Veolia Environnement (VE)

Video - Inventing creative solutions

Tuesday May 22nd 2012 08:00:00 PM

A film presenting the community of inventors at Veolia Environnement who find creative solutions for the environment.

Press releases - The Veolia Environnement Foundation is ready to deploy its new mobile water-treatment units, specifically designed for emergency humanitarian aid

Thursday May 17th 2012 08:00:00 PM

After testing and validation by Veoliaforce volunteers from Veolia Environnement Recherche & Innovation (VERI), the Aquaforce 500 mobile watertreatment unit is now ready to meet the special challenges of providing emergency drinking water to disaster victims. The Aquaforce 500 is the latest addition to the Foundation's range of mobile devices, which includes the Aquaforce 5000.

Publications - 2011 Annual and Sustainability Report

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

• The interactive version of the 2011 Annual and Sustainability Report (-0KB)
• Download the 2011 Annual and Sustainability Report (pdf-1.6MB)

Focus on - Nagpur: meeting the challenge of water for all

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Expansion of the water services contract in Nagpur, India, at the end of 2011 testifies to Veolia Water's long-term commitment to ensuring universal access to essential services.

Focus on - Hertfordshire County Council designated Veolia Environmental Services as preferred bidder under a 25-year PFI residual waste treatment contract

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Under the contract, Veolia Environmental Services will combine recycling with energy recovery, generating financial savings and environmental benefi ts for the community and its residents over the contract period.

Publications - Social innovations : Ideas for progress

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

• Download the booklet about Social innovations (pdf-2.6MB)

Focus on - Supporting Biosphere 2

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

In the US, Biosphere 2, a 1.27-hectare experimental site established by the University of Arizona, is home to the world's largest artificial closed ecosystem.

Focus on - Warsaw: major acquisition in Poland for Veolia Energy - Dalkia

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Dalkia reinforced its leadership in the heating networks market in winning the contract for the European Union's largest district network in Warsaw, Poland.

Publications - 2011 CSR Performance Digest

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

• Download the 2011 CSR Performance Digest (pdf-2.6MB)

Press releases - Combined Shareholders' Meeting, May 16, 2012

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

The Combined Shareholders' Meeting of Veolia Environnement took place at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, under the chairmanship of Antoine Frérot, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. All of the resolutions submitted to the Combined Shareholders' Meeting were carried by wide majorities.

Publications - Human resources Data 2011

Tuesday May 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

• Download the Human resources Data 2011 (pdf-1.7MB)

Video - Veolia Environnement: Corporate profile 2012

Monday May 14th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Updated for 2012 with the most significant examples of Veolia Environnement's expertise around the world.

Publications - 2011 Sustainable Purchasing indicators reporting protocol

Sunday May 13th 2012 08:00:00 PM

• Download the 2011 Sustainable Purchasing indicators reporting protocol (pdf-348KB)

Focus on - Veolia Environnement at Rio+20

Sunday May 13th 2012 08:00:00 PM

The third United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, "Rio+20", will take place from June 20 to 22, 2012, in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.

Press releases - In 2011, Veolia Water strengthened its position in France and renewed contracts for a total revenue of one billion euros

Thursday May 10th 2012 08:00:00 PM

In 2011, Veolia Water renewed 238 delegated public service contracts totaling revenue of 1.01 billion euros, that is, an equivalent level of revenue as in 2010 in France (excluding the impact of the renewal in 2010 of the contract with the Ile-de-France water authority SEDIF).

Press releases - Key figures as of March 31, 2012

Thursday May 3rd 2012 08:00:00 PM

Revenue growth and good commercial dynamics; Good activity resilience; Operational implementation of strategic plan; Indicative offers received for major United Kingdom and United States divestments.

Press releases - Veolia Transdev and its partner Transfield Services win the Sydney ferries management contract

Thursday May 3rd 2012 08:00:00 PM

Harbour City Ferries, a 50/50 partnership between Veolia Transdev Australasia and Transfield Services, has just been awarded the operation and management contract for the iconic ferry service in the city of Sydney (Australia).

Press releases - New Delhi selects Veolia Water to build and operate a new wastewater treatment plant

Tuesday May 1st 2012 08:00:00 PM

The City of New Delhi has just contracted Veolia Water to build and operate the new Nilothi Wastewater Treatment Plant serving the city's western sector. Construction will begin in the next few weeks on this plant designed to be fully energy self-sufficient.

Events - Student Solidarity Awards 2012

Thursday April 26th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Participate in the Student Solidarity Awards and receive financial and technical support for your project.

Press releases - Dalkia supports the European Investment Bank in its plan to reduce its carbon footprint

Wednesday April 18th 2012 08:00:00 PM

The European Investment Bank has awarded Dalkia the contract for technical and energy systems management of over 180,000 square meters of its office space in Luxembourg. The four-year contract covers four buildings and includes an ambitious target for carbon footprint reduction.

Video - Water Impact Index

Monday April 9th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Veolia Water and Veolia Environnement's Research & Innovation group developed the Water Impact Index, the first indicator enabling a comprehensive assessment of the impact of human activity on water resources.

Press releases - Veolia Water signs partnership contract with New York City to optimize its public water and wastewater services

Monday April 9th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Veolia Water's new model innovates by extending the scope of the assignments awarded to the private operator as well as using different types of contracts (performance-based contracts and project management assistance).

Press releases - Additional information on the process of withdrawal from Veolia Transdev

Tuesday April 3rd 2012 08:00:00 PM

As part of exclusive negotiations with an investor on the withdrawal from the transportation business and the refinancing of Veolia Transdev, Veolia Environnement and Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations are discussing the transfer of Veolia Transdev's 66% shareholding in SNCM and its subsidiaries to Veolia Environnement, along with the rights and obligations attached to this shareholding.

Press releases - Veolia Environmental Services produces alternative energy from residual waste and contributes to the energy independance of the Paris region

Monday April 2nd 2012 08:00:00 PM

In 2011, Veolia Environmental Services' facilities for energy recovery in the Greater Paris area covered the electricity needs of 350,000 people and supplied district heating networks serving 46,000 households in the area.

Press releases - Sustainable performance: Veolia Water innovates and makes commitments to local public authorities and its industrial clients

Wednesday March 21st 2012 08:00:00 PM

Local public authorities and industrial companies are increasingly seeking to reduce their environmental footprints and wanting to demonstrate their commitment to a measurable and effective approach to sustainable development. Veolia Water, in a move to innovate and make concrete commitments, today announces the seven overall performance targets it has set itself for the 2012-2014 period, as well as the introduction of extra-financial evaluation of its public service management contracts.

Events - 6th World Water Forum

Friday March 16th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Veolia Water participates in the 6th World Water Forum held in Marseille between 12 and 17 March. This Forum is located at the Parc Chanot Congress and Exhibition Centre.

Press releases - Veolia Environnement steps up the implementation of its strategic plan

Thursday March 15th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Antoine Frérot, Chairman and CEO of Veolia Environnement, today announced a series of decisions, effective immediately, to speed up the implementation of the Group's strategic plan approved by its Board of Directors.

Focus on - Water, a top priority

Wednesday March 14th 2012 08:00:00 PM

The 6^th World Water Forum will run from March 12 to 17 in Marseille, France. Its President, Benedito Braga, also Vice-President of the World Water Council and Director of the Brazilian National Water Agency, talks about his quest to make the voice of water heard.

Press releases - Press release

Wednesday March 14th 2012 08:00:00 PM

The Board of Directors of Veolia Environnement met today, chaired by Antoine Frérot, and decided that it will put forward a set of resolutions to the Annual Shareholders' Meeting of May 16, 2012 relating to the composition of the Board.

Press releases - India: first "full city" public-private partnership

Monday March 12th 2012 08:00:00 PM

Veolia Water India, a Veolia Water subsidiary, has been awarded the drinking water service operation and maintenance contract by the city of Nagpur for 25 years. A multi-local player, Veolia Water India has set up a special purpose entity, Orange City Water, in a joint venture with Vishvaraj Environment Ltd., one of India's leading civil engineering and services companies.

Video - Veolia Water SVR: Service, Value, Responsibility

Thursday March 8th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Traditional approaches are no longer enough if we are to face the challenges of long term management of water. By integrating the concepts of Service, value and responsibility Veolia Water has redefined its business with a new vision.

Video - SKF France, chose of biomass

Monday March 5th 2012 07:00:00 PM

SKF France industrial site (Saint Cyr sur Loire) is dedicated to the production of bearings. To control its energy consumption and offset gas price fluctuations SKF required and alternative solution to save energy overall. Among all the projects submitted by Dalkia, SKF France chose biomass.

Video - City Challenge: Romainville, located in France

Monday March 5th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Romainville is a town of 25,000 people, and like everywhere in France it produces waste. Romainville has put in place an innovative waste collection system unique in France. The vacuum waste collection system ends with the nuisance caused by the presence of waste containers on streets and collection vehicles circulating in town.

Video - City challenge: Bucharest

Monday March 5th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Dynamic city of 2 million inhabitants, Bucharest needs water for its daily activities. In 10 years, water consumption is under control and has been reduced. Bucharest has improved the vastly water network and its city-dwellers have been made aware of the need to conserve water.

Press releases - 2011 Annual Results

Wednesday February 29th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Deployment of the strategic plan, the relevance of which was reaffirmed by the Board of Directors on February 29, 2012. Net financial debt reduction of €488 million. Entered into exclusive negotiations with an investor regarding Veolia Transdev. 2012-2013 objectives confirmed.

Press releases - The Board of Directors of Veolia Environnement, at its meeting on February 29, 2012, reaffirms the relevance of the strategic plan...

Tuesday February 28th 2012 07:00:00 PM

The press release

Flash animation - What is "clean technology"?

Thursday February 23rd 2012 07:00:00 PM

How can it make our environment shift towards a more ecological and low-carbon economy? How can we encourage its development and deployment?

Clean technologies are the heart of Veolia Environnement's innovation. This short video will bring you simple answers to these questions.

Publications - Suppliers' Charter

Sunday February 19th 2012 07:00:00 PM

For a responsible client-supplier relationship.

• Download the Suppliers' Charter (pdf-2.1MB)

Press releases - Japan - Veolia Water wins three O&M contracts for water and wastewater treatment plants

Tuesday February 14th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Veolia Water subsidiary Veolia Water Japan recently won three O&M contracts to provide water and wastewater services for 1,215,000 people in Japan.

Press releases - Dalkia awarded "Sustainable Development" certification by Arcet Cotation: a first in France for a heating network

Monday February 13th 2012 07:00:00 PM

ELVYA, a Dalkia subsidiary established to manage the district heating network of Greater Lyon (France), has been awarded the first Publi-Cert© certificate in France for a heating network with a final score of A+ on a rating scale that ranges from D to AAA.

Press releases - Veolia Water is selected by SIAAP to renovate Europe's biggest wastewater treatment plant

Monday February 6th 2012 07:00:00 PM

SIAAP, the interdepartmental wastewater authority for the Greater Paris area, has selected OTV, a subsidiary of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, to head the consortium that has been awarded the contract to renovate the Seine Aval biological wastewater treatment plant in Achères. After the Chicago plant, Seine Aval is the second largest wastewater treatment plant in the world.

Video - Let's reduce our environmental footprint

Tuesday January 31st 2012 07:00:00 PM

This video presents what is the Environmental Footprint, and how Veolia Environment's business activities can contribute to its reduction.

Press releases - The French Red Cross and the Veolia Environnement Foundation renew their partnership for five years

Monday January 30th 2012 07:00:00 PM

The French Red Cross and the Veolia Environnement Foundation have renewed their partnership for a further five years. Started in 1998 when Hurricane Mitch devastated Nicaragua, the aim of the partnership is to provide populations in difficulty with access to the essential services of drinking water, energy and waste collection.

Press releases - Greater Dijon chooses Dalkia for its future heating network

Wednesday January 25th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Dalkia, a joint subsidiary of Veolia Environnment and EDF, has been awarded a 25-year design, build and operate contract for the new Greater Dijon district heating network. As much as 80% of the network's energy needs will come from renewable sources.

Press releases - Veolia Environmental Services selected by Leeds for a waste management contract

Sunday January 22nd 2012 07:00:00 PM

Veolia Environmental Services, through its subsidiary Veolia Environmental Services (UK) Plc1, a leading UK recycling and waste management company, has been selected as the preferred bidder by Leeds City Council for a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract for the treatment and disposal of residual waste. The contract will be signed for a period of 25 years.

Press releases - Veolia Environnement takes note of the opening of formal antitrust proceedings by the European Commission

Tuesday January 17th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Veolia Environnement takes note of the opening today of formal proceedings to determine whether behavior has been coordinated on the French market for water and waste water services in agreement with the Fédération Professionnelle des Entreprises de l'Eau (FP2E) (French Federation of Water Companies).

Video - City Challenge: Borås, located in Sweden

Monday January 16th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Borås will be a fossil-fuel-free city using only renewable energy. Winters in Borås are very cold and energy consumption can hit very high peaks. To respond to the population's needs while avoiding using fossil-fuel solutions, an innovative system completes the current district energy scheme.

Video - Training as a driver of performance

Sunday January 15th 2012 07:00:00 PM

Presentation of Veolia Environnement's training policy and its implementation through an international network of Campuses.