Pennon Group Plc

Corporate Responsibility

Social and Environmental Policy

We operate environmentally sensitive and sustainable businesses.

Our objectives demonstrate that we are committed to exemplary engagement with society and to the conservation and enhancement of the natural environment.

Our social and environmental policy ensures that these activities are pursued. Particular attention is given to:

  • operating through best practice to ensure the sustainability of our activities by maximising the efficiency of resource uses; effective project and programme delivery; and minimising waste
  • ensuring compliance with all health and safety and environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice so that our conduct is of the highest possible standard
  • undertaking our activities in a way that minimises potential adverse effects on society, the environment and those living or working in proximity to the Group’s sites
  • procuring goods and services through approved suppliers and contractors whose products and services meet the Group’s requirements and whose quality and environmental practices correspond with our own
  • undertaking longer term strategic assessments of our activities and opportunities and adopting whole life assessment methods for approaches which are designed to benefit society; customers of the Group; suppliers and partners; all other stakeholders; and the environment
  • the challenges of climate change involve action to optimise energy and resource efficiency; maximising opportunities for renewable energy generation; and reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases
  • reporting openly and transparently on Group performance; setting targets for continuous improvement and monitoring progress; and addressing risk and adopting policies related to wider sustainability considerations in relation to our key activities of water supply, waste water treatment, waste management, recycling and renewable energy generation
  • regularly assessing the Group’s built heritage and ensuring its long-term preservation
  • making non-operational land accessible to the public where practicable to satisfy, as a minimum, the Group’s obligations under the Countryside and R ights of Way Act. Wherever possible additional opportunities for conservation, access and recreation are provided for, subject to health and safety and environmental considerations.