Promoting a diverse and sustainable environment
We are a modern livery company of the City of London: a charitable organisation with close links to industry. We come together to share knowledge and experience, influence opinion, support good causes and enjoy good fellowship.
Members have the chance to meet like-minded professionals both formally and informally, at convivial events in historic settings, including some of the City’s grandest livery halls. Membership offers excellent opportunities for networking and for entertaining customers and clients, colleagues, friends and family.
We are committed to the long-term sustainability of water resources and the environment, seeking solutions that benefit both present and future generations.
Our Mission and Shared Values
The mission of the Water Conservators Company is to:
We actively promote the science, art, and practice of water conservation and environmental management, including the treatment of water and wastewater, the management of watercourses, the prevention of pollution and high standards in waste management.
We serve as an informative resource to government bodies, the City of London, and the public by organizing technical conferences, facilitating networking opportunities, encouraging environmental education and professional development, and supporting environmental initiatives such as the Plastics Free City and the City’s Climate Change Strategy.
We embrace the traditions of the Livery movement, including charitable giving and support for education and training. We actively participate in Livery events within the City while remaining a modern and forward-thinking company.
We are committed to education, particularly for the younger generation in the water and environmental sectors. We work with schools and students to enhance learning in aspects of sustainability and the environment.
Through our charity, the Water Conservation Trust, we provide financial support for postgraduate study and research in water and environmental sciences in the UK. We offer targeted bursaries and dissertation prizes at universities, along with career development opportunities and mentoring for our Associate members.
Through our activities, we support continuing professional development (CPD).
We promote open and constructive dialogue on environmental issues, aiming to bridge gaps and find common ground. Recognizing the diversity of perspectives in water and environmental matters, we aim to facilitate fact-based debates.
We organize monthly webinars on environmental topics, inviting experts to share knowledge and insights. Our events, including dinners and the City Environment and Water Debates, promote constructive discussions among professionals and thought leaders in the field.
As a livery company based in the world’s greatest city, we actively contribute to London’s leadership in environmental and climate change policies. We support the City Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy and participate in the Livery Climate Action Group.
We have helped produce a Climate Action Plan for the City of London, provided guidance on water and wastewater usage, and collaborated with “Heart of the City” to help Livery companies calculate their carbon footprint.
We encourage and support innovation in water and environmental technologies, promoting solutions that address the challenges of our changing world.
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