Thames Water boss steps down after giving up bonus over company's environmental performance
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The main person in charge of Thames Water has stepped down from their position right away. This decision comes after they decided to forgo their bonus payment for the previous month, due to their company's inadequate efforts in protecting the environment.
The business declared that Sarah Bentley will keep assisting the temporary substitute until they locate a permanent replacement.
Multiple water companies are being criticized for releasing untreated wastewater into the coastal waters of the United Kingdom, and Thames Water is one of them.
The corporation has also been experiencing continuous issues with pipe leaks. The frequency of the leaks has peaked at a rate that hasn't been seen in the past five years.
In 2020, Ms Bentley was appointed and in May she announced that she would be relinquishing her bonus due to poor environmental and customer performance.
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However, despite the transition from Severn Trent, she was able to increase her pay by two-fold and her compensation of £1.5 million was labeled as a generous welcoming gesture.
When Gary Carter, a representative of the GMB union, spoke about Ms. Bentley's decision to forgo her bonus, he dismissed it as just a weak attempt at good public relations.
Chairman Ian Marchant expressed his gratitude to Sarah on Tuesday for her remarkable contributions to the company ever since she became part of the team in 2020. He acknowledged her for putting together an exceptional executive team and spearheading the company's initial phase of transformation.
Thames' board sends their best regards to her and wishes her great success in all her future endeavors.
Before protests, a spokesperson for Surfers Against Sewage delivers a statement to water companies.
Ms Bentley expressed her gratitude for being entrusted with a major task and her pleasure in working alongside Thames Water's committed and motivational staff.
The basis of the transformation we have initiated places our organization in a favorable position for upcoming accomplishments, where we can enhance our customer service and ecological sustainability.
"I hope all those who are part of the change for the better experience nothing but success."
Apologies were issued by water companies in May for their sluggish response to sewage spills while they disclosed the largest renovation plan for sewers since the Victorian era.
According to Water UK, the proposal for the most significant investment in sewage systems will diminish discharges by as many as 140,000 annually by 2030, in contrast to the amount recorded in 2020.
Earlier this year, the Environment Agency released data revealing a grand total of 301,091 incidents of sewage spills that occurred in 2022. This equates to approximately 824 spillages happening on a daily basis.
According to the organization, they are prepared to invest over £10 billion, which is more than three times the current amount, to facilitate the largest upgrade of drainage systems since the Victorian era. This plan is also considered to be the most extensive initiative to address issues relating to sewage spills worldwide.
During this summer, the complete plans will be revealed which would permit businesses to upgrade their wastewater systems and control spillage in a more eco-friendly manner, causing minimal harm to the oceans and rivers.
A self-regulating information center is in the works to keep the public updated on spills and the opening up of fresh swimming spots.
