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In today's podcast we focus on the UK's mammoth, unprecedented, and, often, highly controversial water investment challenge.As climate pressures mount, population grows, and economic demands increase, the security of our water supply is becoming a defining issue for national resilience. Last December, Ofwat's latest Price Review - PR24 – underscored the scale of that challenge, with more than £48 billion in capital investment planned across England and Wales over the next five years. At the heart of this effort is the need to secure an additional 5 billion litres of water per day by 2050 - equivalent to more than a third of the current supply.This is a national endeavour. The RAPID programme, launched by Ofwat in 2019 to oversee water company spending and prompt more collaborative approach to investment, is now being scaled up to deliver a new generation of strategic water infrastructure in AMP9 – the water companies' latest five year Asset Management Plans. This means new reservoirs, water recycling, large-scale transfers and desalination schemes - many of which will define how and where the UK secures its water future. But meeting these goals will require not just infrastructure, but public trust, regulatory innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. All issue that of course are being reviewed for government right now by Sir Jon Cunliffe, Chair of the Independent Water Commission.My guest today is at the sharp end of this challenge. Siân Thomas is Director of Strategic Asset Management at Anglian Water, one of the biggest and perhaps most progressive water companies, serving over 7 million customers across the East of EnglandSiân is delivering Anglian's AMP8 business plan - the largest in its history, including two new reservoirs, significant upgrades to water recycling and mains networks, and a commitment to cut emissions and improve river health. So well placed to give great insight into the challenges.Siân welcome to the Infrastructure PodcastResourcesOfwat's PR24 determinationThe RAPID programmeAnglian Water's AMP8 plansUtility Week article - "Big projects lured me back into water" (behnid paywall)Sir Jon Cunliffe review
25% of all the water that comes into our homes is flushed down the toilet. By 2050, we're going to need an extra 5 billion litres of water a day - almost a third more - available in 25 years.This increased need for water is driven by a growing population, new homes and a water hungry economy and there's an opportunity to reduce our demand for the highest quality drinking water by using an alternative for things like flushing the toilet and watering the garden. So in todays episode we explore whether harvesting rainwater and using it in our homes could be part of the solution to closing the 5 billion litre shortfall. You'll hear from George Warren, from Anglian Water, who's driving the 'Enabling Water Smart Communities' project to see how rainwater and water reuse in new housing developments can be scaled up. Niki's co-host is Tom Chance, the CEO of the Community Land Trust Network, representing community-led affordable housing projects - who shares the wider landscape around building new homes - and how rainwater harvesting could be included.SponsorsPlanet Possible is grateful to Mackley, Business Modelling Applications & MWH Treatment for their support. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland
Plans to relocate a local sewage treatment works to make way for new homes have been approved. Anglian Water has been given permission to replace its current Cambridge facility near […]
In this mini edition of Waterfall, Mike & Karen are joined by Richard Reynolds, Senior Agronomy Advisor at Anglian Water, for an enlightening discussion about the relationship between farming and water efficiency. Digging deep into the increasing need for water to be managed in a more holistic way to protect our supply and food production. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 3/11/2023.
Emma speaks to leadership and management expert Jo Owen and Andy Alder, Managing Director of Major Infrastructure Delivery at Anglian Water, about how to delegate. It's something every project manager or leader needs to understand and practise successfully if they want their teams to achieve things. So, Jo and Andy give us their insider dos and don'ts so that you can hone your mindset and learn how to delegate better. Listen for advice and practical tips that you can use in your projects right away. Contact us: apmpodcast@thinkpublishing.co.uk
In this episode we explore the recent flooding that has happened across the south of Spain, resulting in the tragic loss of 224 lives, and resulting in Spain mounting it's biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation. One of the consequences of a changing climate is more extreme weather and that's what exactly what the Valencia region experienced in late October.You'll hear what happened, what the situation is like at the moment in Valencia and what early lessons are beginning to be shared. We're joined by Miguel Cano, a Principal Hydraulic Modeller at Anglian Water who was born and raised in Valencia and is there at the time of this recording and a wonderful cohost to help us navigate the topic, CIWEM's President and a Regional Delivery Director for Flood, Coast and Maritime at Binnies, Hannah Burgess. You can view a map of the impacted area that Miguel discusses in this episode here: https://planetpossible.eco/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ValenciaFloodMap.jpgAll of our episodes are available in audio transcription in multiple languages.Thanks to our sponsors Atkins Realis for supporting Planet Possible. Credits Presented & Produced by Niki RoachExecutive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb LimitedWith thanks to Alastair ChisholmHonorary Executive Producer Jane Boland
In this episode, Matthew is at the launch of the standards development process for a new international standard on purpose-driven organizations, building on PAS 808.He speaks to standards-makers Andy Brown of Anglian Water and independent pracademic Dr Victoria Hurth about the importance of corporate purpose and the ambitions for the new standard.They also dive into Anglian Water's experience with PAS 808 and how it's shaping their approach to purpose.Find out more about the issues raised in this episodeNew international standard for corporate purposeStandards in 10 Minutes | PAS 808Get involved with standardsWhy I am a standards-maker | Victoria HurthGet in touch with The Standards Showeducation@bsigroup.comsend a voice messageFind and follow on social mediaX @StandardsShowInstagram @thestandardsshowLinkedIn | The Standards Show
Susannah Clements is the CPO at Anglian Water and has a very varied career journey as people director, search partner and even Deputy CEO of the CIPD. Hear her story in this episode.
Join Ian Peterman as he explores the innovative journey of Joanna Power and Paramveer Bhachu, co-founders of Lylo. Find out how a university project during the COVID-19 pandemic led to the creation of an eco-friendly, portable washing machine designed to save water by reusing shower water. The co-founders share their development process, from prototyping to market testing, and discuss the diverse applications of their product in settings like boating, camping, and potentially developing countries. They highlight the design considerations that make Lylo not only functional but also psychologically appealing to consumers. Notable Moments: 00:25 From Shower Thought to Sustainable Solution 02:12 Development Journey: Prototyping and Feedback 03:36 Exploring Potential: Beyond the Student Market 04:57 The Science of Shower Water Recycling 06:55 Branding and Market Strategy: Building a Community 09:21 Design Insights: Psychology Meets Functionality 20:31 Looking Ahead: Commercialization and Impact About Paramveer Bhachu & Joanna Power: Paramveer is a brand designer based in London known for pushing boundaries and maintaining optimism in the face of challenges. He strives to design solutions that have a tangible, positive impact. In his previous roles, he has utilized his research, development, and design skills to identify a business' precise needs, managing projects in branding, marketing, packaging, and industrial design. Joanna, the founder of Lylo, is a graduate of Product Design Engineering from Brunel University London. She is an Innovation Graduate Consultant at Anglian Water's @One Alliance. Learn more about Paramveer Bhachu & Joanna Power and Lylo: https://lyloproducts.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lyloproducts/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lyloproducts/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbhachu/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanna-power-ab7b02151/ Download chapter 1 free: https://www.petermanfirm.com/conscious-design-chapter-1-free-download/ Want to be a guest? Visit: https://bit.ly/3BetCkf Want to work with us? Connect with Peterman Firm: https://www.petermanfirm.com/connect/ Find us online: YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/3sG7VEi Blog: https://bit.ly/3kltV6s Conscious Design Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNMN9BT Join our Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2U8IlMS Hosted by: Ian Peterman Creative Director: Sara Clark Social Media: Jacqueline Sagun Visit our website: https://www.petermanfirm.com/ We created this content so creative entrepreneurs like you can integrate social and environmental responsibility into your brand's DNA through Conscious Design. Ian Peterman, a leading expert in Conscious Design, hosts the Conscious Design podcast and is the co-author of the book Conscious Design. If you enjoy our content, please support us by subscribing and sharing our episodes!
In today's podcast we talk about fixing the broken model for delivering major infrastructure projects in the UK. Why do we need to fix this model?Well, as we know, Britain needs high performing infrastructure if we are to improve the productivity of our economy and boost living standards for communities.“Yet the model we use to deliver and operate much of this infrastructure is broken. “Too often it produces assets and networks that are expensive, perform poorly and fail to exploit the advances in technology that are transforming other industries. Too often the supply chain that delivers our infrastructure seems locked into a cycle of low margins, low investment and dysfunctional relationships.”Not my word but those of the 2017 Infrastructure Client Group report “From Transactions to Enterprises” which unpacked the challenge.And recent project outcomes bear this out if we consider projects such as Crossrail, Jubilee Line Extension, West Coast Mainline upgrade, Hinkley Point C, HS2 – the list goes on. And there are of course many more examples of smaller infrastructure projects failing to deliver. So back in 2017, following this ICG report, Project 13 was born to tackle the problem - an industry-led response to delivery models that fail not just clients and their suppliers, but also the operators and users of our infrastructure systems and networks.Seven years on and the project is going from strength to strength, with support from the World Economic Forum and the Institution of Civil Engineers plus a rake of influential businesses, people and projects.So to find out a bit more, my guest today is Dale Evans, Chair of the Project 13 Strategy Group and partner at Allora Infrastructure. Dale has been intimately involved in the evolution of Project 13 from his time chairing the ICG and while driving industry change as he led the influential @onealliance for Anglian Water.ResourcesProject 13Infrastructure Client GroupFrom Transactions to EnterprisesProject 13 PillarsTransforming Infrastructure PerformanceThe Construction Playbook
In this month's episode of The Engineers Collective podcast from New Civil Engineer we mark one year since the publication of the 2023 update to the PAS 2080 standard for carbon management in infrastructure. We've gathered representatives from Mott MacDonald, the Department for Transport and Anglian Water to gain insight a series of roundtables held by Mott MacDonald where industry stakeholders discussed and debated how PAS 2080 should be implemented in their businesses and projects. DfT head of systems Tom McLenachan tells us about the systems thinking outcomes from the roundtables, Mott MacDonald water and infrastructure technical principal Heather Marshall discusses the procurement outcomes from the debate and Anglian Water @one Alliance carbon sustainability manager Alex Herridge provides insight on the decision making outcomes from the discussions. Prior to the interview portion, NCE editor Gavin Pearson, news editor Rob Hakimian and reporter Tom Johnson discuss some of the month's biggest stories, touching on the lack of infrastructure in the recent Budget and Anglian Water's development of its £2.2bn Fenlands Reservoir. Lastly, Tom tells us about his recent visit to the Woodsmith polyhalite mine in Yorkshire. The Engineers Collective is available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, A-cast, Stitcher, PodBean and via newcivilengineer.com/podcast
This week Lee's driveway makeover comes to the end, but he doesn't forget the wildlife in Partnership with Anglian WaterIve partnered with Anglian Water to shed light on the importance of saving water. Welcome, Lee!water is a precious resource, and we need to do everything we can to conserve it. By using a water butt, you can collect rainwater and reduce your reliance on mains water. It's a simple yet effective way to make a difference.Simply visit our website to learn more about water conservation and how to get your own water butt. Every drop counts, and together, we can make a real impact on our environment.saving water isn't just important; it's essential for the health of our planet and future generations.* Find out What Anglian Water are doing to save water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/how-we-save-water * Want to SAVE water in the garden? https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/ • Anglian Water FREE Garden kit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/order-a-garden-kit/Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book.Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.ukEager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-bookCraving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue!Thanks for listening!
Join us on VUX World for an enlightening episode with Ian Robertson from the Forum, where we delve into the dynamic world of Customer Experience (CX). In this discussion, we'll explore the critical successes and oversights of today's CX leaders, unraveling the common challenges and emerging trends that are shaping the industry. A key focus will be on speech analytics and its interplay with AI - understanding its potential, limitations, and why it hasn't yet become a mainstream tool. We'll discuss the importance of linking what customers say to their actions and outcomes, emphasizing the need to start with identifying the problem rather than jumping to solutions. Ian will shed light on the right questions CX leaders should ask for AI success and why AI solutions often end up isolated. We'll also touch on the significance of silence in speech analytics, the hurdles in acting on data insights, and the balance between striving for perfection and accepting reality. This episode promises to offer a deep dive into the complexities of CX, enhanced by real-world case studies from Capita, The Times, and Anglian Water.Join us as we dive into the details.Unparsed, the world's most loved conversational AI conference returns with more punch, more passion and more impact! Buy your tickets now here - https://www.unparsedconf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Its time to start planting up the driveway that Lee has been creating in partnership with Anglian Water. Plus did Rishi Sunak get back to Lee? Answer is YES, find out what the answer was in todays podcast!Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book.Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.ukEager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-bookCraving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue!Thanks for listening!Ive partnered with Anglian Water to shed light on the importance of saving water. Welcome, Lee!water is a precious resource, and we need to do everything we can to conserve it. By using a water butt, you can collect rainwater and reduce your reliance on mains water. It's a simple yet effective way to make a difference.Simply visit our website to learn more about water conservation and how to get your own water butt. Every drop counts, and together, we can make a real impact on our environment.saving water isn't just important; it's essential for the health of our planet and future generations.* Find out What Anglian Water are doing to save water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/how-we-save-water * Want to SAVE water in the garden? https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/ • Anglian Water FREE Garden kit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/order-a-garden-kit/
The front garden makeover continues with something that changes Lee's gardening life!Ive partnered with Anglian Water to shed light on the importance of saving water. Welcome, Lee!water is a precious resource, and we need to do everything we can to conserve it. By using a water butt, you can collect rainwater and reduce your reliance on mains water. It's a simple yet effective way to make a difference.Simply visit our website to learn more about water conservation and how to get your own water butt. Every drop counts, and together, we can make a real impact on our environment.saving water isn't just important; it's essential for the health of our planet and future generations.* Find out What Anglian Water are doing to save water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/how-we-save-water * Want to SAVE water in the garden? https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/ • Anglian Water FREE Garden kit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/order-a-garden-kit/Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbour! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favourite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book.Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.ukEager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-bookCraving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue!Thanks for listening!
Lee's ripping up his driveway! But Why? In partnership with Anglian Water. Plus you may have seen a similar face in this weeks Sun Newspaper, and Arthur S Handy is back once again. * Find out What Anglian Water are doing to save water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/how-we-save-water * Want to SAVE water in the garden? https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/ • Anglian Water FREE Garden kit: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/help-and-advice/save-water/water-saving-tips/in-the-garden/order-a-garden-kit/Enjoyed this episode? How about sharing the love? Give us a glowing 5-star review, share on your socials, or spread the word to a neighbor! Leave your review, and you might snag a copy of our favorite "How to Get Kids Gardening" book.Transform your school garden journey by joining School Gardening Success today! Experience the outdoors, guided by teacher support, engaging video lessons, and equipped with all the essential tools for a blooming garden. Find out more at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/podEager to create lasting memories while gardening with your children? Grab the "How to Get Kids Gardening" book for just £10 using discount code PODCAST. Every penny from the book goes back into supporting school gardening initiatives. Get your copy at https://skinnyjeangardener.co.uk/shop/how-to-get-kids-gardening-bookCraving more green inspiration? Check out our sister podcast, The Veg Grower Podcast, for an extra dose of vegetable-growing fun. Tune in and let the gardening adventures continue!Thanks for listening!
Hercules Site Services PLC (AIM:HERC) CEO Brusk Korkmaz and CFO Paul Wheatcroft speak to Thomas Warner from Proactive after the UK infrastructure company released an update on its performance during 2023. Korkmaz highlights the increase in operators from 750 in 2022 to over 1,000 in 2023, marking significant growth in their core labour supply business. Key contracts with major clients like Balfour Beatty, Thames Water, and Anglian Water, and the completion of six projects within the year, underscored their operational success. A major milestone was the acquisition of Future Build Recruitment, expanding Hercules' reach into white-collar construction markets. Wheatcroft focuses on the financial elements of the year, which included a 71% revenue increase to £84.7 million and a gross profit rise of 67% to £16.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA soared by 79% to a record £4.1 million, with pre-tax profits significantly up from the previous year. Looking ahead, Korkmaz expresses confidence in the company's growth strategy and a strong project pipeline for 2024, highlighting the establishment of the Hercules Construction Academy as a strategic step to future-proof the business and strengthen industry relationships. #HerculesSiteServices #CEOInterview #CFOInsights #ConstructionIndustry #FinancialGrowth #BusinessStrategy #LaborSupplyGrowth #AcquisitionStrategy #InfrastructureDevelopment #UKConstruction #RecruitmentInConstruction #FutureBuildRecruitment #CompanyGrowth #FinancialResults #ConstructionMarket #InvestmentStrategy #BusinessExpansion #CorporateInterview #ProactivInterview #ConstructionAcademy #IndustryLeaders #ConstructionTraining #UKBusinessGrowth #BuildingIndustry #OperationalSuccess #ProactiveInvestors #labour #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews
Mike & Karen are joined by Richard Reynolds, Senior Agronomy Advisor at Anglian Water, for an enlightening discussion about the relationship between farming and water efficiency. Digging deep into the increasing need for water to be managed in a more holistic way to protect our supply and food production. Get in touch with the show with any of your questions or comments: podcast@ccwater.org.uk Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfall_podcast/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waterfall_Pod Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction and hellos 6:30 - What even is agronomy anyways? 9:16 - Why are water companies hiring people to speak to farmers? 13:37 - The successful projects Richard has worked on 19:35 - The impact of the last few years of extreme rainfall events 26:41 - Longer term plans going forward 27:30 - New opportunities working with local communities 31:15 - Pollution confusion issues in farming 34:30 - Richard's own personal water use 37:00 - Final thoughts and farewell
Droughtcast returns for another rapid rundown of all the news you need to know about the drought situation across England & Wales. Email any questions you have about drought and we'll answer them on the podcast: podcast@ccwater.org.uk Timestamps 1:03 - South West Water's Chief Customer Officer, Laura Flowerdew, discusses the imminent lifting of Cornwall & South Devon's hosepipe ban on 25 September 6:10 - Director of Programmes and Planning at Water UK, Samuel Larsen, reflects on whether the water industry trade body believes the sector is taking adequate measures to prevent future hosepipe bans 14:57 - Head of Water Resources & Drought for Anglian Water, Sarah Underhill, talks about how drought has impacted the region and their plans for the future to improve resilience.
Angela Walker In Conversation - Inspirational Interviews, Under-Reported News
Water companies in the UK have been dumping ever-increasing amounts of sewage into our rivers and waterways. Now, a law suit could hit them where it hurts and cost them hundreds of millions of pounds. Law firm Leigh Day is leading a collective action accusing them of abusing their dominant position by over-charging customers. The action hinges on the allegation that water companies knowingly failed to report the number and extent of sewage discharges and were therefore allowed to charge customers more. The first claim has been issued against Severn Trent and further claims will be issued against Thames Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water. Zöe Mernick-Levene , a partner at law firm Leigh Day explains the case against them which is being brought by Professor Carolyn Roberts an environmental and water consultant.Ashley Smith from campaign group Windrush Against Sewage Pollution joins us to talk about his work and explain how mathematician Peter Hammond used AI to expose thousands of unnoticed spills. We delve into how this data is captured, scrutinized and the fact that just 1% of it is reviewed by the environment agency. We'll probe into why water companies are being secretive about data and the crucial impact of citizen scientists in pushing the case forward. We'll also be discussing the reports from dozens of elite triathletes who say they fell ill after competing in the World Championships in Sunderland's water and the response from Northumbria Water. Listen in as we scrutinise the statement issued by the Environment Agency and DEFRA .Brace yourself for a deep dive into the legal challenges faced by water companies for their pollution. Ashley unfolds the inception of Windrush Against Sewage Pollution and its efforts to expose the deteriorating condition of the River Windrush. Zöe uncovers their legal warfare using opt-out claims to make corporate giants rethink their actions. We'll also compare the water systems globally to the UK's, exploring how privatisation led to profits at the expense of infrastructure. Ending on a note of damages, we decipher how a tribunal would decide the overpayment for each customer.#WaterPollutionUK #SewageScandal #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterwayAbuse #LegalAction #CorporateAccountability #PollutionLawsuit #SewageDischarge #RiversInDanger #EnvironmentalImpact #CitizenScientists #AIExposesPollution #CleanWaterRights #CorporateMisconduct #TransparencyMatters #RiverHealth #WaterwayProtection #PrivatizationEffects #GlobalWaterSystems #PollutionConsequences #LegalChallenges #InfrastructureImpact #CorporateResponsibility #SustainabilityMatters #PollutionAwareness #EnvironmentalAdvocacySupport the showhttps://www.angelawalkerreports.com/
In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Hayley chat with Jonathan Hill, Head of Occupational Health at Anglian Water, the first water company to achieve certification to ISO 45003. They talk about the business case for investment in employee mental health, and Jonathan shares his learnings from going through the process of implementing ISO 45003.
In this episode, Lee chats with James Edmondson, an experienced and results-oriented Agile leader and systemic team coach, with a reputation for working collaboratively with senior teams in both operational and head office environments. He is a people focussed leader with highly attuned emotional intelligence that enables strong relationships at all levels and also a veteran with over 20 years of experience working collaboratively under pressure and with a character that inspires the very best out of high-performing teams. Lee and James discuss his ‘water-based' career, his adaptation of military ‘cell' structures as a form of team management, the meaning of ‘agile' in a team context, moving from military to civilian life, and the lessons he has learned in teams and leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS From 20 years in the Navy to his current career with Anglian Water, James has always specialised in team focus. One of James' first tasks was dealing with the COVID response which gave him invaluable experience in change management. James uses a ‘cell' system model which he learned from the Navy in his team-leading strategy. James is now a certified team coach after training in the field. The idea of an all-powerful, super-efficient, singular leader is a myth. Get rid of the ego, be humble, ask questions and know that you do not know all the answers. BEST MOMENTS‘I remember looking into the Navy as a teenager and thinking, goodness me, it's just like a really good rugby team or really good football team or really good cricket team. They're always playing together and got focus on an outcome.'-James ‘That cell structure gave us a really cohesive unit. It decentralised leadership to a certain extent. With the way we connected it all together it allowed people to have shared awareness and real clarity on what we were trying to achieve.'-James‘I started to dig into what ‘agile' meant and I did a couple of courses.'-James ‘You've used the word ‘teams' a lot and you've also used ‘team of teams'. What is it about teams that make you feel the way you do and what is it that makes a great team?'-Lee‘The notion of a heroic leader or a superman or supergirl just getting things done on their own is nonsense.'-James‘What makes a great leader? There's so much to go into here but straight away it's humility and trust.'-James VALUABLE RESOURCESBusiness Problems Solved Podcast ABOUT THE HOSTFor the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker. CONTACT METHODYou can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194Lee@leehoughton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media
Alison Lambert joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss what can be learned about pet insurance in the United States from pet insurance in the UK and Australia. Both the UK and Australia have traditionally had much greater utilization of pet insurance by pet owners, and as a result, pet insurance in those countries looks quite a bit different than it does in the US. Now, as the market for pet insurance in the United States grows by leaps and bounds, what changes can we expect as more and more pet owners acquire insurance? LINKS: OnSwitch: https://onswitch.co.uk/ CareCredit: https://www.carecredit.com/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Alison Lambert is a proven business leader having created an award-winning business from scratch. Seeing a niche and creating innovative products and services that have created real change in a conservative business sector, Alison has led the Onswitch team to become the brand leader in their sector in a challenging economic climate and with a very conservative profession. Alison has coached start-ups and mature businesses to business improvement and has a certain way of enabling change in even the most “traditional” of characters. At the beginning of her business career Alison spent time coaching non-Vet sector businesses ranging from Anglian Water to Norwich Union now Aviva. Prior to starting her own business Alison spent 10 years in FMCG with MARS and Colgate Palmolive Alison is Honorary Associate Professor in Business at Nottingham Vet School and was awarded the Australian Veterinary Association inaugural “Business Thought Leadership” award in 2019 and the RCVS Impact Award in 2021
Andrew Page, Head of Commercial Services at Anglian Water shares the benefits achieved from alliancing with Tom Douglas, Construction and Engineering partner at Eversheds Sutherland and Edd Burton, Director in Buildings and Places and Advisory Services Lead in Infrastructure at AECOM.
Rewiring a business around a new set of purpose-driven priorities is a huge undertaking. It can take several years and involve reassessing strategy, culture, innovation, and investment. Companies serious about purpose recognise that every decision either advances or detracts from the role they play in profitably solving problems for people and the planet.In her latest podcast episode, Given CEO Becky Willan spoke with Peter Simpson, CEO of Anglian Water and founding member and co-Chair of the University of Cambridge's Corporate Leaders Group (CLG), about what it takes for businesses to play a meaningful role in the transition to a climate-neutral, resource-efficient and socially inclusive economy. Listen to Purposing to get the insider's story on how Peter has led Anglian Water's transformation into a truly purpose-driven business, including the move to enshrine their purpose in the fabric of their company constitution; their Articles of Association. These efforts have been widely recognised in the UK; they were named Responsible Business of the Year in 2017, voted ‘best place to work' in the UK by Glassdoor in 2019, and earned the Queen's Award for Sustainable Development in 2020.Do you want to learn how to build a purpose-driven business from Given, the consultancy that's helped some of the world's largest organisations become purposeful? Download the Insiders' Guide to Purpose HERE. Links: BSI standard on purpose-LED business: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/standards/bsi-knowledge/sustainability/purpose-and-esg-standards/ Responsible Business Tracker by Business in the Community: https://www.bitc.org.uk/the-responsible-business-tracker/
Find out more about this event on our website: https://bit.ly/3C6z1Ll Uncertainty is not really uncertainty at all but just demonstrates a lack of foresight, imagination, and vision; as well as an unwillingness to think about the maverick or unthinkable – good and bad - and be ready for it or take advantage of it. If we are to meet the challenges that an everchanging world is throwing at us, then the task of accepting that uncertainty is about exploring the possible, rather than the impossible must be recognised by strategists, policy developers, political leaders, and boards and executive committees across the private, public and civil society sectors. This is highly resonant in the current disruptive and VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) times – magnified by the impact of the pandemic, ongoing digital change and increasing inequality. The term ‘unknown–unknowns' is ubiquitous, albeit most future uncertain events do not fall into this category. However, it has been used to absolve decision makers from challenge and even rightful criticism especially post-event – in hindsight. Whilst there may have been good oversight of the ‘known' aspects or what is extrapolated from the past, poor insight and poor foresight are the prime culprits. Most future uncertainties are ‘known-unknowns' or inevitable surprises. It is our reliance on the past, accepted models and lack of accepting alternative , even challenging perspectives, which limits our thinking and actions. This re-positioning of uncertainties can help mitigate the impact of such risks through better foresight-aware contingency planning. As a result, the enemy is not uncertainty itself but our lack of imagination when trying to visualise the future. Most questions now are behavioural. The next industrial revolution is more psychological. As a result, we must expand traditional solution spaces by better embracing creativity and psychology rather than relying on the limiting spaces dominated by metrics and past models. To better understand uncertainty, we must deconstruct it and get to grips with its component parts. Three main questions are posed: 1) What are the main structural components that make up the conditions under which uncertainty operates? 2) What scenario lenses can be used when exploring uncertainty? 3) What behavioural factors do we need to consider when analysing the human responses to uncertainty? Practitioners, having to deal with making better decisions under uncertainty, will find the webinar a useful guide. Speakers: Bruce Garvey provides specialist support for organisations faced with high levels of uncertainty and complexity, addressing problems and issues at a strategic level. His knowledge base allows him to address client problems and issues at a strategic level via a Systems Thinking (Holistic) approach. He has developed proprietary decision support software to help structure complex problems and which has been licenced to organisations such as NATO and Anglian Water. The software and its accompanying process, helps decision makers to reduce often large potential problems to a much smaller set of viable options. Dowshan Humzah is an independent board director and strategic advisor who has delivered transformative business growth, industry firsts, digital innovation and talent diversity, having held executive roles with RSA Insurance, Virgin Media, Orange, Procter & Gamble and four digital start-ups. He has a multi-faceted career with a portfolio of board, advisory and consulting roles. As a non-executive, he focuses much of his efforts on improving performance and quality via board composition and representation. His directorships include Chair UK Advisory Board, Board Apprentice Global; Member of Council, Gresham College; and Chair, Overcoming MS.
A plan to flood more than a thousand acres of Lincolnshire farmland to create a new reservoir is being met with strong opposition. More than 2000 people have signed a petition opposing Anglian Water's plans for the site near Sleaford. The company says the facility is vital to secure future water supplies as our climate changes and as demand for water grows. Farming Today regularly reports on concerns for farmer's mental health - and now a study suggests farmers are also regularly being subjected to abusive behaviour from members of the public. Researchers from the University of Exeter say it is leading to a "strong sense of disconnection" with the wider public. We speak to the Farming Community Network, which says it wants to do more to connect farmers with the communities that live near by. And as we start a whole week looking at UK wine production, we find out how climate change has been affecting the types of wine being produced. Presented by Charlotte Smith Produced in Bristol by Natalie Donovan
On this week's episode we go through the top stories: - HSBC and Temasek launch infra financing platform - More details emerge on Barka V financing - Atradius backs loan for Moroccan ammonia and hydrogen plant - MET to acquire first Polish solar project - Deutsche GigaNetz closes fiber roll-out financing - Anglian Water issues C$350m green bond - Q Energy to build France's largest floating solar project Plus, download your copy of our Deals of the Year 2021 report and get your deal submissions ready for the chance to win in 2022!
In this week's episode: Who's to blame for the water shortages? James Forsyth, The Spectator's political editor and Ciaran Nelson from Anglian Water join us to discuss the UK's deteriorating water supply. (0.29) Also this week: Is it time for some old-fashioned Tory state-building? Tim Stanley from the Telegraph shares his vision for a Conservative future. He's joined by Annabel Denham, director of communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs. (11.19) And finally: What's behind France's new sexual politics? Jonathan Miller writes about a new civil war in France between the nudes and prudes. He's joined by Louise Perry, columnist and author of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution. (23.08) Hosted by Lara Prendergast. Produced by Natasha Feroze.
In this week's episode: Who's to blame for the water shortages? James Forsyth, The Spectator's political editor and Ciaran Nelson from Anglian Water join us to discuss the UK's deteriorating water supply. (0.29) Also this week: Is it time for some old-fashioned Tory state-building? Tim Stanley from the Telegraph shares his vision for a Conservative future. He's joined by Annabel Denham, director of communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs. (11.19) And finally: What's behind France's new sexual politics? Jonathan Miller writes about a new civil war in France between the nudes and prudes. He's joined by Louise Perry, columnist and author of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution. (23.08) Hosted by Lara Prendergast. Produced by Natasha Feroze.
A global health emergency is declared, so how worried should we be? Adam is joined in the studio by the BBC's James Gallagher and Dr Rosamund Lewis from the World Health Organisation, to discuss the global outbreak of Monkeypox and how the world can get it under control. Also, there's a warning today that parts of England may face drought conditions if the hot weather persists without rain. Anglian Water's Regan Harris talks us through how to save water at home and what companies are doing to prepare for shortages. Today's Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming and Clare Williamson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
O Reino Unido pode ficar sem abastecimento de água. Comunicados divulgados nesta segunda-feira (18) por grandes empresas como a Anglian Water e a Bristol Water Foundation alertam para o risco da falta de água devido à onda de calor que assola a Europa.
Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3OlkWgV Purpose is a concept that has been confused and abused to the point where some are thinking of moving to something else. In this talk, Victoria will set out why she thinks purpose is a concept of profound significance for business and society, because it encapsulates and operationalised the paradigm shift happening at the heart of economics and business. Having lived through a necessary time of proliferation and noise, consensus is starting to emerge about precisely what it is to be a purpose-driven organisation is. This is best evidence by the - about to be launched - first national guidance standard: PAS 808: Purpose-driven Organisations: Worldviews, Principles and Behaviours which was steered by a range of actors including Anglian Water, JLL, B Lab (C Corp), Prof Colin Mayer, John Lewis, ReGenerate, UK Government (DCMS), Future Fit Foundation and Business in the Community. Victoria will outline the accountability frame for purpose at the heart of this standard and how far she thinks purpose-driven firms can create the long-term wellbeing for everyone that we are in danger of irreversibly losing. Speaker: Dr Victoria Hurth works at the intersect of academia and hands-on business to help companies transition to be drivers of long-term wellbeing for all (sustainability). She works most of her time at the University of Cambridge – as a Fellow of the Institute for Sustainability Leadership and as a Visiting Fellow at Judge Business School. focuses on five core pillars: purpose, governance, marketing, leadership and culture. Victoria is currently Technical Author for the first national standard specifying the Worldviews, Principles and Behaviours of Purpose-Driven Organisations (PAS 808). She co-led the process to create ISO 37000, the first global consensus standard on organisational governance and currently co-leads the ISO working group (TC309/WG1) developing standards on Indicators of Effective Governance (ISO 37006) and guidance for governing bodies in Using, Selecting and Creating Indicators (ISO 37005). Victoria is an UNCTAD review panel member for ISAR Honors, was a member of the UNCTAD/UNEP Task Force developing a methodology for SDG indicator 12.6.1 and their guidance on core SDG indicators for business, and was a member of WBCSD's working group on Governance. She is a director of the Soil Association.
Is one of the most frequently asked questions when integrating sustainable urban drainage solutions in the public realm. Our recent interview with the renowned George Warren, ex flood lead at Hammersmith & Fulham and GLA, now Anglian Water highlights the ongoing requirement for partnership with local authorities to tackle adoption and maintenance barriers and break the lack of understanding to encourage nature-based solutions for the benefit of all and support climate adaption.
Anglian Water is the first utility to embed public interest into its Articles of Association, in effect committing the business to consider factors other than profits. With purpose now at the heart of its business strategy, I chat with Anglian Water's director of brand and communications, Ciaran Nelson, about what that means in practice.The Conscious Communicator is a brand new podcast brought to you by CorpComms Magazine.In our first series - which is supported by Lloyds Banking Group - host Helen Dunne is focusing on corporate purpose.If you're enjoying The Conscious Communicator podcast please do like and follow in your usual app and do consider leaving a review.To find out more about the host, Helen Dunne, and CorpComms Magazine, visit the website.This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.
Científicos encontraron en el Reino Unido los colosales restos fosilizados de un ictiosaurio —conocido coloquialmente como "dragón marino"— de 180 millones de años de antigüedad, en lo que los investigadores calificaron como uno de los descubrimientos más importantes de la región. Descubierto en un embalse del condado de Rutland, en la región inglesa de East Midlands, el espécimen es el fósil de ictiosaurio mayor y más completo que se haya encontrado en el Reino Unido, ya que mide casi 10 metros de largo y su cráneo pesa una tonelada. También se cree que es el primero de su especie —Temnodontosaurus trigonodon— que se encuentra en el Reino Unido. Los ictiosaurios, reptiles marinos que vivieron junto a los dinosaurios, se parecían a los delfines por la forma de su cuerpo. Se extinguieron hace unos 90 millones de años, tras aparecer por primera vez hace 250 millones de años. Este ictiosaurio se descubrió en febrero del año pasado en la Reserva Natural de Rutland Water. Lo hizo el grupo de trabajo de Joe Davis, jefe del equipo de conservación de Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust, que gestiona la reserva natural en colaboración con el propietario Anglian Water. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/estacion-online2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/estacion-online2/support
In this episode, SAP UKI Managing Director Michiel Verhoeven speaks to Peter Simpson, CEO at Anglian Water, to discuss our new purpose driven partnership, under a shared vision to drive positive business transformation through environmental, social and economic prosperity. Working together, SAP and Anglian Water are trailblazing a Life-Centred Design approach to business strategy and development, taking into account ecological and socio-economic impacts across production, distribution and disposal. Peter Simpson has been Chief Executive Officer of Anglian Water Group since October 2013, and was previously Managing Director of Anglian Water from January 2010 and Chief Operating Officer from 2004. Peter is a founding member, and now co-chair, of the Prince of Wales's Corporate Leaders Group in the UK, run by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, which provides a strong voice to support UK leadership nationally and internationally on the transition to a climate neutral, resource efficient, socially inclusive economy by 2050. Peter also works with Business in the Community (BITC) as Chair of the Climate Adaptation Taskforce and Chair of the East of England Leadership Team, and sits on the Board of Trustees of WaterAid. Peter is a Chartered Water and Environmental Manager, a Chartered Scientist and a Chartered Environmentalist. In 2016, he was made an Honorary Fellow of both the Society of the Environment and the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. He holds an MBA from Warwick Business School. Peter was Chairman of Water UK from April 2012 to October 2013, and is a Past President of the Institute of Water.
How important are qualifications when building a treasury career? Jane Pilcher, the Group Treasurer at Anglian Water Group, believes that qualifications are key, but they're not the only thing needed for a treasury career. In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Jane explains why adaptability and a willingness to learn and grow are essential if you want to build a successful treasury career. Anglian Water Group's principal business is Anglian Water, the group's regulated water and sewerage company, which supplies water and water recycling services to more than six million customers in the east of England and Hartlepool. The group also includes Anglian Venture Holdings. In her current role, Jane is responsible for all finance and treasury activities of the group. However, her prime responsibilities are to raise group debt, work with bank investor relations, and liaise with the three rating agencies. In August 2017, Jane led the launch of the company's inaugural green bond, the first GBP Utility public bond, and the first GBP bond since 2015. She was responsible for procuring the Second Party Opinion, writing the Company's Green Bond Framework, and leading the extensive investor marketing to deliver a successful bond. Other responsibilities included the asset and liability management of the £1bn+ pension fund. She is also a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers and a Non-Executive Director of the Loughborough Building Society. On the podcast, we discussed… How Jane made the move from banking to treasury Jane's experience with Anglican Water Group and why there's never a dull moment How treasury has changed and what the future looks like The biggest challenge of hiring Why adaptability and willingness to learn are just as vital as qualifications Jane's tips for aspiring treasurers You can connect with Jane on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-pilcher-86149422/?originalSubdomain=uk (LinkedIn). Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you've recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (Find out more here). Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you're enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
In this episode of Voices of Construction, Noah speaks with Production Managers Umut & Daniel, who are working on a large-scale pipeline project in the United Kingdom for Anglian Water. They discuss the differences of working in construction in the UK vs the US and also the importance of work/life balance. A great episode with a lot of knowledge sharing. Enjoy!
In a first for the BASIS Agronomy Matters Podcast, this episode has been produced in collaboration with Championing the Farmed Environment (CFE), a partnership which supports farmers to deliver environmental benefits within a productive farming business. This episode was therefore co-hosted by Greg Hopkinson from BASIS and Ellenor Litobarski from CFE. The key topic for this podcast was water quality, looking at how we can manage the movement of soil and water in order to protect watercourses and the wider environment. Our three guests each provided a unique perspective on the impacts agriculture and food production can have on water quality, and what we can do to tackle these issues. Firstly we spoke to Kelly Hewson-Fisher, Catchment Adviser for Anglian Water. Kelly explained what challenges water companies face, and how they are working with farmers to help tackle these issues, for example a collaborative research project in the Great Eau Catchment. If you would like to find out more about the work Anglian Water are doing then please visit their website. We were then joined by Colin Peters, Break Crops Specialist at NIAB, who gave the perspective of a farmer and agronomist on why it is so important that we reduce the risk of soil erosion and pesticide pollution impacting water quality. And finally we spoke to Helen Cheshire, Senior Farming Adviser at the Woodland Trust. Helen explained how integrating tree planting into the agricultural landscape can help mitigate soil erosion and protect the wider environment. For our BASIS Professional Register Members please listen to the end of this episode to find out how to claim one CPD point.
Mike Drew is a biodiversity advisor for Anglian Water and a licensed bird ringer. He has monitored and managed Nightingale nesting sites in the East of England for over a decade. Mike shares his observations of this iconic bird and tells us about the research which helped inform habitat action plans produced by the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology). This interview was originally live-streamed on May 20, 2021. The video recording can be found here. A special thanks to Nick Clayton for permission to use his photograph for the episode artwork. TImestamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:59 Promo: Last episode / Casual Birder Weekly 00:01:54 Conversation with Mike Drew 00:42:35 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee Tell me about your birds 00:43:16 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net
Celebrating World Water Day and it's theme of Valuing Water, join CIWEM President Niki Roach as she interviews WaterAid's Country Director, Tripti Rai to explore the water, sanitation and hygiene situation in Nepal. Tripti expains how an innovative partnership with Anglian Water in the UK has led to more than just skills sharing on the ground.Niki's co-host for this episode is Neil Dewis, Chair of WaterAid in Yorkshire and Director of Water Service Delivery for Yorkshire Water. Neil offers his reflections on the conversation and the comparison with the 20 towns initiative that Yorkshire Water and WaterAid Ethiopia have recently developed.
Star Wars documentary filmmaker, David Whiteley joins us to talk about his Star Wars journey, his films Toy Empire and The Galaxy Britain Built as well as his YouTube show, Star Wars Xtra. Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheBlastDoors Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ATGcast Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheblastDoors Do you like #BeyondTheBlastDoors and want more? Consider supporting BTBD on Patreon! You can help guide how they create more content, and have it tailored to what you like. Check it out! #Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BeyondTheBlastdoors From http://davidwhiteleymedia.co.uk/ David has spent the last 25 years in TV and radio, broadcasting, producing, directing and making top quality, award winning films. He spent 23 years at the BBC presenting the BBC One Current Affairs Programme 'Inside Out'. He has also presented and produced films for 'The One Show' (BBC ONE), The Victoria Derbyshire programme (BBC TWO) and fronted/produced documentaries for BBC FOUR, BBC WORLD and BBC ARTS. On top of that he has also presented hundreds of hours of live TV. Born on May the Fourth (Yes, Star Wars day!), 1977 (the year Star Wars was released), he was destined to be a life-long fan of the movies. Having hit upon the idea of making a documentary about the Brits behind Star Wars, he embarked on, what would become a four-year project to tell their stories. Firstly in 2017, with an hour long film, 'The Galaxy Britain Built' broadcast on BBC FOUR and BBC WORLD and then extending that to a 90 minute feature in 2019. David has also written a book, The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Talent Behind Star Wars. (Published by U.S. publisher, BearManor Media). In 2019, he also made a 30-minute featurette about Palitoy Star Wars Toys and the phenomenon in Britain, 'Toy Empire.' Both Star Wars documentaries received widespread critical acclaim as well as Royal Television Society Awards (Programme of the Year and Post-Production). David now runs the production company Galaxy Productions. David also works as a media consultant and trainer with many UK and global brands including Marks and Spencer, Mini Cooper, Anglian Water, Gardline Marine Surveys, CEFAS and Bernard Matthews. He can offer bespoke training as well as corporate advice and filmmaking. David is an experienced and regular host of prestigious industry awards ceremonies around the UK. Clients include LABC, NORSE, The Kingsley Group and Archant Media. He can entertain a room of hundreds of people and ensure a good night is had by all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atgcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/atgcast/support
In this first episode of the second series of the Engaging Internal Comms, The Big Picture People’s Craig Smith talks to Linda McCormack, who is Head of Internal Communications at Anglian Water. Anglian Water has around 5,000 core employees and thousands more partner employees who bring required skillsets to enhance the company as a business and a service. Successful organisations rely on a good reputation. This provides the foundation of customer loyalty that leads to repeat business and referrals. However, an organisation’s good reputation externally will only surface from a good reputation internally, amongst its own people and this is what we explore in this episode.
Anglian Water currently enjoys a daily surplus of 150 million litres of water, but this is forecast to become a 150 million litre deficit by 2045. To help mitigate this shortfall it is constructing hundreds of kilometres of large diameter pipeline, as well as pumping stations and storage points to divert water from areas with...
In advance of some new episodes, here is a compilation of our best nuggets of leadership advice so far.Put together before the coronavirus crisis, it features leaders of arts institutions Royal Albert Hall and English National Opera, clothing and food brands Amanda Wakeley and Leon, big employers Anglian Water and University of Liverpool, digital challengers Trainline and Pharmacy2U and the RSPB wildlife charity, among others.Bosses talk about the importance of having a vision, managing change, the benefits of mentorship, disruption, growth, motivating staff, the challenge of starting up and how to wind down.It is a reminder from gentler times of the need for good leadership. Find out more @leadingpod or www.leadingpod.com
Jack Buckner and Peter Simpson join James Ashton to discuss learning from the approach of top athletes, developing a winning culture and the power of long service. Jack Buckner is chief executive of British Swimming, the elite aquatics governing body going for gold at the Olympics and other international competitions. Buckner works closely with the home nations’ swimming organisations to find and train the next Adam Peaty and Tom Daley, as well as encouraging mass participation in swimming and diving. Buckner has also experienced the Olympics as a competitor. He was a leading 5,000-metre runner and early campaigner against drug abuse in sport. Turning to administration, he held senior roles at Sport England and led the British Triathlon Federation. Peter Simpson is chief executive of Anglian Water, the biggest water provider in England and Wales by geography which serves more than six million customers between the Humber and Thames estuaries and employs 5,000 staff. Since taking day-to-day control of the business in 2004, Simpson must balance the demands of customers, shareholders and the environment. He joined Anglian in 1989 - before water industry privatisation - and ran overseas offshoots in the Czech Republic and USA. Find out more @leadingpod or www.leadingpod.com
Today’s episode is a bonus, brought as a collaboration between Bristol Water, Anglian Water and Essex and Suffolk Water. It was recorded at Innovate East, a collaborative event put on to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the water industry. This episode explores digitalisation and sustainability – these are two topics of great importance and influence in today’s world. The digital world is driven by the giant technological strides achieved by developments such as the Internet of things, artificial intelligence, robotics etc. It is all about the pursuit of efficiencies. Sustainability issues are driven by climate change and environmental degredation leading to the need to preserve resources and prioritise environmental governance. We discuss whether these two topics can ever come together and whether emerging digital technologies can help water companies deliver on their sustainability goals. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and look forward to hearing what you think of it.
Do you use pigs in your arable rotation? Or perhaps your pigs form part of someone else’s rotation? In this episode, we hear how producers and landlords can work together to benefit not only each other, but the environment as well. Useful links and information Livestock and the arable rotation (https://ahdb.org.uk/livestock-and-the-arable-rotation) Targeted at managers of arable-based systems who are thinking about livestock opportunities for the first time, this guide includes sections on leys, cover crops, forage crops, maize, outdoor pig production and manures. Cover crops (https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/cover-crops) A cover crop is a non-cash crop grown primarily for the purpose of ‘protecting or improving’ between periods of regular crop production. Take a look at our resources and farmer case studies. Presentations from the meeting: https://ahdb.org.uk/events/pigs-in-the-rotation-swaffham-norfolk Farming rules for water podcast (https://audioboom.com/posts/7305375-farming-rules-for-water) In this episode, Zanita Markham talks to the Environment Agency about farming rules for water and the measures you can take to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching, building on the good practice already in operation. Get in touch Order a free cab sticker (https://pork.ahdb.org.uk/publications-tools/on-farm-resources/) with a reminder of how far away from water courses muck heaps need to be situated. (https://pork.ahdb.org.uk/publications-tools/on-farm-resources/) Andrew Palmer, AHDB: andrew.palmer@ahdb.org.uk (mailto:andrew.palmer@ahdb.org.uk ) Email: comms@ahdb.org.uk (mailto:comms@ahdb.org.uk) and sign up (https://ahdb.org.uk/keeping-in-touch%20) to receive the latest information from AHDB. Key stakeholders involved with this activity: Norfolk Rivers Trust: https://norfolkriverstrust.org/ Anglian Water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/in-the-community/protecting-our-environment/ Environment Agency: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency Suffolk FWAG: https://www.suffolkfwag.co.uk/ Natural England: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england Catchment Sensitive Farming: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/catchment-sensitive-farming-reduce-agricultural-water-pollution Kings Crops: https://www.kingscrops.co.uk/contact
The guest interviewee for our second podcast series episode is Steve Coles REnvTech, Process Controller at Anglian Water. Steve is based at Wing Water Treatment Works, which treats water extracted from Rutland Water reservoir. He also acts as a Biodiversity Champion, encouraging biodiversity by cultivating flower fields at the Wing site. Steve gained his REnvTech registration through the Institute of Water in 2015. Institute of Water: https://www.instituteofwater.org.uk //Anglian Water: https://www.anglianwater.co.uk // Twitter: @SocEnv_HQ // YouTube: Society for the Environment //Website: socenv.org.uk/podcast //
On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Jane Pilcher, the Group Treasurer at Anglian Water Group. Anglian Water Group's principal business is Anglian Water, the group's regulated water and sewerage company, which supplies water and water recycling services to more than six million customers in the east of England and Hartlepool. Anglian Venture Holdings is the investment and management vehicle responsible for the Anglian Water Group’s commercial businesses across the UK and Ireland, with over £100 million invested to date. These businesses have a combined turnover in excess of £500 million and offer customers a wealth of expertise in the water industry and infrastructure related sectors. As the company’s Group Treasurer, Jane is responsible for all finance and treasury activities of the group. However, her prime responsibility is to raise group debt, debt and bank investor relations, and liaise with the three rating agencies. Jane and I had an interesting discussion about her experience in treasury, her current role with Anglian Water Group and where she sees the future of the treasury industry going next. It’s a fantastic episode and one that you’re going to find a lot of value from, especially if you’re interested in pursuing a treasury career. On the podcast we discussed… Jane’s career journey from working in commercial banking to obtaining her existing role as a Group Treasurer How Jane’s role has changed since her early days working with Anglian Water Group Managing debt for a private ownership company Vs. a public ownership company Working and managing different treasury regulations from multiple sources The importance of treasury qualifications to better understand the treasury industry How the treasury department and its systems have adapted over the years An insight into Anglian Water Group’s relationship with the US private placement market What Jane looks for when recruiting candidates to fill treasury positions within the organisation Why the ACT and FCT are so important to have on your CV Jane’s prediction for the future of treasury Advice for aspiring treasury professionals who want to pursue a treasury career Much more! You can get in touch with Jane by reaching out to her through LinkedIn profile. You can also learn more about Anglian Water Group over on their website. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE GIVE US A RATING HERE
Matthew Pluke, Head of Energy of Anglian Water discusses 'Energy storage in the water industry': • Why are water companies interested in energy storage? • What are the risks, issues and opportunities? Find out more about Future of Utilities here >> bit.ly/2Jhh8f7
Augmented Reality and HoloLens Technology with Max Doelle Maximilian Doelle is Chief Prototyper at Kazendi - a lean innovation studio that exists to challenge processes and enlighten minds for a changing world. Max works to inspire companies towards better customer engagement by demonstrating the opportunities that come with emerging technologies. With his team, he is speeding up innovation and challenging the status quo through radical iteration. Kazendi has now delivered over 10 commercial HoloLens projects for clients such as Liverpool Victoria insurance, Allianz, Anglian Water, Selligent and many others. Therefore, the team is now considered Europe’s experts on prototyping for HoloLens. Contact Max: Web: https://www.kazendi.com/ Email: max@kazendi.com You Tube Video Mentioned on our Interview regarding how Augmented Reality is paving the way in which organizations can serve their customers for the better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eeUP... Contact Avrohom: web: http://asktheceo.biz email: avrohomg@asktheceo.biz Twitter: @avrohomg Instagram: @avrohomg Phone: +1 (845) 418-5340 Phone: +972-72-224-4449 Avrohom is a Cybersecurity advisor who specializes in security solutions for Telecom Providers and Contact Centers in Global Organizations. He comes from a 20+ year career in Telecom, where he helped businesses around the world install and maintain their communication systems and contact centers. He is a Top-ranked global IoT expert by Postscapes.com, followed worldwide on Twitter, and a frequent speaker on using technology to accelerate revenue growth. Avrohom is also the founder of #AskTheCEO, an online technology thought leadership community, whose mission is to create an online platform where people can go to learn about the latest in technology, without a sales pitch, jargon, or call to action. Listen to him share the latest technology trends, tools, and best practices, on #AskTheCEO — broadcasted on YouTube, with all shows available on iTunes and Sound Cloud.
Mike Stonard interviews Keith Driver about a new scheme the council and Anglian Water have recently released on the recycling of cooking oils and fats. Keith Driver is our current cabinet member for neighbourhoods and community safety and was also the Lord Mayor last year. Norwich City Council has released a scheme which will make it easier to recycle cooking oils and fats to help improve upon the environment. They propose that they will use the recycled oils and fats to create bio diesels for cars. Norwich Today with Mike Stonard read more