London, February 11, 2025 – In a significant step towards tackling the UK’s river health crisis, Additive Catchments and Capgemini have announced a partnership to scale Additive Catchments’ Catchment Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS®) platform. This collaboration will provide UK water companies with AI-powered, real-time water quality monitoring to comply with regulatory mandates and drive environmental improvements.

The partnership comes at a crucial time. Under the UK’s 2021 Environment Act, water companies are required to continuously monitor water quality at discharge points. However, only 14% of England’s rivers currently meet good ecological health standards. With over £100 billion set to be invested during the upcoming AMP8 regulatory cycle beginning in April 2025, this collaboration represents a pivotal opportunity to transform river health management.

Harnessing AI for Sustainable Water Management

The CMaaS® platform integrates cutting-edge AI, advanced sensor networks, and digital capabilities to provide high-assurance water quality data. Through its collaboration with Capgemini, Additive Catchments will benefit from:

• Ongoing R&D support to drive innovations in machine learning, earth observation, and smart maintenance.
• Digital capabilities such as virtual sensors to reduce monitoring costs and environmental impact.
• Business consulting services, including strategic ESG advisory and carbon monitoring support.
• Operational and software platform management to enhance long-term scalability and reliability.

Capgemini’s expertise in AI, data science, and digital transformation will play a key role in ensuring the platform’s success.

“This collaboration reflects Capgemini’s commitment to working with high-potential ventures that drive sustainability and digital transformation. By combining Additive Catchments’ innovative platform with our expertise, we aim to help water companies take control of this critical challenge and deliver on their regulatory and environmental responsibilities,” said Rob Walker, Managing Director of the UK Business Unit, Capgemini. “2025 is a pivotal year for the UK’s water industry, and we are proud to contribute to a solution that addresses this national priority.”

Regulatory Compliance and Pollution Management

The CMaaS® platform offers a transformative solution for water companies struggling to meet stringent regulations. The UK’s 2021 Environment Act mandates real-time upstream and downstream monitoring of discharge points, creating the world’s largest environmental monitoring program. With AMP8 investments expected to overhaul water and sewage infrastructure, the timing of this AI-driven solution is ideal.

“This relationship marks a defining moment for Additive Catchments. With Capgemini’s support, we are well positioned to accelerate the delivery of our solution and scale its impact across the UK, enabling water companies and stakeholders to meet critical regulatory challenges while driving tangible improvements in river health,” said Rob Passmore, CEO & Co-founder, Additive Catchments. “Together, we are forging a new path for innovation and collaboration in environmental stewardship.”

A Multi-Stakeholder Approach to River Health

Beyond regulatory compliance, CMaaS® facilitates collaboration between water companies, landowners, farmers, and local communities. The platform integrates data from sensors, satellite imagery, the Met Office, the Environment Agency, and other public datasets, delivering insights that support targeted interventions and pollution mitigation.

By improving pollution management, the platform empowers businesses and communities with greater transparency on water quality. This is particularly relevant for industries such as agriculture, where understanding local pollution levels is critical for sustainable land and water use.

Scaling Innovation for Long-Term Impact

This partnership aligns with the largest-ever investment in UK water and sewage infrastructure under Ofwat’s AMP8 regulatory cycle. By providing unprecedented real-time monitoring, CMaaS® sets a new standard for environmental oversight and operational efficiency in the water sector.

Key benefits include:

• Enhanced pollution management and compliance: AI-driven insights allow for proactive responses to pollution, reducing environmental risks.
• Cost-efficient monitoring: Virtual sensors and predictive analytics optimize resource allocation, cutting operational expenses.
• Industry-wide impact: The scalable technology provides a model for global environmental monitoring efforts.

Pioneering the Future of Water Stewardship

As water companies prepare for AMP8, AI-driven solutions like CMaaS® are set to play a transformative role in achieving sustainability goals. By bridging the gap between regulatory compliance and real-world environmental impact, the partnership between Additive Catchments and Capgemini is poised to redefine water stewardship in the UK and beyond.

With this innovative approach, the UK water industry moves closer to a future where technology, regulation, and environmental responsibility converge to restore the health of the nation’s rivers.