prove that their products meet these criteria. United Utilities regularly purchases equipment listed on this website.
Envirolink North West help us to make what we buy more sustainable.
Small Business Journey helps Small to Medium Enterprises to behave responsibly.
WRAP helps individuals, businesses and local authorities to reduce waste and recycle more, making better use of resources and helping to tackle climate change.
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