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12 | NOVEMBER 2019 | WWT | www.wwtonline.co.uk The Talk: events J on Rathjen, water industry team leader at the Scottish Government told the conference that 'excellence, sustainability and inspiration' will be absolutely key in Scotland's SR21 plans, and that they 'will deliver'. Delegates heard that although Scotland has done a great job on sustainability so far, there is a planned programme of activity and investment that will ensure the country reaches its long-term ambitions. The gov- ernment is committed to ensuring that Scot- land is at net-zero emissions by 2040, and ensuring a 75% reduction by 2030. Rathjen said: "We have to accelerate to achieve our longer-term targets, and business as usual will simply not do." Other commitments include establish- ing a Hydro Nation chair to drive forward water related research in a climate chang- ing world, and Scottish Water hosting or generating 300% of its energy requirements by 2030. Simon Parsons, director of strategic cus- tomer service planning at Scottish Water, said: "Scottish Water will have to transform due to climatic threats to services to support a flourishing Scotland. We will change how we work to live within the means of our planet's resources." Later, the conference heard from Mark Dickson, director of capital investment at Scottish Water who said that a £3.9 billion investment had been made in their SR15 capital programme, including 2,500 projects delivered with communities and customers. The conference also heard that Scottish Water will be looking to transform its ap- proach to asset management. David Satti, assistant director at the Water Industry Commission for Scot- land, said: "If we don't begin to make a transition on asset replacement now, we risk pushing these costs onto future generations. Developing a framework for planning and prioritising investment will be crucial." With big sustainability and asset man- agement targets, the industry can expect more investment and innovation in SR21. The WWT Water Scotland Conference was held in Glasgow on 2 October and was sponsored by Atkins, Caledonia Water Alli- ance and Morrison Construction. Scotland's water sector will 'inspire a generation' Scotland's water sector will be admired for excellence, secure a sustainable future and inspire a generation, delegates heard at the WWT Water Scotland Conference last month. Emma Lawson reports. The UK's leading specialist pump hire company capable of up to 9800m³/hr and 20 bar pressures. Operating a 24/7 service worldwide, we sell, rent and maintain a wide selection of pumps and equipment, helping you to stay ahead of the curve. STAY AHEAD of the CURVE Call: 0800 707 6011 Visit: www.pioneerpump.com/emea BUY HIRE BUY or BUY 24/7 pp136-pioneer-pump-half-page-ad-v2.indd 1 15/06/2017 15:01