Suez, officially known as Suez Group, is a leading global player in the environmental services industry, headquartered in Paris, France. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Suez focuses on water and waste management solutions, catering to both municipal and industrial clients. Founded in 1858, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable resource management and innovative waste recycling technologies. Suez offers a diverse range of core services, including water treatment, waste collection, and recycling, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. Renowned for its expertise in resource recovery, Suez has positioned itself as a market leader, consistently recognised for its contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development.
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Suez's score of 52 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Suez reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.06 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 966,400 tonnes CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 92,400 tonnes CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, Suez plans to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation, by 14% within the same timeframe. Suez is also committed to ensuring that 25% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products, will have science-based targets by 2026. These initiatives reflect Suez's dedication to aligning with global climate goals and contributing to a sustainable future.
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Add to project2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Suez is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.