Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019

ESG Strategies for Sustainable Water Management

Duration: 0.5 day

Delivery: Online (live)

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Course details

Providing insights into sustainability trends, regulatory drivers, and actionable strategies, this course equips decision makers with the knowledge required to position their organisations as water sector leaders in ESG performance.

Duration: 0.5 day

Delivery: Online (live)

Sarah Taylor

Sarah's skills lie in integrating economic and social impacts on natural resources into accounts and corporate reporting to improve risk management. She has worked with a variety of local and international stakeholders to assess their dependency and impact on natural resources, and deliver policy and management solutions to minimise further risk and impact. Sarah is an established conference speaker having delivered research and papers internationally in relation to integrating nature into decision making.

Course overview

Future-ready water utilities require robust Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategies to ensure they meet regulatory requirements, support sustainable practices, and contribute positively to society.

This course is designed for senior decision makers in the UK water sector, offering insights into ESG and sustainability challenges and opportunities. Participants will explore key concepts such tackling the right ESG issues and ensuring accurate, defensible data grounded on science-based, evidence-driven approaches. The course will introduce practical tools that drive strategic sustainability initiatives within their organisations.

Upon course completion, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand what is required for successful ESG disclosure.
  • Recognise the regulatory and policy landscape influencing sustainability practices in the UK.
  • Identify emerging hot topics such as water neutrality, circular economy, and biodiversity.
  • Outline high-level ESG strategies aligned with global and national sustainability goals

    Who can benefit?

    Delegates may include senior decision makers in the UK water sector who are looking to drive strategic sustainability initiatives within their organisations, positioning them as leaders in ESG performance in the water sector.

    This course is suitable for individuals, or companies looking to upskill several individuals within or across teams. 

    Training outline

    Through lecture- and discussion-based training, utilising real-world examples to facilitate an engaging learner experience, this course will equip decision makers with an understanding of: 

    • Understanding ESG in the Water Sector:
      • How to ensure strategies target key environmental and social risks or 'hot topics' for water utilities (e.g., water neutrality, carbon reduction, biodiversity), using examples of leading water utilities implementing these strategies.
      • How to provide science-based evidence that withstands scrutiny by investors, regulators, and stakeholders.
    • Practical ESG Strategy Development:
      • The components of a high-impact ESG strategy: risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable finance.
      • Insights gained through supporting organisations to develop effective strategies that enhance ESG outcomes through evidence-driven approaches.

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