Veolia Sustainability Profile
Veolia North America, a subsidiary of the global environmental services leader Veolia Environnement S.A., is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1853, Veolia has established itself as a key player in the waste management, water treatment, and energy services industries, focusing on sustainable solutions that enhance resource efficiency. The company offers a diverse range of services, including waste collection, recycling, water purification, and energy recovery, all designed to minimise environmental impact. Veolia's commitment to innovation and sustainability sets it apart in the market, enabling clients to achieve their environmental goals while optimising operational efficiency. With a strong market position and numerous accolades for its environmental initiatives, Veolia continues to lead the way in creating a more sustainable future.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Veolia's score of 25 is lower than 65% 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 2022, Veolia reported total carbon emissions of approximately 686,600 kg CO2e, comprising 404,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 282,600 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant reduction from 2021, when Scope 1 emissions alone were reported at 533,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Veolia has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Veolia's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, and all reported figures are derived directly from their own sustainability performance assessments. The company continues to focus on improving its environmental impact as part of its broader climate commitments.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 533,000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Veolia's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Veolia has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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