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Drought has dominated the conversation across England this summer. But for businesses, the most important question now isn’t simply how … Read more

The Hidden Financial Cliff Edges Facing Business Customers The 2026–27 tariff changes are not simply another annual increase. They mark … Read more

This year’s water tariff changes are about far more than an annual price uplift. Across the market, wholesalers are not … Read more

On the surface, this year’s water price increases look manageable. The average uplift sits just under 9%. However, averages rarely … Read more

Understanding CDP Water Security scores CDP Water Security scores are rapidly becoming a key benchmark for sustainability performance. For businesses … Read more

Two announcements at the end of this year have changed the conversation around climate and water. The first came from … Read more

No Water. No Business Water is no longer a background utility. It’s a strategic asset, and for many UK businesses, … Read more

Several important changes and trends have emerged in trade effluent licensing and regulation which are affecting sectors from food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive and aerospace manufacturing.

Heidelberg Materials is partnering with Waterscan to reduce freshwater use by 10% by 2030. Through expert water management and data insights, they’ve already cut water consumption and costs in the last year.

We’ve captured the day’s discussions and reflections in our Water Matters 2025 Summary Pack, now available for download inside.

Waterscan welcomes bold reform and recognition of Self-Supply customers saving over 3 billion litres of water The Independent Water Commission, … Read more

UK Water Crisis escalated following the 6th driest spring since 1836. What does this mean for your business and what can we do to manage it?

As the UK’s largest pub company, Stonegate Group operates over 4,500 pubs bars and venues across England, Scotland, and Wales. Managing water across such a vast and varied estate is no small feat.

The interim findings from the Independent Water Commission review, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, have been released.

Are you lost in the FOG? For businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector, unchecked Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOGs) … Read more

Neil Pendle, CEO of Waterscan, provides a detailed analysis of the PR24 Final Determination’s impact on large water users, specifically in the Self-Supply community.

Ofwat has unveiled ambitious plans to address pollution and improve water resilience, backed by a substantial £104 billion investment program … Read more

How to mitigate your freeze / thaw risks this Winter.

Ofwat’s latest 2023-24 report underscores a fundamental issue: while the water market is progressing, its pace remains too slow for businesses facing mounting water supply challenges.

In the recent Ofwat report, one message stands out: water prices are on the rise, your business will need to rethink how you manage water consumption if you are to remain both competitive and compliant.

The latest Ofwat report highlights some encouraging signs of progress in the water sector, but the pace of change remains frustratingly slow.

As highlighted by Will Silverwood, Head of Sustainability at long-term Waterscan customer Whitbread, this challenge is particularly pressing for industries heavily reliant on water, such as hospitality.

Businesses and organisations that consume large volumes of water could soon see their bills rise dramatically with the introduction of a range of new pricing structures.

Waterscan is pleased to announce the line-up of its highly qualified Sustainability Team delivering a fully comprehensive suite of Water Consulting Services within the UK Water Market.

Sustainability credentials are playing a growing role in the choices made by consumers. Few companies have integrated water management into … Read more

In anticipation of future customer needs, Waterscan is pleased to announce the launch of its next level water management platform, Waterline.

With a large, complex property portfolio, BT partnered with Waterscan to improve its water management processes.

Market regulator, Ofwat, has published an overview of developments during the business retail market’s sixth year of operation (2022-23).

In conversation with Matthew Power, Utilities Commercial Specialist.

As with widely reported household bill increases, most businesses will also be receiving higher than planned for water bills from April 2023.

An Interview with Cllr Paulette Lappin, cabinet member – regulatory, compliance and corporate services & Jon Williams, environmental management (utilities) officer.

Representatives from the water market regulator Ofwat, market operator MOSL, and the market’s Strategic Panel, joined the British businesses that have taken control of their water for the Self-Supply Users Forum on Thursday 8th September 2022.

BT has achieved one million pounds in savings on its water bills since switching to self-supply in 2019.

On 14th April 2021, Waterscan and Whitbread co-hosted a virtual Tea at 3 event. This was for a privately invited group of senior sustainability, procurement and utilities managers from across the UK’s hospitality, leisure, retail, manufacturing and transport sectors.

Whitbread is the UK’s largest operator of hotels and restaurants. Here, we speak with Yvonne Mason, Environment Manager and Ross Greenhalgh, Energy Manager, about how the company has moved from effective water management to industry-leading stewardship, and most recently to resilience-based forward planning.

Waterscan is delighted to announce that it has saved its non-household water customers £20 million since the market opened in 2017.

A working lunch with BT’s Utilities Commercial Specialist, Matt Power.

The UK’s number one dairy company, Arla has been granted a licence to self-supply water by market regulator Ofwat.

Working in partnership with Waterscan to self-supply water David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) is the first company within the UK’s health and leisure sector to be granted a self-supply licence from…

Sefton Council is expecting to improve its environmental performance and achieve significant efficiency savings by entering a Self-Supply water partnership.

Sainsbury’s has applied to water market regulator Ofwat for a Self-Supply licence.

Ofwat has granted water self-supply licences (WSSLs) to John Lewis PLC and Kellogg’s in a move that will see self-supply operable in two new commercial sectors: retail and food manufacturing.

In August 2019, John Lewis PLC became the first UK retailer to apply to Ofwat for a water and sewerage Self-Supply licence.

Waterscan is working with Kellogg’s to lead the food manufacturing sector in driving water efficiency. Kellogg’s has applied for a water and sewerage self-supply licence for its Manchester site, the…

Stonegate Pub Company and Heineken UK Ltd have applied for Self-Supply licences for water and sewerage services.

A year on, Greene King are experiencing the benefits of going Self-Supply.

Global textile, hygiene and facility services giant Elis (formerly Berendsen) has applied to Self-Supply water and wastewater services for its 32 sites across England in support of its work to enhance site level water efficiency.

Blackpool Council has been awarded a water Self-Supply licence by Ofwat.

Marston’s is the third company in England to be granted a licence by Ofwat to supply its own water and wastewater services.

CCEP is set to become the first manufacturer to take the innovative path of Self-Supply.

Whitbread becomes second to gain water Self-Supply licence in new water market.