2026 Shortlisted Nominee
Diverse Company Award
United Utilities, the UK’s largest listed water company, proudly places equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of how it serves its 8 million customers and 200,000 businesses. Its colleague strategy prioritises representation, belonging and inclusive leadership, supported by 16 employee networks and targeted pathways into engineering, operations and leadership for underrepresented groups. Through partnerships with schools and communities, the company broadens access to STEM careers, including NEET individuals, while raising environmental awareness. By embedding ED&I internally and externally, United Utilities is shaping a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable water sector that reflects the diverse communities it serves.