Our environmental achievements
We're committed to conserving and enhancing the environment and our efforts have been rewarded with many accolades.
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"Yorkshire Water continues to demonstrate excellence in environmental sustainability. Their success has been due to innovative projects implemented both to make efficiencies and to generate clean energy. Yorkshire Water have participated in the Business in the Community Environment Index since it started 12 years ago and have made continuous improvements throughout this time, making it the most consistent company in pursuing environmental excellence." Elizabeth Edgington, Environmental Campaign Manager, Busines in the Community Y&H.
- In 2010 and 2011 we were awarded Climate Change Champion status in the Business in the Community Environment Index.
- Between 2008 and 2009 we were accredited with a Big Tick in the Man Group International Climate Change category of the Business in the Community National Awards of Excellence.
- In recent years we have won a number of International Green Apple Awards. These have been for our innovative rainwater harvesting system at our head offices, our office waste reduction and recycling scheme, and for our collaborative approach to environmental management with our contractors.
- We were recently shortlisted at the Utility Industry Achievement Awards for our active commitment to sustainable land management.
- Our Environmental Management System is certified to the International Environmental Standard ISO14001.
