Anglian Water claims "trailblazing" partnership will benefit society and environment

Software firm, SAP, has partnered with Anglian Water, in “a shared vision to drive positive business transformation through environmental, social and economic prosperity.”

The companies claimed they were “trailblazing an approach to business strategy and development, taking into account ecological and socio-economic impacts across production, distribution and disposal.”

SAP and Anglian Water’s “Life-Centred Design”combines technology with social initiatives to develop a strategy that positively benefits the environment and those involved in every step of the process.

Under this “purpose-driven partnership model,” both companies will exchange ideas, best practices and host workshops that can be implemented across workstreams.”

Anglian chief, Peter Simpson, said: “Our purpose is to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve. Partnerships with like-minded businesses, such as SAP, help us to accelerate positive environment, societal and economic change.”

Managing director at SAP UK & Ireland, Michael Verhoeven, said: “Business leaders are facing increasing scrutiny over their CSR credentials, and actions must now speak louder than words. The purpose-driven partnership model allows us to display our commitment to being a business partner that cares through helping customers like Anglian Water to expedite tangible results from a societal, environmental and economic perspective.”