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 73 is higher than 94% 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 global carbon emissions of approximately 20,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside about 45,800,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. Veolia has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with a roadmap currently being defined for all scopes. The company 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, Veolia has committed to a 22% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, using 2018 as a baseline. The company is also investing €1.5 billion to phase out coal by 2030, which is expected to reduce emissions by approximately 2,700,000 kg CO2e. These initiatives are part of Veolia's broader strategy to align with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and contribute to global climate goals. Overall, Veolia's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability, aiming for substantial reductions in carbon emissions while transitioning towards a more sustainable operational model.
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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 | 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 | 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.
