The agency has been awarded the Waterwise Checkmark
after engaging with its staff to promote sustainable
practices and reduce water waste at its Swansea site.
The Checkmark, which is awarded by Waterwise; the
UK’s leading independent authority on water
efficiency, highlights that a building or part of a
building, has put in place technology, signage and
engagement programmes to result in water efficient
behaviours.
DVLA has a history of striving for water efficiency
as it follows the Greening Government Commitments,
which set out targets for central government and its
agencies to make reductions in consumption and waste
The agency was recognised after introducing
water-saving measures, including using aeration
devices to reduce water flow from taps, putting up
signs across its Morriston site to help staff reduce
water waste, encouraging them to contact a helpdesk
to easily report any leaks or issues, and using
waterless urinals. There is also advanced monitoring
of water use across the estate through sub meters and
web-based software
Louise White, Director of Estates and Human Resources
at DVLA, said:
We are extremely proud to receive the Checkmark,
which recognises the commitment our teams have
shown to becoming more water efficient through
numerous internal projects.
At DVLA we are dedicated to reducing our
environmental impact through modernising our
services and estate, and we actively encourage our
staff to participate in creating a more sustainable
working environment.
We believe that sustainability begins with us, and
as an agency, we will continue working towards
improving water efficiency and maintaining
sustainable practices throughout DVLA.
On DVLA’s award, Dr Nathan Richardson, Head of Policy
and Strategy at Waterwise, said:
It was a pleasure to award the DVLA the Waterwise
Checkmark. Their application was one of the
strongest we have seen and included some excellent
evidence of what is being done to save water from
efficient kit to behavioural campaigns with staff
at the office.
Notes to editors
- DVLA was awarded in the office-based category and
is among 33 businesses across the UK to receive the
award, including Welsh Water and Natural Resources
Wales.
- The Waterwise Checkmark has been achieved as part
of the DVLA’s Sustainability Plan for 2021/22, which
demonstrates how the agency and its staff will
maintain a sustainable working environment and embed
sustainability into its day to day operations.
