Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) works for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Our remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.

Water UK is the industry association that represents all UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level. We provide a positive framework for the water industry to engage with government, regulators, stakeholder organisations and the public. We actively seek to develop policy and improve understanding in areas that involve the industry, its customers and stakeholders.

UK CEED Established in 1984, the UK Centre for Economic and Environmental Development (UK CEED) is an independent charitable foundation. It works in partnership with business, government and the voluntary sector to encourage adoption of ever higher environmental standards in their activities. The Centre undertakes research, develops policy, implements technology demonstration projects and carries out a wide range of engagement and education activities with its partners in the UK and across Europe