Utilities

Leading Sustainable Transformation in the Utilities Sector

Empowering the Utilities Sector with Sustainable Solutions for a Resilient Future.

Driving sustainable change

  • €410b Using the latest sustainable technologies in construction could save €410 billion annually on worldwide energy spending. (Source: British Assessment)
  • 14% of net greenhouse gas emissions in the UK came from electricity supply in 2022 (Source: UK Government)
  • 6% The water industry accounts for 6% of Co2 emissions (Source: The Water Industry)
  • 50% More than half of the UK’s electricity in 2024 came from renewable sources (Source: Uswitch)

How we can help

Amidst the global shift towards sustainability, Action Sustainability champions effective supply chain management tailored for the utilities sector.

Our expertise supports utilities companies in navigating evolving legislation and achieving ambitious environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

Through innovative strategies and rigorous supply chain assessments, we enhance transparency, mitigate risks, and drive operational excellence.

Join us in shaping a cleaner, more sustainable future for the utilities sector, where responsible practices pave the way for long-term resilience and positive societal impact.

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Who we’ve helped

“Action Sustainability’s expertise was instrumental in seamlessly integrating social value into our existing procurement processes. Their invaluable guidance not only enhanced but deepened the integration of social value, bringing a transformative impact to our procurement function.”

Rory O’Callaghan, Sustainable Procurement & Supply Chain Risk Manager SSE PLC

“Action Sustainability’s expertise has greatly enhanced our approach to social sustainability. Their gap analysis and five-year roadmap have aligned our commitments with our Just Transition Strategy and local governmental requirements, improving our community engagement and driving meaningful change. Their evidence-based, holistic approach ensures lasting positive impacts. Vaishali has been instrumental in helping us assess our maturity in social sustainability, leveraging her expertise in supply chains, sustainability, and regulatory requirements, including ESG and other local standards.”

Jennifer Peat Sustainability Specialist

“At Anglian Water Services, we are striving to be leaders in what we do, and in collaboration with other utility companies, share best practice and improve along the journey. The work carried out by Action Sustainability ensures we follow a robust Golden Thread methodology for embedding sustainability in our work stream and organisation. The report provided very useful insights on utilising existing governance and resources to enable sustainable supply and a sustainable supply chain. We also received a detailed report on further support and things we could implement as quick wins in-house to take us to our sustainability goals and ambitions.”

Kallie Dickens Procurement Development Manager

Sustainable practices in utilities insights