MEMBERS
As a European Technology Platform or members’-based association Water Europe has divided its members by colleges representing the multiplicity of the stakeholders and the whole value chain of the water sector. We are committed to serve the specific needs of all our members. Therefore, fees and rules depend on the nature of each member’s category. We make a distinction among corporate, associate and honorary members.
You can find all the information concerning the membership in the Water Europe (WE) Bylaws and Articles of Association.
CORPORATE membership
WE AoA membership is not limited in time and automatically renewed on a full calendar year basis. Membership cancellations for the next year need to be submitted to the Executive Director before the 1st of October of the running year .
The main duties and rights of Corporate members are:
Have access to all WE programs and membership benefits
Have a voting right during the General Meeting
Endorse WE Water Vision
Accept Articles of Association and Bylaws
College A
16.000€/year
Multinational corporations
College B
3.500€/year*
Research & technology developers**
College C
3.500€/year*
Utilities
College D***
3.500€/year*
Suppliers & SMEs**
College E
3.500€/year*
Large water users
*College B, C, D, E members from EU member states with a GDP of less than 75% of the EU average, can apply for a membership fee reduction (1.250 EUR/year)
**College B & D members need to have a legal base in the European Union or Associate countries.
***College D – SMEs fee is:
700 € if the turnover of the SME is ≤ 2M €
1.750 € if the turnover of the SME is between 2M € – 5M €
3.500 € if the turnover is between 5M € – 50M €
TURNOVER
* ≤ 2M €
* 2M € – 5M €
* 5M € – 50M €
FEE
* 700 €
* 1.750 €
* 3.500 €
ASSOCIATE membership
You can find all the information concerning the membership in the internal rules of Water Europe . Please note that the membership lasts for 2 years. Renewal is not automatic and take an end on the 31st of December.
To renew the membership, please fill in the form below or send an e-mail to the WE staff in charge of the membership.
The main duties and rights of Corporate members:
Endorse the WE Water Vision
Accept Articles of Association and Bylaws
Submit an annual report on its activities linked to the WE Water Vision
Have access to all WE programs and membership benefits
No voting right during the General Meeting
College F
No Fee
Public Authorities
The member should endorse the WE Vision and promote it in their territory. Each year, it should submit a report to highlight how it contributes to the implementation of the vision.
College G
No Fee
Civil Society Organisations
The member should endorse the WE Vision and promote it. Each year, it should submit a report to highlight how it contributes to the implementation of the vision.
Who can become a member in college F?
Public Authorities come in a variety of forms, often varying in definition based on their ….. For this reason, all decisions on new members are taken by the Board of Directors of Water Europe on a case-by case basis.
Who can become a member in college G?
Civil Society Organisations come in a variety of forms, often varying in definition based on their country of origin. For this reason, all decisions on new members are taken by the Board of Directors of Water Europe on a case-by case basis.
However, adherence to a number of criteria can indicate if an organisation qualifies for college G. Some notable criteria are:
The organisation is separated from both the state and the market;
The organisation is primarily community-serving, meaning that, other than catering to its members’ needs, the organisation serves a broader purpose, for instance societal or environmental;
The organisation bases its income primarily on donations and public subsidies;
The organisation is registered as an NGO, non-profit, foundation, charity or in a category with similar traits.
DELEGATED membership
Delegated membership is available for a legal entity that is owned or controlled by a College A member (a daughter company). The request for delegated membership can either be made by the daughter or parent company. Delegate Members have the same rights and obligations as Associate Membership and will be dealt with in the same way as the latter. Consequently, Delegate Members may take part in all WE’s activities under the same conditions as Corporate Members, but they cannot participate to the WE governance and therefore cannot be represented at the WE General Meeting or at Board level.
WE AoA membership is not limited in time and automatically renewed on a full calendar year basis. Membership cancellations for the next year need to be submitted to the Executive Director before the 1st of October of the running year .
The main duties and rights of Delegated members are:
Have access to all WE programs and membership benefits
Have a voting right during the General Meeting
Endorse WE Water Vision
Accept Articles of Association and Bylaws
College H
No Fee
Research and technology developers & Utilities
HONORARY membership
This membership is based on the Water Europe Board of Directors’ decision to award someone who has made a special contribution to WE or has achieved collaborative objectives that WE Serves.
