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From Peatlands to Power: Net Zero Projects Deliver Benefits Beyond Carbon

The equivalent of more than 1,000 football pitches of land has been enhanced through Scottish Water's net zero programme, delivering benefits for biodiversity, water quality and climate resilience

• Climate
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Renewables

Scotland hosts one of the world's largest water events as global leaders tackle climate and growth challenges

Thousands of water leaders, innovators and decision-makers from across the world are set to gather in Glasgow this weekend as the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition gets under way.

• Business
• Climate
• Communities
• Environment

BLOG World of Water Meets in Glasgow

Alex Plant shares his excitement as Glasgow prepares to host the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

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• Business
• Climate
• Communities
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• People

Major Solar Carport Powers Up at Stepps

One of Scotland's largest solar carports is now up and running at Scottish Water's headquarters in Stepps

• Climate
• Environment
• Innovation
• Renewables

BLOG: Keeping Scotland's Water Flowing - John Griffen

Head of Distribution at Scottish Water, John Griffen, reflects on the challenges climate change is posing to keeping Scotland's water flowing

• Climate
• People

Scottish Water Marks Major Milestone with 100th Solar Scheme

Scottish Water has reached a significant milestone in its drive to cut carbon, reduce operating costs and increase its energy resilience, with the installation of its 100th solar scheme

• Climate
• Renewables
• Investment
• Sustainability

Scottish Water expands publication of 2025 overflow event data

 Annual overflow event data from 1,009 additional monitored locations is now available, giving communities greater visibility of wastewater network performance across Scotland.

• Investment
• Environment
• Communities
• Climate

Mobile Reed Bed Pilot Aims to Bring Flexible Wastewater Treatment to Rural Sites

A mobile plant-based approach to wastewater treatment which can be targeted at specific sites as required is being trialled by Scottish Water for the first time

• Innovation
• Climate
• Environment

Solar Battery Storage Scheme Powers Scottish Water Services

Scottish Water can now access renewable energy around the clock to help power one of its sites in Renfrewshire after completing a solar power and battery storage project

• Climate
• Innovation
• Sustainability
• Renewables

BLOG: Drought, heat and water shortages. Why Scotland is not immune - Alex Plant CEO

Scottish Water’s Chief Executive Alex Plant explains why Scotland must act now to build long-term water resilience ahead of IWA global water congress

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• Climate
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• Environment
• Innovation
• International
• Speeches
• Sustainability

Scottish Water Delivers Second Best Year Despite Extreme Weather

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• Climate
• Customer Service
• Environment
• Investment
• Sustainability
• Strategy

Hot Weather Prompts Water-saving Call as Demand Rises

we're urging customers to use water wisely as prolonged hot and dry weather drives higher demand across Scotland, as our teams work around the clock to maintain supplies

• Climate
• Communities
• Customer Service
• Water Efficiency

IWA Glasgow 2026: A world of water challenges. A city ready for the conversation.

Our CEO Alex Plant shares his thoughts ahead of the IWA Glasgow  World Wter Congress & Exhibition event in October

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• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Innovation
• International
• People
• Strategy

Reservoir Ranger Blog: Long Days, Little Lizards and Leaving No Trace

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• Climate
• Reservoirs
• People

Woodland Project Gathers Pace at Loch Katrine as Regeneration Takes Hold

Hundreds of hectares of native woodland are now regenerating at Loch Katrine as a once-in-a-generation project to transform the landscape above one of Scotland’s most important water sources gathers pace

• Climate
• Environment
• Sustainability