The little things matter
To make the world a better place for people, we don't believe in big numbers. We believe in doing little things every day to help make local communities better. Actual plans that will help local people.
#HydroSocialContract
Read how exactly we’ll deliver for the wellbeing of society to build the trust of our customers. Join in the conversation on Twitter #HydroSocialContract.
See our mid-year progress update
The initiatives
Education & skills
Community engagement
Conservation
Harnessing the power of the next generation, inspiring future customers and providing opportunities for customers and staff to develop skills and experience.
Lakeside
Harnessing the power of the next generation, inspiring future customers and providing opportunities for customers and staff to develop skills and experience.
Vulnerability
Working with local stakeholders to help provide extra support to those customers who need it, through extra care services or social tariffs and debt advice.
Academic partnerships
Linking academic research to business challenges and using experience to tackle key issues such as resource efficiency. In addition, providing opportunities for learning through MSc projects and other partnerships
Regional strategy
Supporting the development of regional strategies through working with local government – for example, the West of England Combined Authority or progress towards a carbon-neutral Bristol.
Resource West
Working with local partners to deliver a joined-up approach to resource efficiency across different sectors by combining knowledge and effort to amplify messages to customers.
Resource West worked on a pilot project to test the feasibility of utility companies’ joint advice and messaging on domestic energy and water consumption.
Read the Resource West Pilot Project Final Report
Still want more?
We held an event with local people and some very interesting water folks to chat about our social contract. Read a quick summary below. We've also summed up the whole thing in a couple of pages:
Summary of our social contract launch event
Education & skills
Community engagement
Conservation
Harnessing the power of the next generation, inspiring future customers and providing opportunities for customers and staff to develop skills and experience.
Lakeside
Harnessing the power of the next generation, inspiring future customers and providing opportunities for customers and staff to develop skills and experience.
Vulnerability
Working with local stakeholders to help provide extra support to those customers who need it, through extra care services or social tariffs and debt advice.
Academic partnerships
Linking academic research to business challenges and using experience to tackle key issues such as resource efficiency. In addition, providing opportunities for learning through MSc projects and other partnerships
Regional strategy
Supporting the development of regional strategies through working with local government – for example, the West of England Combined Authority or progress towards a carbon-neutral Bristol.
Resource West
Working with local partners to deliver a joined-up approach to resource efficiency across different sectors by combining knowledge and effort to amplify messages to customers.
Resource West worked on a pilot project to test the feasibility of utility companies’ joint advice and messaging on domestic energy and water consumption.
Read the Resource West Pilot Project Final Report
Still want more?
We held an event with local people and some very interesting water folks to chat about our social contract. Read a quick summary below. We've also summed up the whole thing in a couple of pages:
Summary of our social contract launch event
Education & skills
Community engagement
Conservation
Harnessing the power of the next generation, inspiring future customers and providing opportunities for customers and staff to develop skills and experience.
Lakeside
Harnessing the power of the next generation, inspiring future customers and providing opportunities for customers and staff to develop skills and experience.
Vulnerability
Working with local stakeholders to help provide extra support to those customers who need it, through extra care services or social tariffs and debt advice.
Academic partnerships
Linking academic research to business challenges and using experience to tackle key issues such as resource efficiency. In addition, providing opportunities for learning through MSc projects and other partnerships
Regional strategy
Supporting the development of regional strategies through working with local government – for example, the West of England Combined Authority or progress towards a carbon-neutral Bristol.
Resource West
Working with local partners to deliver a joined-up approach to resource efficiency across different sectors by combining knowledge and effort to amplify messages to customers.
Resource West worked on a pilot project to test the feasibility of utility companies’ joint advice and messaging on domestic energy and water consumption.
Read the Resource West Pilot Project Final Report
Still want more?
We held an event with local people and some very interesting water folks to chat about our social contract. Read a quick summary below. We've also summed up the whole thing in a couple of pages:
Summary of our social contract launch event