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Thames Water

Thames Water, a subsidiary of Kemble Water Holdings, is one of the largest water and wastewater service providers in the UK. The company delivers water solutions and services to around 16 million customers nationally. It was established in 1989 during the privatisation of the UK's water industry.

Summary

Thames Water discloses information on some topics related to urban sustainability but lacks disclosure on many important topics. From a sustainability standpoint, the company’s commitment and targets towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2030, including scope 3 emissions, are commendable. Moreover, the company has already disclosed consistent reductions in its energy use.

To enhance its sustainability performance, Thames Water should prioritise conducting and publishing a comprehensive materiality assessment. This will enable the company to identify and prioritise its key sustainability impacts, which can then be effectively integrated into a robust and forward-looking sustainability strategy. Furthermore, Thames Water does not report metrics on its water withdrawal, a critical aspect for water distribution companies. The company should demonstrate transparency in this area by reporting the volume and sources from which it draws water, and whether or not these include water-stressed areas. Finally, the company should formalise its commitments to human and labour rights in its corporate policies.

Ranking position: #86 /300
Total score: 17.5 /100

Measurement area	Score	Rank (0-300)
Governance & Strategy	#1 8.3 /100	#128
Inclusive Cities	#1 46.7 /100	#12
Healthy Cities	#1 4.2 /100	#138
Climate Proof & Resilient Cities	#1 20.0 /100	#49
Core Social Indicators	#1 8.3 /100	#151

Industries
Water distribution	#12

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More about the company

Headquarters: United Kingdon
Ownership structure: Private
Revenue: USD 2,797 billion (2022)
Number of employees: 7000 (2022)
Website: https://www.thameswater.co.uk

This company is part of the SDG2000, the 2000 most influential companies

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