The Rivers Trust’s response to the government’s new law banning unfair bonuses for six water companies
Our response to the government’s new law, which will ban unfair bonuses for six water companies with immediate effect.
Matthew Woodard
06/06/25
"The fact that water company bosses will no longer be rewarded for poor environmental performance is a significant moment in rebuilding public trust. It's great to see the environment being valued as it should be, and that the personal responsibility of water industry leaders in looking after the environment is being recognised.
"The measures announced today tackle the most serious pollution incidents, but we still need to be aware that the vast majority of pollution comes from smaller, more insidious events which, in combination, can cause far greater harm to our rivers."
Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive