Independent Climate and Environment Challenge Group

Meetings

Meetings are held at least quarterly. The most recent meeting was on the 15 April 2026 and focused on pollution incidents and our reduction plan, groundwater infiltration impact 2025/26 - Q1 Performance, keeping surface water out of sewers and regulation and policies.

Latest meeting:

The ICECG met in April to review progress on Southern Water’s environmental performance and future priorities. Members discussed pollution reduction, groundwater impacts following a wet winter, and work with local authorities to reduce surface water entering the sewer network. The Group challenged how environmental investment is targeted and measured, and stressed the importance of clear, credible communications with customers and stakeholders. Members also considered upcoming regulatory reforms and reaffirmed the Group’s independent role in providing robust challenge on behalf of the environment.