While the environment sector outperforms the UK average for payment practices, the difference between the best and worst payers is enormous. A PaymentCheck score difference of 82.2 (between Water Plus Select and Mitie Waste & Environmental Services) suggests that prompt payment is far from standard practice across the board.
Northern Ireland has the highest average score at 96.2, but this is based on data from just one company (Northern Ireland Water Limited), so it isn't representative. London, with 19 companies assessed, scores 67.0, placing it above the sector average, suggesting reasonably sound payment behaviour among a larger sample size in the capital. Find out what late payments are costing your business with our late payment calculator.
One-line takeaway: Despite an average PaymentCheck score of 62.1, 4.2% higher than Wales' regional average, the vast gulf between Water Plus Select's 97.53 and Mitie Waste & Environmental Services' 15.33 highlights a serious payment disparity within the UK environment sector.
How UK companies' payment practices changed in 2025 — the biggest improvers, the firms slipping, and the strongest new e
The UK agriculture sector is significantly outperforming the UK average for payment practices, suggesting a degree of fi
The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance
The UK air travel sector significantly outperforms the national average when it comes to payment practices, achieving a
© 2026 Payment Check Ltd
Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH
Made by Alastair Campbell