Environmental Policy

Policy Statement

Kelda Group plc recognises that the long term viability of our water and sewerage business is dependent on sustainable operations. We believe sustainable operations are those that drive efficient resource use and provide a healthy environment, which in turn facilitates social progress and economic growth. As a company we therefore strive to act as responsible stewards of the environment and commit to continual improvement.

To balance these challenging needs we are committed to efficient and effective practices. We recognise that sustainability is the collective responsibility of governments, businesses, individuals and communities and so work in partnership with our stakeholders to pursue this goal.

Corporate Commitments

In pursuit of this policy, Kelda Group plc has committed itself to the following:

Achieve and maintain compliance with the environmental legislation in the country of operation of each of our subsidiaries and associated companies. Where no regulations exist, implement challenging company standards.
Continue to prevent and where practicable reduce pollution loads entering the environment.
Seek to use materials efficiently, and promote the application of the waste hierarchy.
Encourage and facilitate the interchange of environmental technology throughout the Group and promote good practice.
Conserve and enhance biodiversity wherever practicable or required, through efficient and effective practices.
Manage our land holdings in a responsible manner and provide sustainable access.
Develop our employees awareness of environmental issues including this policy.
Foster productive partnerships with our stakeholder groups.
Take an active and positive role in the community

The policy applies to all companies in which Kelda Group Plc. has a controlling interest. These companies will adopt this policy, and we will encourage them to translate it into appropriate objectives and targets. We will also encourage all other companies in which we have an interest as either a shareholder or through our supply chain, to implement this policy, or an equivalent.

The policy will be periodically reviewed in light of new knowledge, changing legislation, public concerns and the views of our Advisory Panels. We will report our environmental performance via our website on a regular basis.

John Napier
Executive Chairman

You can also view the Yorkshire Water Environmental Policy, the Kelda Water Services Environmental Policy, and the Aquarion Environmental Policy Statement