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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Veolia'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.

86

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Veolia's score of 86 is higher than 100% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 1,306,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 924,070,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 375,330,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, including a roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 across all scopes. Veolia aims for a 50% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, compared to 2021 levels, and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions across 67% of its operations by the same year. Additionally, the company plans to phase out coal by 2030, which is expected to reduce emissions by approximately 2.7 million tonnes CO2e. In 2019, Veolia committed to a 22% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) over 15 years, using 2018 as the baseline year. The company is also targeting a significant reduction of 90% in its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. These initiatives reflect Veolia's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.

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Scope 2
7,700,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Veolia's primary industry is Other waste for treatment: waste water treatment, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Veolia is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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