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The Egyptian Holding Company for Water and Wastewater (HCWW), founded in 2004 and based in Cairo, Egypt, is the largest company in the region specialising in drinking water treatment and wastewater disposal services. HCWW is government owned and manages 25 regional water and wastewater companies across the country, covering a population of approximately 100 million inhabitants.
Summary
HCWW has scored zero in all five measurement areas and therefore ranks at the bottom of the benchmark, together with other zero-scoring companies. Given its significant scale and influence, HCWW has the potential to contribute significantly to shaping sustainable urban environments. However, its lack of disclosure on key sustainability topics makes it difficult to understand and evaluate its impact on people and the planet. This lack of transparency makes the company vulnerable to environmental and social risks, diminished investor and stakeholder trust and misalignment with regulatory requirements. Moreover, it places the company at a disadvantage compared to its peers, affecting its overall competitiveness.
To foster transparency and positive change, HCWW should identify its most significant sustainability risks and opportunities in a materiality assessment and publish a sustainability strategy that integrates these priorities into its overall business strategy. It should also assign clear responsibility for strategy oversight to the highest governing body, such as the board of directors. Furthermore, HCWW should establish measurable, time-bound and, where possible, science-based targets to reduce negative impacts, while regularly reporting progress against its sustainability goals. Finally, the company should develop public policy commitments to respect fundamental human and labour rights.
Ranking position
#238
/300
Total score
0.0
/100
Measurement area
Score
Rank (0-300)
Measurement area
Governance & Strategy
Score
# 1
0.0
/100
Rank (0-300)
#181
Measurement area
Inclusive Cities
Score
# 1
0.0
/100
Rank (0-300)
#225
Measurement area
Healthy Cities
Score
# 1
0.0
/100
Rank (0-300)
#174
Measurement area
Climate Proof & Resilient Cities
Score
# 1
0.0
/100
Rank (0-300)
#170
Measurement area
Core Social Indicators
Score
# 1
0.0
/100
Rank (0-300)
#195
Industries
Industries
Water distribution
#23
More about the company
Headquarters
Egypt
Ownership structure
Government
Revenue
-
Number of employees
-
Website
https://www.hcww.com.eg/en/
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