Veolia Environnement SA
Veolia Environnement's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Veolia Environnement completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Veolia Environnement has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Veolia Environnement amounted to 21,072,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Veolia Environnement decreased by 37.29%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Veolia Environnement were 18,708,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Veolia Environnement reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 36.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 32.95%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Veolia Environnement's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,143,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 2,364,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
What methodology does Veolia Environnement use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Veolia Environnement's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Veolia Environnement's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported 45,834,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Veolia Environnement includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 10 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported total Scope 3 emissions of 45,834,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 71.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 28.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 emissions increased by 46.25%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Veolia Environnement disclose?
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 12,568,000 tCOâ‚‚e (27.42%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 9,532,000 tCOâ‚‚e (20.8%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,760,000 tCOâ‚‚e (16.93%)
Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Veolia Environnement's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Veolia Environnement reported a total carbon footprint of 66,906,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.03% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Veolia Environnement's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 68.51% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 27.96%.