+70%
increase in the amount of waste produced worldwide in 2050 compared to 2016 if the trend is not reversed (3.4 billion metric tons annually over the coming 30 years, compared to 2.01 billion metric tons in 2016)
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+33%
of waste is recycled or composted in high- and middle-income countries, compared to just 4% in low-income countries where only 39% of household waste is collected and over 90% of waste is poorly managed
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Fighting Pollution : Protecting People and Planet
Our planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges as pollution increasingly threatens our soil, air, and water resources. At Veolia, we're committed to reversing this trend through advanced treatment solutions that protect human health and restore natural ecosystems. By combining innovation with environmental expertise, we're actively working to create cleaner, healthier environments for communities worldwide.
65
million metric tons
of waste treated
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8.7
Mt of hazardous
waste treated
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7.4
billion cubic meters of
wastewater treated
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3.4
billion tons of waste
generated/year by 2050
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Clean Future
Leading the Fight Against Pollution
The growing challenge of pollution poses an increasing threat to our ecosystems. With expanding urban populations driving increased resource consumption and waste generation, we're facing a future where annual waste could reach 3.4 billion metric tons by 2050. At Veolia, we're taking decisive action to protect our environment from harmful pollutants. Our comprehensive suite of solutions tackles water, soil, and air pollution - including complex challenges like micropollutants and industrial effluent. Through collaborative partnerships with businesses and communities, we implement integrated treatment and remediation strategies that minimize environmental impact, optimize resource use, and safeguard biodiversity for future generations.
Pollution Solutions
Safeguarding Earth's Ecosystems
At Veolia, we tackle environmental challenges through three interconnected pillars of expertise: Water Pollution Control, Waste Treatment, and Soil Remediation. By addressing these critical areas simultaneously, we deliver holistic environmental solutions that not only combat pollution but also protect public health and restore natural ecosystems. Our integrated approach ensures no aspect of environmental protection is overlooked, creating lasting positive impact for communities and the planet.
How do we bring value to our customers?
Through our integrated three-pillar approach to environmental services, Veolia delivers exceptional value to customers seeking comprehensive pollution management solutions.We combine expertise in water pollution control, waste management, and soil remediation with cutting-edge technology to transform environmental challenges into opportunities. By choosing Veolia, clients gain a partner who can address multiple environmental challenges simultaneously, delivering sustainable solutions that benefit both their business and the planet.
Process Water Treatment
Improve efficiency and reduce downtime with our high-quality water treatment system generating process water for production and manufacturing.
Wastewater Treatment
Ensure discharge compliance and improve efficiency with our bespoke wastewater treatment system that caters to a wide variety of industries.
Combating Water Pollution
Veolia leads the fight against water scarcity and contamination through cutting-edge treatment technologies and comprehensive protection strategies. We safeguard water resources at their source by implementing advanced detection systems and establishing protected zones, while closely monitoring industrial and agricultural activities. Our innovative solutions, including the BeyondPFAS technology, combine advanced processes like activated carbon adsorption, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis to eliminate persistent pollutants. We also specialize in industrial wastewater treatment, ensuring effluent meets strict health and environmental standards while protecting community well-being and ecosystem health.
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Treating Waste Pollution
Safe and sustainable waste management requires expertise across all waste streams - solid, liquid, hazardous, and non-hazardous. Through advanced digital solutions like Hubgrade, waste processing is monitored and optimized in real-time, combining human expertise with AI to reduce costs and environmental impact. Hazardous materials such as batteries, plastics, and solvents are transformed from environmental threats into valuable resources through specialized treatment and recycling processes. This comprehensive approach, backed by the GreenUp initiative's commitment to process 9 million metric tons of hazardous waste by 2027, drives forward the circular economy while ensuring environmental protection.
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Soil remediation
Commissioning & Decommissioning Project
Disaster management
Depolluting Soils
Veolia is involved in soil remediation and ecosystem preservation, transforming contaminated brownfield and industrial sites into revitalized spaces that support biodiversity. We specialize in cleaning and decontaminating sites, preparing previously polluted land for safe, sustainable new uses while protecting natural environments for future generations.
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Decarbonize, Depollute, Regenerate
Powering Industry Sustainability
Minimizing Climate Impact
From implementing smart energy monitoring systems to developing sustainable power alternatives, we help industrials reduce operational costs, optimize consumption , and achieve measurable results in carbon footprint reduction while supporting their transition towards cleaner energy solutions.
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Optimizing Resources
From innovative material recovery to water reclamation initiatives, we enable industrials to transform waste streams into valuable assets, implement circular economy practices, and develop sustainable resource management strategies that reduce environmental impact while improving operational efficiency
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