South East Water given Sector Leader status by GRESB

South East Water has been named as an Infrastructure Asset Sector Leader by GRESB for its sustainability leadership in 2023.

The GRESB Sector Leaders are the best performers by sector, region, and nature of ownership from across the GRESB Assessments.

Established in 2009, GRESB has become the leading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) benchmark for real estate and infrastructure investments across the world providing clarity and insights to financial markets on complex sustainability topics.

The GRESB Assessments are guided by what investors and the industry considers to be material issues in the sustainability performance of asset investments and are aligned with international reporting frameworks, goals and emerging regulations.

David Hinton, Chief Executive Officer, South East Water, said: “Making sure we are doing the right thing for the environment and society is at the heart of our purpose at South East Water.

“We know this matters to our customers, communities and employees so we are delighted that our efforts have resulted in being awarded Sector Leader status.

“Our eyes are firmly on the future too so we can ensure the next generation and the environment can thrive.”

Sebastien Roussotte, CEO of GRESB said: “GRESB Sector Leaders embody the industry's champions, leading the charge towards a net-zero future and propelling the sector forward.

“We wholeheartedly commend this year's Sector Leaders for their dedication, leadership and commitment to ESG principles and sustainability."