Exclusive Sussex Chamber & South East Water Interactive Webinar
Water Smart: Building a Resilient and Sustainable Business
Save water, lower operating costs, and build a more sustainable workforce. The Sussex Chamber of Commerce has partnered with South East Water to deliver a focused and practical webinar designed to transform how your business understands, manages, and plans for water use.
Whether you're working towards sustainability goals, looking to strengthen your business continuity plans, support ESG objectives, or simply reduce utility costs, this interactive session will provide the insights, tools and practical actions needed to make a measurable impact.
Water is an essential resource for every organisation, yet it's often overlooked until shortages, restrictions, or rising costs begin to affect operations. With Sussex experiencing increasing pressure on local water supplies following recent periods of dry weather and growing demand, now is the time for businesses to understand their role in building water resilience.
Join experts from South East Water and Sussex Chamber of Commerce as we explore the challenges facing our region, the opportunities available to businesses, and the practical steps you can take to future-proof your organisation.
Key Takeaways
✅ Understanding Water Supply
Gain clear insights into where your local water comes from, how supplies are managed, and the growing challenges facing regional resources.
✅ Building a Waterwise Culture
Learn proven techniques to engage employees, encourage behavioural change, and create a culture of water conservation throughout your organisation.
✅ Developing Your Action Plan
Receive practical guidance on assessing your current water usage, identifying quick wins, reducing waste, and creating a tailored action plan for long-term sustainability.
✅ Reducing Costs and Business Risk
Discover how simple changes can lower water consumption, reduce operating costs, and strengthen your resilience against future supply challenges.
✅ Accessing Support and Funding
Learn about available grants, free audits, water-saving technologies, and expert support available through South East Water.
What You'll Learn
💧 The Sussex Water Picture
- The current challenges facing water resources across Sussex
- The impact of changing weather patterns and increasing demand
- What businesses can expect in the years ahead
- Why water resilience is becoming a key business priority
🌍 Where Does Your Water Come From?
- Understanding the journey from source to supply
- Groundwater, reservoirs and river abstraction
- How regional water infrastructure supports businesses and communities
- Future planning for long-term water security
📈 Practical Advice for Businesses
- Simple ways to reduce water consumption
- Identifying inefficiencies and hidden costs
- Building water resilience into business continuity plans
- Tips for organisations of all sizes and sectors
🌱 Protecting Sussex's Environment
- How businesses can support sustainable water management
- The importance of protecting local rivers and ecosystems
- Future investment in water resources and infrastructure
- Actions organisations can take to reduce their environmental impact
Interactive Q&A Session
This isn't just another webinar.
We'll be encouraging attendees to get involved through live discussion, polling and Q&A, giving you the opportunity to put your questions directly to South East Water's specialists.
Whether you're responsible for operations, facilities, sustainability, HR, ESG, finance, business continuity or leadership, you'll leave with practical actions that can be implemented immediately.
If you would like to submit any questions before the event, please do contact Valeria Minisini, Communications Officer, at [email protected]
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is ideal for:
- Business Owners and Directors
- Operations Managers
- Facilities and Estates Teams
- Sustainability and ESG Leads
- HR Professionals
- Finance Managers
- Business Continuity Leads
- Schools, Charities and Community Organisations
- Hospitality, Manufacturing and Industrial Businesses
Why Attend?
By attending, you'll gain:
✅ A clearer understanding of water challenges and opportunities across Sussex
✅ Practical actions to reduce water use and lower costs
✅ Guidance on creating a water resilience action plan
✅ Tools to support sustainability and ESG objectives
✅ Access to funding opportunities, audits and expert support
✅ The opportunity to ask questions directly to South East Water specialists
✅ Insights that will help protect your business for the future
Book Your Place Today
Water resilience is no longer just an environmental issue. It's a business issue.
Join Sussex Chamber of Commerce and South East Water for this informative and practical session and discover how small changes today can help create a more resilient, sustainable and cost-effective future for your organisation.
Book your place now and take the first step towards becoming a more water-wise business. 💧🌍🏢
Valeria Minisini
