Global ESG ratings
Veolia Environnement is included, among others in the DJSI World and Europe, FTSE4Good and CAC40 ESG stock market indices.
As of 18/10/2024, Veolia Environnement was ranked in the first decile of the Multi-Utilities industry by ISS-ESG, achieving a score of B.
Veolia Environnement is recognized in the Top 1% of the Multi and Water Utilities industry by S&P Global, in its 2024 Sustainability Yearbook. Of the over 9,400 companies assessed, spread across 62 industries, only 66 companies are recognized among the "Top 1%" of their industry.
As of 18/12/2024, Veolia Environnement scored 79/100 in the Multi and Water Utilities industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.
Veolia Environnement scored 73/100 in the 2024 Moody’s Analytics ESG Assessment. For comparison, the Waste & Water Utilities Europe sector average score is 53/100.
Veolia Environnement was ranked among the top 10% of companies rated by Ecovadis in the Water collection, treatment and supply industry, achieving a score of 68/100 in July 2024.
Specific ratings
In early 2024, Veolia Environnement obtained a double recognition for its Leadership level from the CDP, achieving a score of A- for Climate change and A- for Water security.
Evaluation criteria
These evaluations are valuable information, as it provides an independent evaluation of the company’s performance and regular monitoring of key sustainable development criteria.
The Group is evaluated on a range of criteria, including governance, human resources management, environmental performance, ethics, human rights, customer and supplier relations, and dialogue with civil society.
The ESG rating allows the Group to stay tuned to the experts and thereby continuously improve its sustainable development process.
Being selected in ESG indexes and being recognized by its customers is an acknowledgement of the company's long-term commitment to CSR and the quality of its performance.
Ongoing Commitment and Future Goals
Veolia Environnement’s strong performance in ESG ratings reflects its unwavering dedication to driving ecological transformation and fostering sustainability in every aspect of its operations. These achievements underscore the Group’s long-term commitment to addressing the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental preservation through actionable, measurable solutions.
Looking ahead, Veolia aims to further elevate its ESG performance by setting ambitious new goals for 2025 and beyond, including:
- Achieving Net Zero by 2040: By reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all business activities and innovating in renewable energy and circular economy solutions.
- Expanding Access to Clean Water: Targeting underserved communities worldwide with affordable and sustainable water management solutions.
- Enhancing Transparency: Publishing detailed progress reports aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).