The regulation, governance and performance of the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales DOI
Sue Jaffer

International Journal of Water Resources Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 12

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Regulation of the privatized water industry England and Wales has failed across several dimensions, with illegal discharges into waterways, widespread non-compliance environmental requirements large-scale extraction cash from businesses. Analysis nature these regulatory failures finds inappropriate corporate governance to be a major contributor, shareholder value paradigm creating damaging incentives for poor behaviour. Recent changes focus on introducing 'corporate purpose' approach governance, paper considers whether they will enough improve future performance.

Language: Английский

The regulation, governance and performance of the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales DOI
Sue Jaffer

International Journal of Water Resources Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 12

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

Regulation of the privatized water industry England and Wales has failed across several dimensions, with illegal discharges into waterways, widespread non-compliance environmental requirements large-scale extraction cash from businesses. Analysis nature these regulatory failures finds inappropriate corporate governance to be a major contributor, shareholder value paradigm creating damaging incentives for poor behaviour. Recent changes focus on introducing 'corporate purpose' approach governance, paper considers whether they will enough improve future performance.

Language: Английский

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