Sustainability
Climate change
The steps we are taking to reduce our carbon emissions and prepare for the challenges and risks posed by climate change.
reduction in Carbon Dioxide emissions between 2015 and 2019
reduction in Carbon Dioxide emissions during 2018 to 2019
of the energy we use will be from renewable sources by 2030
we've pledged to reach net zero carbon emission by 2030
Water management
How we make sure that a sufficient, resilient water supply is available to our customers today, and in the future.
supply and demand forecasted, keeping customers connected
free household water efficiency audits carried out each year
leakage reduction target between 2020 and 2025, saving billions of litres
water meters will be installed between 2020 and 2025
Waste management
Our journey towards zero waste, generating power from biosolids, reducing plastic and cutting waste sent to landfill through innovation and changing consumer behaviour.
of the office and operational waste we produce diverted from landfill during 2018 to 2019
industry will remove equivalent of 4 billion plastic bottles from our businesses
single-use coffee cups and plastic cups saved from landfill through introduction of keep-cups
Protecting our local environment
As a major land owner, our activities can have a substantial impact on the habitats in our region. We have a significant role to play in protecting and creating a more sustainable environment.
Working with partners to plant 1.3 million trees in our region by 2030
Enhancing the biodiversity of 5,000 hectares of land by 2027
We are working to improve 2100km of waterways by 2027
Environmental standards and assurance
We’re constantly improving our environmental standards and business processes, so we can continue to drive progress across the business and reach our green goals.
of our waste water treatment sites are covered by the ISO 14001 Environmental Management framework
reduction in pollution incidents since the launch of our Environmental Management System in 2011
