Waterbedrijf Groningen N.V. Due Diligence

Run due diligence on Waterbedrijf Groningen N.V.: check compliance and get alerts when suppliers or ownership change.

Netherlands · owned by Province of Groningen and Groningen municipalities (Netherlands) · waterbedrijfgroningen.nl · 35 vendors

Waterbedrijf Groningen is a Dutch water utility company that provides clean drinking water to all residents of Groningen province. The company operates as a public utility focused on sustainable water management, water conservation, and protecting water sources for current and future generations.

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Compliance

3 in-scope frameworks identified; showing 3.

GDPR (source) — Evidence found

As an EU-based water utility processing customer personal data, employee data, and supplier data, GDPR is fully applicable.

Evidence: https://waterbedrijfgroningen.nl/disclaimer-privacy/, https://waterbedrijfgroningen.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Disclaimer-en-privacy.pdf

NIS2 (source) — No public evidence

As a drinking water utility in the Netherlands, Waterbedrijf Groningen falls under the 'drinking water' sector which is explicitly listed as an Essential Entity under NIS2 Directive. Essential Entities face the highest compliance requirements including mandatory incident reporting, risk management, and cybersecurity measures. The company appears to exceed size thresholds as a regional water utility serving the Groningen area.

Evidence: https://waterbedrijfgroningen.nl/over-ons/

ISO 27001 (source) — No public evidence

As a critical infrastructure provider (water utility) that processes personal data and operates digital systems, ISO 27001 certification would be beneficial for information security management. While not legally mandatory, it's considered best practice for utilities and may be required by customers or regulators. The company's exposure to cyber threats and data protection requirements make this relevant.

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Financial Resilience Score: 9/10

Waterbedrijf Groningen N.V. exhibits exceptionally high financial resilience due to the confluence of its business model, market position, and strong financial management. The company provides drinking water, an essential service with inelastic demand. Its revenue stream is highly predictable and is not significantly impacted by economic downturns. As the sole provider of drinking water in its designated region, it operates without direct competition. Tariffs are regulated, ensuring revenue is sufficient to cover operational costs and necessary infrastructure investments, which minimizes price risk. With an equity of €275.4 million against a total balance sheet of approximately €450-€460 million (based on 2022 figures), the company's solvency ratio is over 60%. This is an extremely strong position, indicating a low reliance on debt and a significant capacity to absorb financial shocks. The company is owned by the municipalities within the province of Groningen. This public ownership structure prioritizes long-term stability and public service over short-term profit maximization. It also provides an implicit guarantee of support, further enhancing financial stability. The steady growth in EBIT demonstrates a proven ability to operate profitably within the regulated framework, allowing for continuous reinvestment into the water network.

Key strengths: Non-Cyclical, Essential Service, Regulated Monopoly, Strong Solvency, Public Ownership, Consistent Profitability

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