Severn Trent has been named a top environmental performer for the fifth year on the trot.

The company has again bagged four-star status in the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) for the fifth consecutive year, a first for any water company, from the Environment Agency.

The water company has continued to reach gradually toughening standards, scoring 'green' across seven metrics in the 2023 assessment.

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Liv Garfield, Severn Trent CEO, said: "Our customers want to know that we’re getting it right when it comes to caring for the environment, and this recognition again reflects that promise and commitment.

"While we welcome the tougher measures year on year to drive continued improvements there’s always more to be done, and we’re doing it.

“Continued investment, an accelerated spills reduction programme, bold river commitments, and an ambition to net zero is just some of what helps demonstrate to our customers that we’re moving further and faster than anyone else when it comes to doing right by the environment.”

The company's five-year business plan, which was rated 'outstanding', includes an additional £2 billion investment to improve river quality, with £1.2 billion on reducing storm overflows.

This year, it is investing £450 million to reduce spills by 20 per cent at 900 Midlands’ locations.