Using Wellbeing Impact in Asset Optioneering- Costain/Spring

This document outlines a collaborative project led by Costain, in partnership with the UK Water Partnership (UKWP) and several other stakeholders. The project aims to measure and monetize the wellbeing impact of improving water quality through investments in combined Sewer Outfalls (CSOs). This innovative approach integrates wellbeing considerations into business cases for water infrastructure, reflecting […]

UK Water Industry Summit Summary

On Wednesday 18th October, the UK water sector came together to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing the water industry. This included Governments, SMEs, water companies, consultants, contractors, and many other players within the water industry.   The key messaging from the event was that this is both an exciting and challenging time to be […]

Business Plan 2023/24

Water First Our Business Plan outlines the UKWP’s strategy, goals, and operational approach and provides an update on the current and legacy workstreams. “Our Impact,” describes the positive effect that our activities have on the UK water sector and beyond. “Our Objectives” outlines the specific targets we aim to achieve. “Our Enablers” describes the key […]

Achieving Net Zero

In 2021, the UK Water Partnership set out their approach to help the water sector in achieving Net Zero. Through a series of discussions between the UK Water Partnership, Scottish Government and other collaborators, a note entitled ‘Making a commitment to go beyond Net Zero’ was published (available here). In 2022, Scottish Water published an […]