News

Laatste nieuws

  • -

    Save the Date: Knowledge Picnic on Sustainability Reporting – 24–25 June 2026

    We are pleased to announce that the EBC Foundation, in collaboration with aquabench, will organise the 2026 Knowledge Picnic on Sustainability Reporting on 24–25 June 2026 in Hamburg, Germany. The event will be hosted by Hamburg Wasser.  

    This topic is timely, as water and wastewater utilities are facing increasing regulatory requirements, and rising stakeholder expectations are driving the need to enhance non-financial reporting to ensure transparent, data-driven, and sustainability-oriented operations. This upcoming Knowledge Picnic will bring together experts and practitioners in an interactive format that facilitates discussions, knowledge exchange, and hands-on learning. Rather than focusing on theory alone, the Knowledge Picnic provides a practical, experience-driven platform where professionals can share and learn from real experiences and explore workable solutions.

    Lees verder
  • -

    Registration Open for EBC’s 20th Benchmarking Exercise IB2025 (2026)

    The EBC Foundation is delighted to announce that registration is now open for the 20th edition of our international benchmarking exercise for drinking water and wastewater services — IB2025 (2026). This milestone year celebrates two decades of collaboration, peer learning, and shared commitment to strengthening water services across Europe and beyond.

    Every year, water utilities join our European benchmarking and improvement programme to gain a clear, objective view of their performance and to identify meaningful opportunities for progress. In a world of rising expectations, increasing risks, and rapid change, our community continues to grow stronger — built on trust, transparency, and the belief that we advance further when we move forward together.

                                                     

    Lees verder
  • -

    IB2024 Benchmarking Workshop – Highlights from Our Annual Event

    From November 19 to 21, 2025, the European Benchmarking Co-operation (EBC) hosted its annual International Benchmarking Workshop IB2024 in the Netherlands, bringing together water sector professionals from across the globe to share knowledge, tackle challenges, and shape the future of the industry.

    Lees verder
  • -

    IB2024 Benchmarking Workshop - Second Announcement

    We are delighted to invite programme participants to the 2025 International Benchmarking Workshop – a unique opportunity for representatives of participating utilities to meet in person, exchange insights with colleagues from across Europe and beyond, and engage in meaningful discussions on key issues facing the water industry.

    Lees verder
  • -

    IB2024 Benchmarking Workshop - First Announcement!

    We are delighted to invite programme participants to the 2025 International Benchmarking Workshop – a unique opportunity for representatives of participating utilities to meet in person, exchange insights with colleagues from across Europe and beyond, and engage in meaningful discussions on key issues facing the water industry.

    Lees verder
  • -

    Save the Date: IB2024 (2025) Benchmarking Workshop in the Netherlands!

    We are excited to announce that this year EBC Foundation again organises an International Benchmarking Workshop – a unique opportunity for representatives of participating utilities to meet in person, network with colleagues from across Europe and beyond, and engage in meaningful discussions on actual water industry issues.

    Lees verder