Public Sector water savings benefit the World’s poorest countries

A new initiative from ADSM plc, the water management specialists, will see one per cent of the revenue from its public sector contracts go to WaterAid, the UK’s only charity dedicated exclusively to the provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene education for the World’s poorest people.

This 2007 initiative gives public sector organisations the opportunity to directly contribute to sustainability in the UK whilst contributing to the supply of fresh water in developing countries.

ADSM assists UK public sector organisations to reduce its water usage and leakage across its wide portfolio of buildings and sites. It achieves this by using a water saving diagnostic tool developed from the initial work carried out under the WaterMark initiative. This tool is now being delivered by ADSM via the WaterMarkplus brand and is available through the OGCbuying.solutions Water Services Management framework

ADSM works hand in hand with OGCbuying.solutions and public sector organisations to meet water saving and sustainability targets, by reviewing their water-consuming assets and operating practices, identification of opportunities for savings, and improvement of water usage efficiency. ADSM shares a percentage of the proven savings over a three-year period, so there is no up-front investment needed from the public sector organisation to realise their water savings.

Stephen Heard, Director of Customer Relations at OGCbuying.solutions, and their sustainability champion, commented “As one of our EU compliant suppliers for Water Services, ADSM has been helping the public sector to save water since the year 2000. Their WaterAid donations are an excellent way to crystallise their connection with water sustainability and help water supplies in the developing world.”

Patrick McCart, Director at ADSM said “Our clients can now reduce water consumption, save money and know that they are assisting people in developing countries. Our initiative with WaterAid could bring fresh water to thousands of people – a basic human right in the 21st century”

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