Veolia
Veolia Environnement S.A., commonly known as Veolia, is a global leader in environmental services headquartered in France. Established in 1853, the company has evolved to become a key player in the water, waste management, and energy sectors, operating extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Veolia's core offerings include water treatment, waste recycling, and energy recovery, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering advanced waste-to-energy technologies and implementing comprehensive water management solutions. With a strong market position, Veolia is recognised for its dedication to creating circular economies and reducing environmental impact, making it a trusted partner for municipalities and industries alike. Its notable achievements underscore its role in driving sustainable development globally.
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Veolia's score of 76 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Veolia's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Veolia reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 65,800,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 20,900,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions and about 45,800,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 31,340,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, alongside approximately 27,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 5,700,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Veolia has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, with a baseline year of 2021. Additionally, the company targets a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. Long-term goals include achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets of reducing Scope 1 emissions from electricity generation by 78.8% per MWh by 2032 and a 90% reduction in overall Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. These commitments align with the Science-Based Targets initiative, ensuring that Veolia's strategies contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company is actively pursuing various decarbonisation strategies to meet these targets, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and climate resilience.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Veolia is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
