The FOG
NETWORK
2026
Sewer Stewardship and Resource Recovery
12th - 13th May, London
MOVING THE
NEEDLE.
A water company initiative, funded by Thames Water and Southern Water and facilitated by Eco Clarity, the FOG Network 2026 brings the sector together to manage FOG properly, end to end.
If we can trace FOG all the way from source to recoverable end point, we can prove that preventable FOG is staying out of the sewer network. Fewer blockages, fewer pollution events, stronger sewer stewardship.
This is an action-based workshop, designed to turn industry challenges into measurable results.
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1. Beyond the trap
Grease traps remain a critical first step in protecting sewer networks. However, trapping alone does not guarantee prevention.
By connecting every link in the chain, FOG management can deliver both short-term network protection and long-term resilience.
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2. Blockage reduction data
To demonstrate real progress, the sector needs clear, consistent and evidence-based measurement.
Defining the data required supports water company and environmental goals by evidencing FOG blockages and pollution.
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3. Fully joined-up system
To prevent FOG falling through the cracks and returning to the sewer, resource recovery must be treated as the end point.
To close the loop, material must move into controlled recovery routes, strengthening transparency and end-to-end accountability.
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SEWER STEWARDSHIP
and resource recovery.
This industry event brings together leaders from across the water sector and supply chain to explore the future of sewer stewardship and resource recovery.
Delegates are encouraged to attend both the site visit and social evening on 12 May, followed by the full conference on 13 May, to gain maximum value from the discussions and collaboration.
The event will focus on moving beyond trapping FOG waste as the end point and toward a fully joined-up solution that connects every part of the supply chain, from capture and data collection through to transport, recovery and measurable network outcomes. The aim is to ensure this material is kept out of the sewer network and managed in a way that delivers clear environmental, operational and regulatory benefits.
Through keynote insights, leadership discussion and interactive workshops, the programme will examine what stronger, future-focused stewardship should look like in AMP8 and beyond, supporting environmental performance, long-term resilience and greater confidence in how FOG is managed.
Join us for a focused and collaborative two-day event designed to shape ambition, build alignment and strengthen sector-wide impact.
JOIN THE FOG NETWORK
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of sewer stewardship and resource recovery.
agenda
The key sessions.
Session 1 | Panel and workshop
‘The future of sewer stewardship: From waste to resource’
This session brings together keynote speakers from across the water sector to set the direction for the day, exploring how the industry is moving from wastewater management towards bioresource and recovery, and where FOG fits within that shift as a material with real recovery value. From a leadership perspective, we will explore the challenge of moving beyond fragmented approaches to deliver clear, measurable outcomes in AMP8, before setting out what effective sewer stewardship looks like at scale.
Session 2 | Panel and workshop
‘After the grease trap: Disposal, logistics and reality’
This session explores what happens once FOG leaves site, focusing on the practical realities of how it is transported, handled and ultimately managed. We will bring together perspectives from across the value chain, from producer responsibilities through to those moving and handling the material, to build a clearer picture of this part of the system. Together, we will explore where the material goes, how it moves through the chain, and the challenges at each stage, including where visibility is lost and the opportunity to improve traceability so that recovery becomes the expected and accountable end point.
Session 3 | Panel and workshop
‘Proving prevention: Data, sewer stewardship and the future of FOG’
This session moves from visibility to evidence, focusing on how we measure the impact of FOG across the system. While its effects on networks are well understood, proving reduction in a clear and measurable way remains a challenge. We will share findings from a recent project by BMA and Southern Water on the current state of FOG, demonstrating how a whole systems approach is driving a shift from evolution to revolution. This session will explore the metrics needed to support AMP8 priorities and how they can be applied to improve transparency and better understand the impact of FOG on blockages and pollution.
WHO SHOULD
ATTEND.
Managing FOG
Water companies
Local authorities
Regulators
Moving FOG
Waste management
Hauliers
Grease contractors
Producing FOG
Hospitality
Food manufacturers
Commercial kitchens
Recovering FOG
Treatment
Processing
Circular economy
Sector partners
Consultancy
Solution providers
Industry bodies