Paving the Road for Sustainability in the Automotive Industry
Veolia provides sustainable solutions for the automotive industry to ensure responsible management of materials and waste streams, maximising recycling and resource recovery rates.
The automotive industry across Australia and New Zealand is a driving force behind innovation, commerce, and employment, playing a pivotal role in propelling our region's economic growth. We collaborate with numerous leading automotive companies in this part of the world, remaining steadfastly committed to promoting sustainability in the automotive industry through sustainable operations and minimising environmental impacts within the sector.
Sustainability Issues in the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry faces significant sustainability challenges that need to be addressed. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to minimising waste and promoting ethical sourcing, there are numerous environmental issues that require concerted efforts.
Here are some key sustainability issues in the automotive industry:
- Greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from vehicle exhaust
- Energy and resource consumption during vehicle manufacturing
- Use of non-renewable and potentially hazardous materials
- Waste generation and end-of-life vehicle disposal
- Compliance with evolving environmental regulations
Solutions to Promote Environmentally Friendly Electronics
Veolia's sustainable solutions offer a holistic approach to addressing environmental challenges within the automotive industry across Australia and New Zealand. Our specialised services prioritise the responsible management of materials and waste streams, maximising recycling and resource recovery rates. Through our tailored offerings, we empower automotive businesses to minimise their environmental footprint while promoting circularity and resource efficiency.
Veolia provides integrated waste, energy, and water management solutions, empowering companies across Australia and New Zealand to adopt sustainable practices and minimise their environmental impact.
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Waste ManagementServicesAutomotive Waste Management
Effective waste management is a critical component of sustainable operations in the automotive industry. Veolia offers tailored solutions, including audits, collection, and treatment services, designed to bolster the sustainability in automotive industry initiatives through responsible waste handling practices and minimising environmental impacts across automotive operations.
Examples:
- Comprehensive waste management plans
- Dust suppression, chemicals and logistics
- Collection and recovery/recycling of construction waste
- Guaranteed operations and maintenance
- Effluent and sludge management
- Bin washing
- Continuous improvement program
- Waste education and training
- Environmental and efficiency reporting
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Energy SolutionsServicesAutomotive Energy Solutions
Optimising energy usage and reducing environmental impacts are paramount for environmentally friendly operations in the automotive industry. Veolia's energy solutions offer a holistic approach to ensure energy efficiency while minimising operational costs and carbon footprint, supporting sustainability in automotive industry initiatives across automotive operations.
Examples:
- Long-term carbon performance management
- Multi-technical maintenance – management and maintenance of energy systems, servicing and repairs
- Detailed feasibility, engineering and construction of power plant
- HVAC- heating and air conditioning
- Preventative and corrective energy asset maintenance contracts
- Installation, design, development and upgrading of energy systems and equipment
- Reporting on clients' energy usage and reductions
- Environmental Upgrade Agreements – upgrade facilities using attractive financing structures to provide a cash-flow positive project, enabling energy, water or waste efficiency upgrades
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Water TreatmentServicesAutomotive Water Treatment Solutions
Ensuring safe and reliable water treatment is crucial for environmentally friendly operations in the automotive industry. Veolia's comprehensive solutions enable automotive companies to maintain optimal operations while adhering to stringent quality standards and environmental regulations, supporting sustainability in automotive industry initiatives through sustainable water management practices.
Examples:
- Water and wastewater treatment plants
- Portable water systems
- Containerised mobile unit
- Guaranteed operations and maintenance
- Optimisation of water chemical conditioning
Certified products, services and equipment
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Driving Sustainable Practises in the Automotive Industry
At Veolia, we're no strangers to the automotive industry and the challenges it faces in its push toward Ecological Transformation. Our ongoing activities in the industry, and our eco-friendly solutions, enable automotive companies to drive for a greener future through responsible resource utilisation, efficient operations, and minimised emissions.
As an industry leader in freight service and delivery across Australia, sustainability is core to Border Express’ business. Hit the link and read more about how we are supporting Border Express to achieve their ambitious landfill diversion targets.
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