Environmental Sector Payment Practices Dip Slightly: 2025 Average Score Drops to 65.7 from 67.2

The Comparison

Here’s a snapshot comparison of environmental sector payment performance:

• 2024: Data from 116 companies showed an average payment practices score of 67.2 out of 100.
• 2025: Analysis of 97 companies revealed a slightly lower average score of 65.7 out of 100.

What This Means

While the decline of 1.5 points between 2024 and 2025 is marginal, the decrease still indicates a slight weakening in payment performance within the environment sector, albeit across a smaller sample size. The figures may signal potential cash flow pressures or shifts in payment priorities among the surveyed businesses. For companies struggling with delayed payments, a late payment calculator can help assess the financial impact.

Summary: In the environment sector, the average payment practices score decreased from 67.2 (116 companies) in 2024 to 65.7 (97 companies) in 2025.