World water day is an annual United Nations campaign to highlight the importance of fresh water, emphasizing the need to manage meltwater sustainably and reduce emissions, securing vital water resources for the future.
Stadia Utilities, one of our members and national utility and waste management specialist, have spoken to us on how we can focus on the importance of water conservation.
Can you tell us a bit more about Stadia Utilities?
With 15 years in the industry and over 100 years’ combined experience - Stadia Utilities can help your business manage a variety of utilities, from water, waste and energy. Stadia’s services can help your business to optimise consumption usage and reduce costs.
How can businesses improve their water efficiency
Water is a vital resource, and its efficient management is becoming increasingly critical for businesses of all sizes. This significant consumption, coupled with rising water utility costs, effective from April, creates substantial financial and environmental pressures. These pressures are further intensified by evolving regulatory changes, such as the Water (Special Measures) Bill, and a growing emphasis on corporate sustainability.
How can businesses improve their water efficiency?
- Reduced Costs: Optimising water consumption directly translates to lower utility bills, resulting in significant cost savings that can boost bottom lines.
- Enhanced Environmental Responsibility: Demonstrating a commitment to water conservation enhances a company's reputation as an environmentally responsible organisation. By optimising water consumption, businesses can also help to reduce their energy usage and associated greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint.
- Compliance with Regulations: Increasingly tough water regulations are being implemented globally, for example, new water efficiency labels and water company inspections. Proactive water management helps businesses stay ahead of these regulations and avoid potential penalties.
- Carbon reporting: By quantifying greenhouse gas emissions associated with water-related activities, businesses can identify areas for improvement and implement mitigation strategies. This process helps reduce energy consumption and associated costs, contributing to operational efficiency.
Can you tell us about the new price increases for water?
Business water rates are set to rise again next month by around 20%. This increase is being implemented to help fund for infrastructure improvements and to identify sewage pollution concerns. As wholesale water makes up most business water bills, these new business price increases also reflect the cost increase in wholesale water.
How Stadia Utilities can help your business with cost increases:
We will work closely with your business to:
- Identify and eliminate water waste: Through audits and assessments, we can pinpoint areas of inefficiency and recommend targeted solutions.
- Implement water-efficient technologies: We can help you upgrade to high-efficiency fixtures.
- Develop a comprehensive water management plan: We can work with your business to create a customised plan that meets your specific needs and goals.
Contact Stadia Utilities here to discover how we can help you optimise your water usage and achieve significant cost savings.