Suez
Suez, officially known as Suez SA, is a leading global player in the water and waste management industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1858, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into international markets and the development of innovative environmental solutions. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Suez focuses on providing sustainable water management, waste recycling, and resource recovery services. Its core offerings include advanced water treatment technologies and waste management solutions that prioritise sustainability and efficiency. Recognised for its commitment to environmental stewardship, Suez has achieved notable accolades in the industry, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the transition towards a circular economy.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Suez's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Wastewater Treatment industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Suez's score of 48 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Suez's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Suez reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,507,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,273,410,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,018,127,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,346,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. Suez has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to cut its Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and transportation, by 14% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Suez is 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 commitments align with Suez's broader sustainability goals and reflect its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the water utilities sector.
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Add to project| 2009 | 2010 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,297,940,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,276,634,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
