External Benchmarking

Our ESG approach continues to drive positive change, embedding sustainability at the core of our business. This commitment is reflected in our leading performance across key ESG assessments, improving our scores across these key assessments as an industry leader for ESG.

This year, we achieved our highest-ever scores in both CDP’s Climate and Water questionnaires, securing A- ratings across both assessments.

Our Sustainalytics assessment achieved our highest-ever management score of 84.5, exceeding target (80) and resulting in an improved ESG risk rating of 11.7 (‘low risk’), placing Pennon Group 2nd out of 50 Water Utilities globally and has earned us Sustainalytics’ ‘ESG Top Rated’ industry badge for 2025.

Additionally, our GRESB Public Disclosure Assessment score of 93 cements our leadership position, achieving the top score amongst our industry peers.

These results reflect our unwavering commitment to sustainability, strong governance, and proactive risk management—demonstrating our leadership in ESG performance across the industry.