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title: UK waste & recycling media reputation tracker – July 2026
canonical_url: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07
type: dataset
publisher: Omniscan
sector: UK Waste & Recycling
period: July 2026
coverage_start: '2026-07-01'
coverage_end: '2026-07-31'
date_published: '2026-09-01'
last_updated: '2026-09-01'
organisations: 6
articles_analysed: 778
mentions: 88
data_download: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07/data.json
summary: Suez UK had the highest average monthly share of coverage (39.8%) among 6
  companies in UK earned media from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026, ahead of Biffa (26.1%)
  and Veolia (18.2%).
---

# UK waste & recycling media reputation tracker: July 2026 (1 July 2026–31 July 2026)

> Suez UK had the highest average monthly share of coverage (39.8%) among 6 companies in UK earned media from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026, ahead of Biffa (26.1%) and Veolia (18.2%). Cory had the most favourable net tone (+100). Omniscan analysed 778 articles containing 88 mentions of the companies tracked.

Interactive version: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07

## UK Waste & Recycling ranking by share of coverage, July 2026

| Rank | Organisation | Average monthly share of coverage | Mentions | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Net tone |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Suez UK | 39.8% | 35 | 31% | 29% | 40% | −9 |
| 2 | Biffa | 26.1% | 23 | 43% | 35% | 22% | +22 |
| 3 | Veolia | 18.2% | 16 | 37% | 19% | 44% | −6 |
| 4 | FCC Environment | 9.1% | 8 | 75% | 25% | 0% | +75 |
| 5 | Grundon | 5.7% | 5 | 80% | 20% | 0% | +80 |
| 6 | Cory | 1.1% | 1 | 100% | 0% | 0% | +100 |

## Companies in detail

### Suez UK

**Suez UK moved between third and first as its agenda broadened**

Suez UK ranked 1st of 6 by average monthly share of coverage (39.8%) in the UK Waste & Recycling benchmark for July 2026, with 35 mentions and a net tone of −9.

In July 2026, Suez UK recorded 35 mentions, 39.8% of cohort coverage and rank #1, with net sentiment of -9. Coverage focused on Collections, Councils & Contracts. July 2026: construction began on Suez UK’s £35m Ellington anaerobic-digestion plant, reported by letsrecycle.com. SUEZ chief technical development and innovation officer Stuart Hayward-Higham is named in Packaging News' sustainability power list. The article highlights his work on circular-economy, pEPR and recycling initiatives. Suez has secured planning consent on appeal for a London biogas plant. The local planning authority was ordered to pay the developer's full appeal costs. Suez Recycling and Recovery UK has begun construction of a £35m anaerobic digestion facility at Ellington, Northumberland. The plant is expected to process up to 50,000 tonnes of food waste annually and enter operation in autumn 2027.

Key messages:

- SUEZ chief technical development and innovation officer Stuart Hayward-Higham is named in Packaging News' sustainability power list. The article highlights his work on circular-economy, pEPR and recycling initiatives.
- Suez has secured planning consent on appeal for a London biogas plant. The local planning authority was ordered to pay the developer's full appeal costs.
- Suez Recycling and Recovery UK has begun construction of a £35m anaerobic digestion facility at Ellington, Northumberland. The plant is expected to process up to 50,000 tonnes of food waste annually and enter operation in autumn 2027.
- Suez Recycling and Recovery UK delivered the first 100 tonnes of residual waste to Enfinium's Kelvin energy-from-waste facility in Sandwell. Suez said the new facility strengthens its Midlands residual-waste disposal options.
- SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK's Stuart Hayward-Higham has been named chair of the UK Packaging Pact's Circular Infrastructure Investment expert group. The group will help shape circular packaging investment and roadmaps.

Leading themes:

- Collections, Councils & Contracts: 31.4% of Suez UK's coverage (theme index 1.51, net tone −73)
- Operations, Safety & Incidents: 17.1% of Suez UK's coverage (theme index 0.91, net tone −83)
- Policy & Regulation (EPR & Simpler Recycling): 14.3% of Suez UK's coverage (theme index 3.79, net tone 0)

Notable positive coverage:

- 3 July 2026, packagingnews.co.uk: [Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook - TOP 20 | Waitrose, SUEZ, TerraCycle](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/packaging-news-sustainability-powerbook-top-20-waitrose-suez-terracycle-03-07-2026). SUEZ chief technical development and innovation officer Stuart Hayward-Higham is named in Packaging News' sustainability power list. The article highlights his work on circular-economy, pEPR and recycling initiatives.
- 9 July 2026, endswasteandbioenergy.com: [Suez secures planning consent for London biogas plant on appeal](https://www.endswasteandbioenergy.com/article/1963814/suez-secures-planning-consent-london-biogas-plant-appeal). Suez has secured planning consent on appeal for a London biogas plant. The local planning authority was ordered to pay the developer's full appeal costs.
- 28 July 2026, letsrecycle.com: [Construction begins on £35m Suez anaerobic digestion plant](https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/construction-begins-on-35m-suez-anaerobic-digestion-plant/). Suez Recycling and Recovery UK has begun construction of a £35m anaerobic digestion facility at Ellington, Northumberland. The plant is expected to process up to 50,000 tonnes of food waste annually and enter operation in autumn 2027.

Notable negative coverage:

- 16 July 2026, bbc.co.uk: [Fire crews continue to dampen 'significant' fire at Avonmouth recycling centre](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg316kmvxmo). Fire crews continued damping down a significant fire at Suez’s Avonmouth recycling centre in Bristol. An investigation into the cause will begin after the incident concludes.
- 15 July 2026, bbc.co.uk: [Calderdale rubbish tips to open seven days a week by Christmas](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93239xnp81o). Calderdale Norse Ltd will take over Calderdale Council's waste contract from current operator Suez on 1 August. The council plans to restore seven-day opening at its five household waste recycling centres by Christmas.
- 13 July 2026, bbc.co.uk: [Waste firm fined as 'rotting' rubbish and nappies pile up in the heat](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crelgp9p7rpo). South Gloucestershire Council is fining Suez after thousands of missed bin collections left waste piling up during hot weather. Suez cited service changes, driver shortages and vehicle breakdowns and apologised.

- [Suez UK deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07?entity=suezuk&view=deep-dive)
- [Suez UK PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07/reports/suezuk.pdf)

### Biffa

**Biffa leads as contracts, circularity and operational risks shape coverage**

Biffa ranked 2nd of 6 by average monthly share of coverage (26.1%) in the UK Waste & Recycling benchmark for July 2026, with 23 mentions and a net tone of +22.

Biffa restored the former Brookhurst Wood landfill into habitat supporting 26 butterfly species. It is also creating biodiversity net gain units across restored landfill sites for developers. Biffa restored the former Brookhurst Wood landfill into habitat supporting 26 butterfly species. It is also creating biodiversity net gain units across restored landfill sites for developers. Biffa welcomed Defra's delay of mandatory flexible plastic collections until 2030. It said the extra time would support development of collection, sorting and reprocessing infrastructure. Biffa chief executive Michael Topham is included in Packaging News' sustainability power list. The article highlights Biffa's plastics-recycling investments and circular-economy work. Cannock Chase Council is inviting children to name six new food-waste collection vehicles after an early increase in food-waste recycling. Biffa is providing prizes and supporting the community competition.

Key messages:

- Biffa restored the former Brookhurst Wood landfill into habitat supporting 26 butterfly species. It is also creating biodiversity net gain units across restored landfill sites for developers.
- Biffa welcomed Defra's delay of mandatory flexible plastic collections until 2030. It said the extra time would support development of collection, sorting and reprocessing infrastructure.
- Biffa chief executive Michael Topham is included in Packaging News' sustainability power list. The article highlights Biffa's plastics-recycling investments and circular-economy work.
- Cannock Chase Council is inviting children to name six new food-waste collection vehicles after an early increase in food-waste recycling. Biffa is providing prizes and supporting the community competition.
- Wirral Council has awarded Biffa an eight-year refuse, recycling and street-cleansing contract, with an option to extend it to 2043. The deal could be worth up to £348.6m.

Leading themes:

- Recycling & Circular Economy: 30.4% of Biffa's coverage (theme index 1.32, net tone +71)
- Collections, Councils & Contracts: 26.1% of Biffa's coverage (theme index 1.06, net tone +50)
- Operations, Safety & Incidents: 21.7% of Biffa's coverage (theme index 1.28, net tone −80)

Notable positive coverage:

- 23 July 2026, express.co.uk: [Flutter of hope for nature as former household waste site is transformed](https://www.express.co.uk/news/nature/2232206/landfill-site-rare-butterflies-biffa). Biffa restored the former Brookhurst Wood landfill into habitat supporting 26 butterfly species. It is also creating biodiversity net gain units across restored landfill sites for developers.
- 29 July 2026, packagingnews.co.uk: [Biffa welcomes delay to mandatory flexible collections](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/top-story/biffa-welcomes-delay-to-mandatory-flexible-collections-29-07-2026). Biffa welcomed Defra's delay of mandatory flexible plastic collections until 2030. It said the extra time would support development of collection, sorting and reprocessing infrastructure.
- 8 July 2026, packagingnews.co.uk: [Packaging News Sustainability PowerBook – TOP 20 | BIFFA, Kraft Heinz & Nestle](https://www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/environment/recycling/packaging-news-sustainability-powerbook-top-20-biffa-kraft-heinz-nestle-08-07-2026). Biffa chief executive Michael Topham is included in Packaging News' sustainability power list. The article highlights Biffa's plastics-recycling investments and circular-economy work.

Notable negative coverage:

- 30 July 2026, mirror.co.uk: [Reckless driver mounts kerb to pass bin lorry - as bosses warn lives at risk](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/porsche-mounts-pavement-biffa-warning-37496244). Biffa reported 1,095 incidents of motorists dangerously passing its bin lorries in the past year and is working with police to address the risk. The company says the behaviour endangers collection crews and the public.
- 31 July 2026, coventrytelegraph.net: [Warwickshire tops bin lorry danger list as £100k Porsche mounts pavement](https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/warwickshire-tops-bin-lorry-danger-34381982). Biffa reports 1,095 incidents of motorists dangerously passing bin lorries in the past year, including a loader suffering a broken leg. The company is urging drivers to avoid manoeuvres that endanger collection crews and the public.
- 2 July 2026, sussexexpress.co.uk: [Man dies following collision involving lorry in Hailsham](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/man-dies-following-collision-involving-lorry-in-hailsham-8775005). A motorcyclist died following a collision involving a Biffa vehicle providing environmental response services for Wealden District Council. Sussex Police are investigating and Biffa is assisting.

- [Biffa deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07?entity=biffa&view=deep-dive)
- [Biffa PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07/reports/biffa.pdf)

### Veolia

**Veolia ranks second as contracts and infrastructure reshape coverage**

Veolia ranked 3rd of 6 by average monthly share of coverage (18.2%) in the UK Waste & Recycling benchmark for July 2026, with 16 mentions and a net tone of −6.

July’s 18.2% share and third place accompanied a recycling-led agenda that also included the East London Waste Authority contract, mixed energy-from-waste financial results and operational incidents. Veolia won a 10-year, approximately £183m East London Waste Authority contract beginning in December 2027. It will redevelop two transfer stations and operate reuse and recycling centres and haulage services for 1.2 million residents. West Berkshire's garden-waste scheme recycled more than 11,000 tonnes last year. The material is processed into soil conditioner at Veolia's Padworth composting facility. Veolia's UK operation is holding free toy-reuse events at two Croydon household reuse and recycling centres serving the South London Waste Partnership area. The initiative promotes reuse of donated toys and other suitable household items. Veolia UK is partnering with Broadland District Council on a reuse and recycling event for small electrical items and textiles. The event also lets residents take reusable items free of charge.

Key messages:

- Veolia won a 10-year, approximately £183m East London Waste Authority contract beginning in December 2027. It will redevelop two transfer stations and operate reuse and recycling centres and haulage services for 1.2 million residents.
- West Berkshire's garden-waste scheme recycled more than 11,000 tonnes last year. The material is processed into soil conditioner at Veolia's Padworth composting facility.
- Veolia's UK operation is holding free toy-reuse events at two Croydon household reuse and recycling centres serving the South London Waste Partnership area. The initiative promotes reuse of donated toys and other suitable household items.
- Veolia UK is partnering with Broadland District Council on a reuse and recycling event for small electrical items and textiles. The event also lets residents take reusable items free of charge.

Leading themes:

- Recycling & Circular Economy: 50.0% of Veolia's coverage (theme index 2.57, net tone +13)
- Operations, Safety & Incidents: 25.0% of Veolia's coverage (theme index 1.5, net tone −75)
- Collections, Councils & Contracts: 12.5% of Veolia's coverage (theme index 0.45, net tone 0)

Notable positive coverage:

- 31 July 2026, mylondon.news: [Plans for waste centres in East London will aim to reduce rubbish burning](https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/plans-waste-centres-east-london-34376281). Veolia won a 10-year, approximately £183m East London Waste Authority contract beginning in December 2027. It will redevelop two transfer stations and operate reuse and recycling centres and haulage services for 1.2 million residents.
- 25 July 2026, readingchronicle.co.uk: [West Berkshire residents can now sign up for garden waste collections](https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/26408766.west-berkshire-council-garden-waste-subscriptions-open/). West Berkshire's garden-waste scheme recycled more than 11,000 tonnes last year. The material is processed into soil conditioner at Veolia's Padworth composting facility.
- 23 July 2026, london-post.co.uk: [Veolia invites South London residents to collect pre-loved toys and give them a new life this summer](https://london-post.co.uk/veolia-invites-south-london-residents-to-collect-pre-loved-toys-and-give-them-a-new-life-this-summer/). Veolia's UK operation is holding free toy-reuse events at two Croydon household reuse and recycling centres serving the South London Waste Partnership area. The initiative promotes reuse of donated toys and other suitable household items.

Notable negative coverage:

- 28 July 2026, theguardian.com: [Led By Donkeys wins compensation over seizure of Gaza protest banner](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/28/led-by-donkeys-compensation-seizure-gaza-protest-banner-london). Veolia agreed to pay compensation after a Gaza protest banner it had collected and stored for the Greater London Authority deteriorated and was disposed of at a depot. Veolia said the disposal followed an unintentional health-and-safety hazard.
- 25 July 2026, bbc.com: [Batford bin lorry fire prompts battery warning](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgjep658n8o). A Veolia bin lorry caught fire in Batford after a battery in collected household waste was believed to ignite. Veolia warned that incorrectly discarded lithium-ion batteries pose a serious operational fire risk.
- 31 July 2026, edp24.co.uk: [Bin backlog sparks smell and rat fears in Norfolk town](https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/26425954.overflowing-rubbish-bins-raise-concerns-north-walsham/). Commercial bins in North Walsham reportedly went uncollected for more than two months, causing odour and vermin concerns. Veolia said the former customer had ceased trading and that it had arranged clearance and removal of the bins.

- [Veolia deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07?entity=veolia&view=deep-dive)
- [Veolia PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07/reports/veolia.pdf)

### FCC Environment

**FCC Environment moves into fourth as coverage broadens**

FCC Environment ranked 4th of 6 by average monthly share of coverage (9.1%) in the UK Waste & Recycling benchmark for July 2026, with 8 mentions and a net tone of +75.

In July 2026, FCC Environment recorded 8 mentions, 9.1% of cohort coverage and rank #4, with net sentiment of +75. Coverage focused on Environment, Emissions & Pollution. FCC Environment has agreed an eight-year fleet delivery and maintenance partnership with Fiveways Municipal Hire for its Dartford waste collection and street-cleansing services. The deal supports replacement vehicles and service continuity under FCC's council contract. FCC Environment is hosting a free nature scavenger hunt for children at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility visitor-centre garden. FCC Communities Foundation, supported by Severn Waste Services, has awarded funding for an energy-efficient heating system at St George's Hall in Bewdley. FCC Environment and Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant joined Northwich Town Council to clear more than 32 tonnes of waste from three alleyways. The initiative responded to local concerns about rubbish accumulation and fly-tipping.

Key messages:

- FCC Environment has agreed an eight-year fleet delivery and maintenance partnership with Fiveways Municipal Hire for its Dartford waste collection and street-cleansing services. The deal supports replacement vehicles and service continuity under FCC's council contract.
- FCC Environment is hosting a free nature scavenger hunt for children at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility visitor-centre garden.
- FCC Communities Foundation, supported by Severn Waste Services, has awarded funding for an energy-efficient heating system at St George's Hall in Bewdley.
- FCC Environment and Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant joined Northwich Town Council to clear more than 32 tonnes of waste from three alleyways. The initiative responded to local concerns about rubbish accumulation and fly-tipping.

Leading themes:

- Recycling & Circular Economy: 25.0% of FCC Environment's coverage (theme index 1, net tone +100)
- Environment, Emissions & Pollution: 25.0% of FCC Environment's coverage (theme index 6.67, net tone +50)
- Collections, Councils & Contracts: 12.5% of FCC Environment's coverage (theme index 0.48, net tone +100)

Notable positive coverage:

- 1 July 2026, letsrecycle.com: [Fiveways secures eight-year FCC fleet contract in Dartford](https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/fiveways-secures-eight-year-fcc-fleet-contract-in-dartford/). FCC Environment has agreed an eight-year fleet delivery and maintenance partnership with Fiveways Municipal Hire for its Dartford waste collection and street-cleansing services. The deal supports replacement vehicles and service continuity under FCC's council contract.
- 17 July 2026, stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk: [Children invited to free nature scavenger hunt at Gloucestershire facility](https://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/26285118.scavenger-hunt-gloucestershire-energy-waste-facility/). FCC Environment is hosting a free nature scavenger hunt for children at the Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility visitor-centre garden.
- 13 July 2026, expressandstar.com: [Bewdley community venue secures funding for energy-efficient heating upgrade](https://www.expressandstar.com/your-world/bewdley-community-venue-secures-funding-for-energy-efficient-heating-upgrade-8792358). FCC Communities Foundation, supported by Severn Waste Services, has awarded funding for an energy-efficient heating system at St George's Hall in Bewdley.

- [FCC Environment deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07?entity=fccenvironment&view=deep-dive)
- [FCC Environment PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07/reports/fccenvironment.pdf)

### Grundon

**Grundon ranks fifth as contracts and infrastructure feature in coverage**

Grundon ranked 5th of 6 by average monthly share of coverage (5.7%) in the UK Waste & Recycling benchmark for July 2026, with 5 mentions and a net tone of +80.

July combined the Bristol Cathedral contract with a RoSPA Gold award and the addition of four electric collection trucks. July 2026: Grundon added four battery-electric DAF collection trucks to its fleet, reported by commercialmotor.com. Grundon has won Bristol Cathedral's waste-management contract, covering general waste, recycling, food waste and glass collections. The agreement aims to improve recycling processes, reporting and recycling rates. Grundon received a RoSPA Gold Award for its health and safety performance during 2025. The company said the recognition reflects its workforce's commitment to safe working practices. RWM's 2026 conference programme will feature waste-sector discussions on investment, regulation, digital waste tracking, the Deposit Return Scheme and waste crime. Executives from several cohort companies are scheduled to participate. Independent editorial reporting said the Ford waste transfer-station fire involved approximately 300 tonnes of waste, was managed through a controlled burn, caused no injuries and ended with the site being handed back to the responsible person. Publish a verified chronology of the response using only confirmed operational information. This would provide an authoritative company account of a captured operational incident and reduce the risk that external fire-service reporting remains the main available account of Grundon’s response.

Key messages:

- Grundon has won Bristol Cathedral's waste-management contract, covering general waste, recycling, food waste and glass collections. The agreement aims to improve recycling processes, reporting and recycling rates.
- Grundon received a RoSPA Gold Award for its health and safety performance during 2025. The company said the recognition reflects its workforce's commitment to safe working practices.
- Grundon Waste Management has added four battery-electric DAF trade-waste collection trucks to its fleet, with five more due. The vehicles will operate from Colnbrook using charging infrastructure supplied by its adjacent waste-to-energy plant.
- RWM's 2026 conference programme will feature waste-sector discussions on investment, regulation, digital waste tracking, the Deposit Return Scheme and waste crime. Executives from several cohort companies are scheduled to participate.

Leading themes:

- Collections, Councils & Contracts: 40.0% of Grundon's coverage (theme index 1.66, net tone +100)
- Other: 20.0% of Grundon's coverage (theme index 5.53, net tone 0)
- Environment, Emissions & Pollution: 20.0% of Grundon's coverage (theme index 4.15, net tone +100)

Notable positive coverage:

- 6 July 2026, bristol247.com: [Bristol Cathedral appoints Grundon as waste management partner](https://www.bristol247.com/business/better-business/bristol-cathedral-appoints-grundon-as-waste-management-partner/). Bristol Cathedral appointed Grundon as its waste and recycling partner. Grundon will provide general waste, mixed recycling, food-waste and glass collections.
- 8 July 2026, letsrecycle.com: [News in Brief (08/07/2026)](https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/news-in-brief-08-07-2026/). Grundon has won Bristol Cathedral's waste-management contract, covering general waste, recycling, food waste and glass collections. The agreement aims to improve recycling processes, reporting and recycling rates.
- 11 July 2026, oxfordmail.co.uk: [Thames Valley waste company earns RoSPA Gold safety award](https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26260236.thames-valley-waste-firm-grundon-wins-rospa-gold-award/). Grundon received a RoSPA Gold Award for its health and safety performance during 2025. The company said the recognition reflects its workforce's commitment to safe working practices.

- [Grundon deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07?entity=grundon&view=deep-dive)
- [Grundon PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07/reports/grundon.pdf)

### Cory

**Energy from Waste & Infrastructure shaped Cory's media profile during July 2026**

Cory ranked 6th of 6 by average monthly share of coverage (1.1%) in the UK Waste & Recycling benchmark for July 2026, with 1 mentions and a net tone of +100.

In July 2026, Cory recorded 1 mention, 1.1% of cohort coverage and rank #6, with net sentiment of +100. Cory's proposed London Strategic Heat Main would use surplus heat from its Belvedere energy-from-waste campus to supply heat networks across London. The project remains pre-application, with first heat anticipated in the early to mid-2030s if consented. Energy from Waste & Infrastructure accounted for 1 mention. This small sample is directional: it describes the articles found in July but is not large enough to establish a durable reputation pattern.

Key messages:

- Cory recorded 1 mention in July, so the findings are directional.
- Cory's proposed London Strategic Heat Main would use surplus heat from its Belvedere energy-from-waste campus to supply heat networks across London. The project remains pre-application, with first heat anticipated in the early to mid-2030s if consented.
- Energy from Waste & Infrastructure accounted for 1 mention.

Leading themes:

- Energy from Waste & Infrastructure: 100.0% of Cory's coverage (theme index 14.5, net tone +100)

Notable positive coverage:

- 24 July 2026, autonocion.com: [London just unveiled plans to bore two 8-foot tunnels for 12 miles under the city carrying nothing but hot water, piping the heat a garbage incinerator vents into the sky today into 300,000 homes that burn gas to make the same heat again](https://www.autonocion.com/us/london-hot-water-piping-heat-garbage/). Cory's proposed London Strategic Heat Main would use surplus heat from its Belvedere energy-from-waste campus to supply heat networks across London. The project remains pre-application, with first heat anticipated in the early to mid-2030s if consented.

- [Cory deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07?entity=cory&view=deep-dive)
- [Cory PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07/reports/cory.pdf)

## Methodology

- **Share of coverage**: an organisation's mentions divided by all mentions of the organisations tracked in the same sector that month, in UK earned media. It is the central measure of media visibility in Omniscan benchmarks. "Average monthly share" is the mean of the monthly shares across the reporting period.
- **Mention**: one article that covers an organisation, classified as positive, neutral or negative in tone. Articles are deduplicated, and an organisation's own websites and passing sponsorship name-checks are excluded, so only earned media counts.
- **Net tone**: positive mentions minus negative mentions, as a percentage of all mentions (range −100 to +100).
- **Themes**: every article is assigned to one of the sector's editorial themes. A theme index above 1 means the organisation is covered on that theme more than its peers are; below 1 means less.
- **Calculation**: every figure is computed directly from the classified articles; narrative summaries are checked against those figures.
- **Sources**: UK national and international, trade and specialist, regional and local, and aggregator and syndication earned media.

## Other UK Waste & Recycling editions

- [UK waste & recycling media reputation tracker – 2026 year to date](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-ytd.md)
- [UK waste & recycling media reputation tracker – H1 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-h1.md)
- [UK waste & recycling media reputation tracker – August 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-08.md)
- [UK waste & recycling media reputation tracker – September 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-09.md)
- [All Omniscan media benchmarks](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks.md)

## How to cite

Omniscan, "UK waste & recycling media reputation tracker", July 2026 (1 July 2026–31 July 2026), published 1 September 2026. https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-waste-recycling-2026-07