United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activi... United Utilities Group PLC provides water and wastewater services in the United Kingdom. It is involved in the renewable energy generation, corporate trustee, financing, and property management activities. The company operates approximately 122,000 kilometers of water and wastewater pipes. United Utilities Group PLC was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Warrington, the United Kingdom.
In 2025, United Utilities Group was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
United Utilities Group has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of United Utilities Group are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
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2.2 WTR - Urban Waste Water Treatment
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5.1 CCM/CCA - Construction, extension and operation of water collection, treatment and supply systems
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Insights into United Utilities Group's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of GBP 2.00 billion, representing 93% of its total turnover. Of this amount, GBP 1.86 billion of United Utilities Group's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 87% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of United Utilities Group's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that GBP 2.00 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 93% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, GBP 1.86 billion (87% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 6% of United Utilities Group's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.a
How much of United Utilities Group's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that GBP 1.86 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 87% of its total turnover.a
This strong alignment suggests that United Utilities Group has strategically integrated environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, positioning itself as a leader in the green transition.
United Utilities Group's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
United Utilities Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is United Utilities Group's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 46%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does United Utilities Group earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that GBP 0 of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 0% of the company's total revenue,indicating that United Utilities Grouphas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.a
Insights into United Utilities Group's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of GBP 1.28 billion,representing 99% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, GBP 1.22 billion of United Utilities Group's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 95% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of United Utilities Group's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that GBP 1.28 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 99% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, GBP 1.22 billion (95% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 4% of United Utilities Group's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of United Utilities Group's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that GBP 1.22 billion of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 95% of its total capital investment.a
This strong alignment suggests that United Utilities Group is directing a significant portion of its capital investments toward environmentally sustainable assets or activities, reinforcing a strategic focus on long-term sustainability.
United Utilities Group's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
United Utilities Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is United Utilities Group's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 60%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much United Utilities Group is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2025, United Utilities Group allocated GBP 0 of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that United Utilities Grouphas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.a
Insights into United Utilities Group's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of GBP 616.00 million,representing 89% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, GBP 552.00 million of United Utilities Group's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 79% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of United Utilities Group's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that GBP 616.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 89% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, GBP 552.00 million (79% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 9% of United Utilities Group's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).a
How much of United Utilities Group's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that GBP 552.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 79% of its total operational expenditure.a
This strong alignment suggests that United Utilities Group is allocating a significant share of its operating budget to environmentally sustainable activities, signaling a strategic emphasis on day-to-day sustainability performance.
United Utilities Group's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
United Utilities Group's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is United Utilities Group's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2025, United Utilities Group reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectivesa:
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 34%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of United Utilities Group's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2025, United Utilities Group allocated GBP 0 of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 0% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that United Utilities Grouphas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.a
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