News

Innovation and Transformation Keep Net Zero Target on Track

A new report has highlighted the importance of innovation and transformation in keeping Scottish Water's net zero targets on track

27 September 2024

Scottish Water Wins Recognition of Climate Work at World Water Congress in Canada

IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition 2024 award to recognise we're leading the way to inspire utilities to become more climate smart

19 August 2024

BLOG: Scotland's water: facing the climate challenge together - CEO Alex Plant

CEO Alex Plant shares his thoughts on the impact of climate change and the challenges we face around water resilience, efficiency and environmental performance.

01 August 2024

Scottish Water is Leading Carbon Reduction in Construction

We're a proud member of Construct Zero's Five Client Carbon Commitments launched by the Construction Leadership Council

17 June 2024

Free Planters and Water Butts for Prestwick Neighbourhood to Reduce Flood Risk

We've launched a pilot project offering 250 homeowners free water butts and planters to help reduce the risk of flooding for their neighbours downstream

05 April 2024

Adapting Scotland’s Water and Waste Water Services to Climate Change

Our plan sets out what we must do and how we need to work with others to ensure our services against the impact of climate change

29 February 2024

More Investment Vital to Tackle Climate Change Impact

Latest performance report highlights need to address climate impact on water and waste water services

15 December 2023

BLOG: Holly McPhee talks Net Zero milestones in Scottish Water Fleet on World EV Day

Scottish Water's electric fleet has hit a major milestone in Net Zero ambitions, says project manager Holly McPhee

07 September 2023

Improving Urban Waters Remains on Track as Planned Update Published

Scottish Water’s plan to further improve the quality of the country’s urban waterways has been updated a year on from its publication

14 December 2022

Net Zero Routemap Update Published

Half of emissions associated with the delivery of Scotland’s water and waste water services have been cut.

26 September 2022

Significant Carbon Savings from Circular Economy Approach

Adopting circular economy principles to refurbish rather than replace four scraper bridges at Dalmarnock Waste Water Treatment Works (WWTW) in Glasgow has resulted in an 80% carbon reduction.

30 August 2022

‘Challenging but Successful Year’ for Scottish Water - Annual Report Highlights

Scotland’s public water and waste water provider has published its annual report

27 June 2022

Extreme Weather Led to ‘Extraordinary’ Period for Scottish Water, New Report Reveals

Extreme weather conditions led to one of the “most challenging and extraordinary periods” for Scotland’s water and wastewater provider.

20 January 2022

Urban Waters Routemap Supports National Action Plan

Scottish Water has published its Urban Waters Routemap to further protect the urban water environment

22 December 2021