2021 News (Environment)
Pioneering new collaborative research centre a step closer with 25-year agreement
South West Water and the University of Exeter have marked major progress towards a new collaborative research centre with the signing of a 25-year partnership agreement confirming more than £20 million of funding from South West Water.
Exeter based Pennon Group’s results show continued support for the South West and communities across the region
Pennon Group, owner of South West Water, has today issued Half Year results with a resilient performance as Pennon continues to invest in the region, tackle climate change and protect and enhance the natural environment.
Net Zero: Championing the transition to clean energy
As mentioned in our last blog, climate change is becoming more and more important, as is the need for businesses to take action. One of the ways in which businesses can do this is by transitioning to clean energy.
Net Zero Pioneers: Adapting internally to climate solutions
With the start of COP26, the issue of climate change has never been more in focus. Countries only have only a limited time in which to act if are to stave off the worst effects of climate change. In fact, many climate experts have predicted that the next 18 months will be critical in dealing with the crisis, and that we will have...
Milestone moment as South West Water celebrates 100,000 hectares of land restored, protected and enhanced to benefit the region’s river quality
100,000 hectares of land restored, protected and enhanced since 2015 for South West Water’s Upstream Thinking programme Over £20 million invested in protecting water quality in the South West since 2010 Worked with 864 farms to deliver plans and provide £1.72 million in grants for farmers and landowners to improve river water...
South West Water secure £9m funding to tackle climate change alongside the South West Peatland Partnership
Awarded by Natural England’s Nature for Climate Peatland Restoration scheme, the funding was secured by South West Water on behalf of the South West Peatland Partnership and will help restore 2,634 hectares of damaged peatland in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, saving a total of 652,625 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Unique washdown facility to protect against invasive species at Devon’s largest lake
Angling and water sports visitors to Devon’s largest lake are being urged to help protect native wildlife, recreational activities and the water supply by using a new, first of its kind washdown facility.
South West Water Green Recovery investment creating 500 new jobs
South West Water is pleased to welcome the decision of its Green Recovery Initiative by the regulator Ofwat.
£1.6million boost for bathing water quality in the South West
Bathing water quality at four of the region’s beaches is set to improve following a £1.6million investment by South West Water.
South West Water says now is the time to create a “green jobs” G7 legacy
Pennon report on behalf of the Great South West shows Devon and Cornwall need “levelling up” just as much as the so-called “Red Wall” South West has lowest levels of productivity in UK
South West Water celebrates 100,000 trees landmark
Back in 2019, South West Water announced ambitious plans to plant at least 100,000 trees by 2030.
New South West Water educational resources help bring G7 alive for schoolchildren
Schoolchildren across Cornwall, the UK and the world are being taught the importance of the G7 Summit and its impact on their future thanks to a volunteer-led international programme supported by South West Water.