Veolia North America, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans unveil Hubgrade center for digital management and control of wastewater treatment, a first in the U.S. Hubgrade combines Veolia's water and energy activities to improve environmental quality while cutting costs, reducing emissions and enhancing long-term sustainability for New Orleans These achievements exemplify the goals of Veolia's global GreenUp strategy, which strives to lead the ecological...
October 9 Event Showcased Sustainability Initiatives Including "Flipping the Switch" on Solar Panel Field and Planting the First Tree in New Forest Management Program Veolia's New Gum Springs Facility is Setting the Industry Standard for Decarbonization and Protecting Natural Resources BOSTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2024 / Demonstrating a deeply held commitment to environmental sustainability, Veolia North America today hosted a celebration at its new hazardous waste treatment center in...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2024 / Climate Week NYC is not one event, but a collision of more than 900 events at multiple venues across the New York metro area. Sustainability leaders in business, governments, civil society and the academic community all gathered to discuss the most pressing issues in the fight against climate change under the theme: "It's Time!" We asked Nate Pepper, Vice President of Communications at Veolia North America, to summarize his first impressions and...
Veolia North America Sustainability Report 2024 NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 1, 2024 / Managing, mitigating and preventing the risks of hazardous materials are areas of our deep expertise. As a company originally established to meet environmental challenges, we strive to not just meet requirements, but ensure that we are doing as much as possible to treat air, water and solid waste pollution; remove it from the environment; and whenever possible, regenerate it as a useful resource....
Veolia North America Sustainability Report 2024 NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2024 / We empower cities and industries to embrace a sustainable future by revolutionizing energy efficiency, fostering renewable alternatives to fossil fuels and promoting climate mitigation strategies. Our 2023 Triple Net Zero Readiness Study shows that while many companies have committed to net zero goals, only 52% of those surveyed have actionable plans to achieve them. That's where we come in. We...
Veolia North America Sustainability Report 2024 NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2024 / Veolia North America OUR CLIMATE COMMITMENT In 2021 Veolia Group committed to Science Based Targets' Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, and in 2024 Veolia became the first company to obtain double validation of its climate commitments by both SBTi and Moody's. We aim to reduce the company's global scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2032, and achieve net zero scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2050,...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 20, 2024 / Whether you are a municipal government, agency, public or private business, identifying and acting on the opportunities at the intersections of waste, water and energy is how we can drive meaningful change. Through our onsite services and total waste management offerings, we share our expertise at every level of the waste hierarchy - always aiming to help our customers reduce cost and increase sustainability. Source Reduction & Reuse Through...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2024 / Veolia North America Company reduces customer GHG emissions by 430,000 tonnes , sets regional GHG baseline and implements digital emissions monitoring at 28 sites. Report highlights treatment of a cumulative 2.1 billion gallons of drinking water for regulated PFAS, and reaching no detectable levels of regulated PFAS chemicals at 30 U.S. sites. Company meets its target for implementing comprehensive biodiversity programs at 10 priority sites in...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 6, 2024 / Everyone needs water. But running a water utility is never easy, and many are now going through a period of change and adaptation. From aging infrastructure, to workforce development changes, to regulatory compliance, we'll highlight some of the challenges water utilities are facing right now and how you can address them. 1. Aging Infrastructure Much of our modern drinking water systems in the U.S. were conceived at the start of the 20th...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 4, 2024 / The clock is ticking for building owners in Cambridge and Boston, where if you haven't already begun the process of obtaining a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) it may already be too late to avoid the impending 2025 penalties associated with BUEDO and BERDO regulations. While avoiding any fees may not be possible, the sooner you set up your PPA the sooner you can move forward with compliance for these Massachusetts city ordinances. This will help...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 29, 2024 / Every October, Canada celebrates efforts to create a more sustainable future with both Waste Reduction Week and Circular Economy Month, providing an opportune time to discuss how food waste can be leveraged to address not just environmental, but also economic and social issues. Food waste: a mounting challenge for global carbon emissions Food waste represents 30% of the municipal waste stream. And when disposed of in a landfill it becomes a...
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2024 / Providers of public utilities and services who secure high-quality drinking water or provide access to reliable energy sources have a direct link to the communities they serve. However, for many of these organizations, delivering these vital resources is more than just a business operation-it's a commitment to ensuring the well-being of communities and preserving the surrounding environment. By making the region more attractive and sustaining the...
New environmental challenges prompt iconic American city and leading global water company to reinvent treatment management to improve city's environment and quality of life Reinvented partnership will save city $2 million per year and eliminate 150 annual truck trips by developing sustainable oxygen supplies on-site Modern oxygen system will reduce chemical costs and energy use by at least 10% and eliminate 12 metric tons per month of greenhouse gas emissions NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE /...
Once completed, the 877 bed facility will be able to treat 100,000 patients annually. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2024 / Veolia North America The Challenge Henry Ford Health, Michigan's leading healthcare provider, aims to develop one of the nation's first net zero hospital campuses. The challenge will be operating without generating greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining reliable service for their patients. They will need innovative technologies and strategies to address...
New $40 million project improves wastewater treatment for San Francisco Bay and environmental compliance and odor control for the Richmond community Three-year construction project brings substantial improvements to wastewater treatment and odor control systems at Richmond Water Pollution Control Plant RICHMOND, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 13, 2024 / Veolia North America, the leading provider of environmental solutions in the U.S. and Canada, unveiled major upgrades to the Richmond Water Pollution...
The SBTi has praised Veolia's net-zero ambition, recognized as the most ambitious among those it tracks. Veolia becomes the first company to obtain double validation of its climate commitments by two leading international rating agencies: SBTi and Moody's. As the first Group to display erased emissions for its clients who are part of Scope 4, Veolia contributed to eliminating 13.8 Mt of emissions in 2023. NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 7, 2024 / A few months after the launch of its new...