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The Impact of United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals on the

UK Water Sector

Agenda

08:00 Registration, Breakfast & Refreshments08:30 Introduction, Alison Duka - Water Industry Forum 08:35 Dr Mark Fletcher - Arup09:00 Gordon Rogers - Yorkshire Water 09:25 Andy Brown - Anglian Water Services09:50 Summary10:00 Close

Dr Mark FletcherArup, Global Water Business Leader

Mark Fletcher Arup Fellow Global Water Leader Director

Shaping a sustainable future

Outline

Who am I?Introduction to sustainabilityThe 2030 UN SDG’sMeasurementWhat are the global business drivers?Q&A

Who am I?

Dad, Fisherman and passionate about Sustainable Development and

Climate Change!

Chairman Water Industry Forum

RA Eng Visiting Professor Engineering Designfor Sustainable Development

Engineering Geologist, Geotechnical Engineer, Civil Engineer

Chair River Mersey Task Force

WILDFLOWER MEADOW, EVERTON PARK LIVERPOOL

Introduction to Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development

‘…development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’

Source: Brundtland, 1987

Sustainable Development

‘…development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and where possible mitigates the negative impacts of previous human activity’

Source: Fletcher 2004

effective protection of the environment

prudent use of natural resources

social progress that recognises the needs of everyone

maintenance of high and stable levels of economic growth and employment

...and for ukplc...

The Triple-Bottom LineA term coined by John Elkington (1997), which refers to the three elements of social, environmental, and financial accountability.

Society _________Economy _________Environment _________

Definition of SustainableHow development fails to take these things into account ie unsustainable

Definition of SustainableHow development takes these things into account ie sustainable

environment society

economics

Sustainable Development (complex)Understanding the dynamics

Economicvitality

Natural Resource conservation

SocialequityEnvironmental

integrity

Environmental Social

EconomicNatural Resources

Sustainable Development (simple)Its about these basic things

production, consumption

and transfer of wealth

materials orsubstancesexploited foreconomic gain

people living together in a

community

the natural worldespecially asaffected by humanactivity

Environment Society

EconomicsNatural Resources

{The United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals}

Recognition of a critical global agenda

1972

1987

1992 2000

2015

UN Conference on the Human Environment

The Limits to Growth report

Our Common Future (Brundtland Report)

Rio Declaration at the Earth

Summit. Agenda 21

Millennium Development

Goals

Kyoto Protocol

1997

Paris Climate Agreement

UN Sustainable

Development Goals

New Urban Agenda

2016

Intellectual foundations laid down International action

Global agenda Urgent

Focus

• Anti-poverty, pro-poor• Developing countries• Funded by aid flows

Focus

• Pro-planet, pro equitable economic development

• All countries• Private and public sector

collaboration

2000 2015 2030

SDGs replace Millennium Development Goals

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Global Commitment – National Commitments

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Relationships between the SDGs

Social & Economic Social & Environmentalv

A delicate balance

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SDG6 8 targets + 10 indicators (IWMI World Water Congress, Tokyo 1998)

Measurement

Identify key performance indicators to drive change and also to demonstrate impact and accountability

Measure and report

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We have provided social benefit to 371million people through our Global Water Business (2015-2019) 57 months.

8%

17%

18%

31%

4%

22%

Resilience - Drought Resilience - Flooding Wastewater

Water Supply Water Treatment Other

CATEGORY Number of people

Resilience – Drought 29,838,827

Resilience – Flooding 62,767,322

Wastewater 67,637,962

Water Supply 113,249,520

Water Treatment 15,019,526

Other 82,486,843

TOTAL 371,000,000

reso

urce

proc

ess

Measure and report: social benefit by theme

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Implementation of our social benefit of 371million people across the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2019) 57 months.

SDG no SDG description SDG benefits

SDG1 No poverty *SDG2 Zero hunger *SDG3 Good health and well being 6,500,000SDG4 Quality education 18,000,734SDG5 Gender equality *SDG6 Clean water and sanitation 269,269,845SDG7 Affordable and clean energy 78,565,930SDG8 Decent work and economic growth 6,510,783SDG9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure 130,222,010SDG10 Reduced inequalities *SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities 210,680,368SDG12 Responsible consumption and production 748,686SDG13 Climate action 96,056,346SDG14 Life below water 12,894,801SDG15 Life on land 18,997,181SDG16 Peace and justice strong institutions 1,259,750SDG17 Partnerships for the goals 8,189,730

* Contribution of water to these SDGs to be discussed further

Measure and report: social benefit across SDGs

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Clean Water and Sanitationunderpins many other goals

Source: Katinka Weinberger, (UN ESCAP, 2015)

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INFLUENCE ADVISORY DESIGN

GLOBAL

NATIONAL

REGIONAL

CITY

LOCAL

World Water Week

Resilient Water Governance (TRS)

Water Company Resilience(DCWW & Others)

Wet Networks

Venturi Innovation Portal

UK Water Accelerator

Hydro Nation Water Innovation Service

Hanoi Bulk Water Supply

Manilla Water Supply

W&WW Management Plan for Torres Strait Islands

Water Treatment for Remote Communities, Aus

Community Engagement –FRANK Water

Wash Basins, India

Handwashing in Emergencies

Vanuatu Wash Centre

HS2 Water Work

Yorkshire Water Capital Programme

Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant

Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme

NBAQ4

Cultana Project

Skipton Flood Alleviation Scheme

HATS Stage 2A

Resilience of Urban Systems (Arup & Sloane)

Jurong Lake District

Jixing Sponge City Pilot

Liverpool Waters

Meridian Water

Hull Energy Recycling Facility

Circular Economy for Water

Yorkshire Water Sludge Strategy

Welsh Water Phosphate Work Braeden Green

ValleyNew York Green

Infrastructure

Greener GrangetownConnswaterCommunity Greenway

Global Knowledge Exchange

City Water Resilience Framework


Projects and activity


GLOBAL

NATIONAL

REGIONAL

CITY

LOCAL

World Water Week



Wet Networks









Wash Basins, India


Vanuatu Wash Centre

HS2 Water Work




NBAQ4

Cultana Project


HATS Stage 2A




Liverpool Waters

Meridian Water






Infrastructure





PRIVATE SECTOR

THIRD SECTOR

PUBLIC SECTOR


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GLOBAL

NATIONAL

REGIONAL

CITY

LOCAL

World Water Week



Wet Networks









Wash Basins, India


Vanuatu Wash Centre

HS2 Water Work




NBAQ4

Cultana Project


HATS Stage 2A




Liverpool Waters

Meridian Water






Infrastructure





$32-$8/day ~ 2 billion eg Egypt, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda

>$32/day ~1 billion eg USA, Sweden, South Korea, South Africa

$2-$8/day ~ 3 billion eg Bangladesh, China, Zambia, Nigeria

<$2/day ~ 1 billion eg Nepal, Madagascar, Lesotho (Hans Rosling levels of income)


What are some of the global business drivers?

The SDGs provide us with a lens through which to translate global needs and ambitions into action

Given that 194 nations of the world have signed up to the SDGs and other global agreements, it is reasonable to expect that they will define national policy and public investment in all our operating countries in the very near future

Influencing investment

Over 140 global companies have committed to 100% renewable energy

Over 650 institutional investors committed to disclosure

A mainstream business agenda

in business value across four economic systems alone by

2030

$12 trillion a year

Creating

380million jobs

more than

Food and agricultureUS$2.3 trillion

Cities and urban mobilityUS$3.7 trillion

Energy and materialsUS$4.3 trillion

Health and well-beingUS$1.8 trillion

Source: Better Business, Better World, Business & Sustainable Development Commission

Should we be focusing on the opportunity?

42A Better World Conference

The Water Industry in England & Wales

Ofwat: 4 Priority Areas

Affordability Customer Service

Resilience in the Round

Innovation

Performance Commitments


Performance Commitments contributing to SDG’s


Core Targets being addressed

11.5: Significantly reduce the number of people affected by disasters, including water-related disasters

11.6: Reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities

16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

12.2: Sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources

12.4: Environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes throughout their life cycle

12.5: Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse

9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure

9.4: Upgrade infrastructure to be sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies

6.1: Safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.3: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals


Shift in focus PR14 to PR19

PR14 CONTINUATION

PR14 REVISED

PR19 NEW

Across PR14 PCs, strongest focus is on:

• 12: Responsible consumption and production• 11: Sustainable cities and communities• 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Looking at the top 3 alignments to SDGs between price review periods…

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11

11

12

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16

9

For new PR19 PCs:• 16: Significant shift of focus to the performance of the

institution• 9: Focus on infrastructure is dropped• 11: Sustainable cities remains a core focus• 6: Safe and affordable water enters the top 3 with many

of the PCs focussing on affordability and water quality


Shift in focus PR14 to PR19

Water Company

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f PC

s

There will be resistance but this is the right thing to do for our world

Gordon RogersYorkshire Water, Head of Sustainability

The impact of the SDGsGordon RogersHead of Sustainability

@GordonRogersUK

Sustainability is core businessReducing leakage

Improving affordability

A globally agreed, granular framework

Understanding our impact and priorities

Assessment of our approach to the SDGs

Overtly aligning our work to the SDGsReducing leakage

Improving affordability

4.7

3.4

6.46.6

9.1

11.7

6.4 12.8

15.115.2

15.9 16.6

16.6

17.19

1.26.1

8.4

9.1

9.4

10.4

11.4

12.2

12.8

13.1 13.1

Our plans for the SDGsVision and outcomes

• Impact - Grow our positive contribution, reduce our negative impacts

• Leadership - Overtly support and align to the Goals, and lead others to

• Embed - At the heart of our strategies and decision making

Done

Initial materiality assessment

Published ‘support the goals’ case study

Doing

Introducing SDGs in our annual and GRI report

Considering

? Embedding in our company strategy map

? Joining the UN Global Compact

? More detailed materiality assessment

Natural Capital in practiceBeyond NatureSustainable farmtenancies

Planting 1 million

trees“Slowing

the flow”

Restoring peatlandProtecting water quality

Installing fish

passesRestoring

habitats

Integrated water management

Water resilience at less cost

Collaborative, multi-agency

Alternative blue green solution

Social, environmental and economic benefits

Rural run-off

City drainage

Thank you

Andy BrownAnglian Water, Head of Sustainability

UN SDGs Andy Brown – Head of Sustainability

TO COVER TODAY:

Now:• SDG mapping work in Anglian Water

• SDGs in the UK - Business

• SDGs in the Water Sector – Australia

Next steps:

• SDGs in the Water Sector – UK?

ANGLIAN WATER’s APPROACH TO DATE

Annual Report Green BondSDS

• Reporting and mapping at various business levels has been key focus areas to date.

MAPING EXISTING ACTIVITY AT TARGET LEVEL

• Assessed all 17 Goals

• Looking at existing programmes and projects

• Only included where real action was taking place

• Also looked for future opportunities

MAPPING FUTURE ACTIVITY IN MORE DETAIL• Detailed mapping of the Business Plan against SDG’s at target/indicator level• Re-establish the clarity in our external sustainability narrative through the

SDG’s • Helping the Board to understand how they can use in decision making• SDG’s provide a common framework on which to hang the sustainability

frameworks of our Group businessesGoal 6. Clean Water and Sanitation. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1 Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

Safe, Clean Water Mean Zonal ComplianceGoal 6. Clean Water and Sanitation. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.2 By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1 Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

Safe, Clean WaterGoal 6. Clean Water and Sanitation. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1 Proportion of wastewater safely treated

Safe, Clean Water

Percentage of sewerage capacity schemes incorporating sustainable options

Goal 6. Clean Water and Sanitation. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all


6.3.1 Proportion of wastewater safely treated

Investing for TomorrowPollution incidents (Cat 3)



6.3.2 Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

Safe, Clean Water

Percentage of bathing waters attaining excellent status


6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.1 Change in water-use efficiency over time

Fair Charges, Fair Returns

Per Property Consumption (PPC) reduction from 2014/15 base


6.4 By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.2 Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

Supply Meets DemandEnvironmental compliance (water)

A COMMON LANGUAGE FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN UK BUSINESSES

UKSSD MEASURING UP REPORT ON HOW THE UK IS DELIVERING

UK Stakeholders on Sustainable Development

SDGs – AUSTRALIAN WATER SECTOR

OPPORTUNITY TO BRING THE SECTOR TOGETHER

Why?• Articulate the value we add to society and global issues as a sector• Opportunity to show leadership in this space• Bring organisations to similar level of knowledge on the UN SDG’s across

water industry• Create a common narrative for organisations less connected to our sector• Opportunity to engage our supply chains

How?• Water Industry Forum breakfast briefing AW & Arup – 20 March 2019.• Water Industry Forum convened event supported by AW – 4 June 2019.

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