United Utilities Group UU.L · GBp
Utilities · Water Utilities · LSE · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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About United Utilities Group
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker UU.L. It has been listed since 28 July 2008. It is a member of the FTSE 100. In the fiscal year to 31 March 2026, it reported revenue of £2.62bn and net income of £586.8m. At that date it held total assets of £18.13bn and shareholders' equity of £2.24bn.
United Utilities Group Plc engages in the provision of water and wastewater services. The Company, through its subsidiary, United Utilities Water Limited (United Utilities Water), manages the regulated water and wastewater network in the North West of England, providing services to around seven million people and businesses. The company owns over 56,000 hectares of land around its reservoirs. The company collects water from the environment, clean and distributes it to its customers before collecting it, treating it, and then returning it back to the environment. The firm has produced approximately 173 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable energy through sludge treatment centers and solar installations. The company delivers approximately 1,700 million liters of clean drinking water to its customers every day through over 42,000 kilometers of water pipes. United Utilities Water holds licenses to provide water and wastewater services in the North West of England.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Water Utilities
- Listed since
- 28 Jul 2008
- Employees
- 5,302
- Website
- unitedutilities.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Sir David HigginsNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board£337,000
- Ms. Louise BeardmoreChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2022£1.7m
- Mr. Philip AspinChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2020£1.2m
- Mr. Simon GardinerCompany Secretary
- Mr. Liam ButterworthNon-Executive Independent Director£87,000
- Ms. Kath CatesNon-Executive Independent Director£91,000
- Mr. Ian El-MokademNon-Executive Independent Director
- Ms. Alison GoligherNon-Executive Independent Director£109,000
- Ms. Clare HaywardIndependent Non-Executive Director£83,000
- Mr. Michael LewisNon-Executive Independent Director£83,000
- Mr. Douglas WebbSenior Non-Executive Independent Director£94,000
- Ms. Marina WyattNon-Executive Independent Director
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 67
- Environment
- 81
- Social
- 77
- Governance
- 43
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 133,746 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 126,814.7 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 476,128 t
- Women in the workforce
- 35%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Established Presence: United Utilities Group PLC has a strong reputation and a long-standing presence in the utilities industry.
- Extensive Infrastructure: The company has a large infrastructure network enabling it to effectively deliver utility services to a wide customer base.
- Strong Branding: United Utilities has built a strong brand image associated with reliability and quality services.
Weaknesses
- Regulatory Dependency: The company's operations are subject to strict regulations imposed by governmental bodies, which can impact flexibility and profitability.
- Rising Costs: Increasing costs of raw materials and maintenance may challenge the company's profitability in the long run.
- Vulnerability to Environmental Factors: United Utilities' operations can be significantly impacted by weather conditions, droughts, and other environmental factors.
Opportunities
- Diversification into Renewable Energy: The company can explore opportunities in renewable energy sources to reduce its carbon footprint and tap into growing sustainable energy markets.
- Investments in Technology: United Utilities can invest in advanced technologies to improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and data management.
- Expansion through Acquisitions: There may be opportunities for the company to expand its operations through strategic acquisitions or partnerships.
Threats
- Economic Instability: Uncertain economic conditions, such as recessions or downturns, can impact consumer spending and demand for utility services.
- Competition: United Utilities faces intense competition from other established utility companies, which may pose challenges in market share retention and customer acquisition.
- Climate Change and Natural Disasters: Increasingly frequent and severe climate-related events can disrupt operations and infrastructure, leading to costly repairs and potential service disruptions.
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