Veolia Environnement SA
Veolia Environnement EU Taxonomy Data Preview
In 2024, Veolia Environnement was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.
The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.
Veolia Environnement has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of Veolia Environnement are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
| Metric (tonnes) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Veolia Environnement's Revenues from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 27.56 billion, representing 61.7% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 19.66 billion of Veolia Environnement's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 44% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Veolia Environnement's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
Have Veolia Environnement's revenues become more sustainable over time?
Since 2022, Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 32.93%, reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 9.45%, highlighting Veolia Environnement's deeper integration of environmentally sustainable activities into its core business model, or improved classification and reporting of those activities under the EU Taxonomy.
How much of Veolia Environnement's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that EUR 27.56 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 61.7% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 19.66 billion (44% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 17.7% of Veolia Environnement's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.
How much of Veolia Environnement's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that EUR 19.66 billion of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 44% of its total turnover.
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Veolia Environnement has begun shifting toward more sustainable operations but still has considerable room to enhance its green offerings.
Veolia Environnement's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Veolia Environnement's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover
How is Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 37.3%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 2%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 1.1%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 3.5%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much revenue does Veolia Environnement earn from selling climate-related solutions ?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that EUR 16.67 billion of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 37.3% of the company's total revenue, indicating that Veolia Environnement has a moderate focus on solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.
Insights into Veolia Environnement's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 2.65 billion, representing 65.4% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 1.82 billion of Veolia Environnement's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 44.9% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Veolia Environnement's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
Have Veolia Environnement's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) increased by 428.24%, pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX remained relatively stable, indicating that Veolia Environnement maintained consistent levels of green capital expenditure, with no significant expansion or retreat in its taxonomy-aligned investment strategy.
How much of Veolia Environnement's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that EUR 2.65 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 65.4% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 1.82 billion (44.9% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 20.5% of Veolia Environnement's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).
How much of Veolia Environnement's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that EUR 1.82 billion of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 44.9% of its total capital investment.
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Veolia Environnement is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.
Veolia Environnement's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Veolia Environnement's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex
How is Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 34.8%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 2.6%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 1.4%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 6.2%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much Veolia Environnement is investing in climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement allocated EUR 1.41 billion of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 34.8% of the company's total capital expenditure, indicating that Veolia Environnement is moderately allocating capital toward climate-aligned initiatives, while maintaining a diversified investment portfolio.
Insights into Veolia Environnement's OPEX from Sustainable Activities
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 5.01 billion, representing 51.3% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 3.55 billion of Veolia Environnement's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 36.3% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).
Veolia Environnement's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
Have Veolia Environnement's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?
Since 2022, Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX) increased by 34.44%, pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned OPEX increased by 5.83%, highlighting Veolia Environnement's growing commitment to funding sustainable operations or improving how such expenses are classified and reported under the EU Taxonomy.
How much of Veolia Environnement's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that EUR 5.01 billion of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 51.3% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 3.55 billion (36.3% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 14.9% of Veolia Environnement's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).
How much of Veolia Environnement's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that EUR 3.55 billion of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 36.3% of its total operational expenditure.
This moderate level of alignment indicates that Veolia Environnement is beginning to shift operational priorities toward greener practices, with room for deeper integration.
Veolia Environnement's Eligibility & Alignment Overview
Veolia Environnement's Contribution to Environmental Objectives
- Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
- Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex
How is Veolia Environnement's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives:
- Climate Change Mitigation: 28.9%
- Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
- Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 1.7%
- Transition to a Circular Economy: 1%
- Pollution Prevention and Control: 4.7%
- Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%
How much of Veolia Environnement's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement allocated EUR 2.82 billion of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 28.9% of the company's total OPEX, indicating that Veolia Environnement is moderately integrating climate considerations into its ongoing operations, with potential to scale up climate-aligned spending.