Veolia Environnement SA
Veolia Environnement's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Veolia Environnement's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Veolia Environnement amounted to 19,953,000 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).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Veolia Environnement decreased by 2.54%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Veolia Environnement were 18,200,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Veolia Environnement reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 30.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Veolia Environnement's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Veolia Environnement's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Veolia Environnement reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,552,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,753,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Veolia Environnement reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Veolia Environnement's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 17.89% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Veolia Environnement use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Veolia Environnement reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
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 2025, Veolia Environnement reported 70,213,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Veolia Environnement includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Veolia Environnement reported total Scope 3 emissions of 70,213,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 67.29% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.71% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Veolia Environnement's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Veolia Environnement disclose?
In 2025, Veolia Environnement reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2025, the largest contributors to Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Leased Assets (Cat. 8): 12,186,000 tCO₂e (29.39%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 7,803,000 tCO₂e (18.82%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 6,924,000 tCO₂e (16.7%)
Veolia Environnement's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Veolia Environnement’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Veolia Environnement reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,200,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 52,195 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 348.7 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Veolia Environnement's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Veolia Environnement's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Veolia Environnement reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 348.7 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 11.25, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Veolia Environnement rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Veolia Environnement ranked 24 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Veolia Environnement among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Veolia Environnement's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Veolia Environnement reported a total carbon footprint of 90,166,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.1% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Veolia Environnement's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 77.87% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.18%.a