The Environment Agency Water Efficiency Awards

The Environment Agency Water Efficiency Awards, sponsored by Defra, the Food and Drink Federation and OFWAT are the leading scheme in England and Wales to recognise the achievements of organisations in promoting water efficiency. The Awards are in their ninth year and are held biennially.

Water is one of the UK's most precious resources, essential both for our way of life and for a healthy natural environment. Demand for water is growing, but water is a limited resource, and every drop we use means less water for wildlife. Climate change will only add to this pressure. It's vital that organisations and individuals alike take responsibility to use water wisely to protect our valuable natural environment, now and for future generations.

Organisations need to be water–aware, both for the sake of our shared natural environment and on behalf of staff or shareholders. The water bill of a manufacturing firm can represent up to 1% of business turnover, whilst businesses in the retail, hospitality and service sectors are often wasting up to half of all the water they use.

The Awards celebrate best practice and raise awareness of the importance of water efficiency within business and industry. The Awards was the first award scheme to achieve accreditation under the RSA's Accreditation Scheme for Environmental & Sustainable Development

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