Veolia
Veolia Environnement S.A., commonly known as Veolia, is a global leader in environmental services, headquartered in Paris, France. Established in 1853, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on water management, waste management, and energy services across various regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Veolia's core offerings include innovative solutions for water treatment, waste recycling, and energy recovery, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and resource optimisation. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its role in the circular economy and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. With a strong market position, Veolia is recognised for its expertise in environmental management, making it a trusted partner for municipalities and industries seeking to enhance their ecological footprint.
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.
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
Veolia's score of 43 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Veolia's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Veolia reported global carbon emissions of approximately 27.9 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 1, 5.7 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 2, and about 31.3 million tonnes CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions significantly. Veolia has set ambitious targets, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Near-term goals include a 50.4% reduction in all other absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2032, alongside a 30% reduction in various Scope 3 emissions, including those from fuel and energy-related activities. These commitments align with industry standards and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), demonstrating Veolia's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its impact on the environment.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Veolia 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.
