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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Veolia reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 20,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside a significant Scope 3 total of about 45,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. Veolia has set ambitious targets to achieve a 50% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, compared to 2021 levels. Additionally, the company aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions across 67% of its operations by the same year. These targets are part of a broader strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals including a 22% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034 from a 2018 baseline. The company is also investing heavily in transitioning away from coal, with a planned investment of €1.5 billion aimed at reducing emissions by approximately 2,700,000 kg CO2e by 2030. Furthermore, Veolia's long-term roadmap includes a commitment to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050, with a focus on decarbonising its operations and supply chain. Veolia's climate commitments are aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated its targets as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data and reduction targets are sourced directly from Veolia Environnement SA, ensuring accuracy and accountability in their climate strategy.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 26,200,000,000 | - | 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 | 7,700,000,000 | - | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 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.
