Delivering ecological transformation
BECAUSE WE CARE
Throughout 2024 Veolia ANZ celebrated the first anniversary of our GreenUp strategic plan, along with a number of milestones which demonstrate our commitment to GreenUp, our customers, and local communities.
Taking a particular focus on advancing towards net zero and growing our depollution capabilities, 2024 saw our expansion into new markets within energy and resource recovery, increased production of energy from renewable sources, and a significant decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Our customers had many achievements of their own, embracing innovative technologies and pursuing their own carbon reduction ambitions, which we are grateful to have been a part of.
We also proudly commemorated 10 years of dedication to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), and the exciting launch of our Future Forward indigenous career development program.
Read our ESG report to learn about these stories, and many more.
Customer satisfaction
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
Community projects supported
Biodiversity actions completed
Key highlights
SA Water
Partnering with SA Water, we commenced operation and maintenance for vital water and wastewater services across 18 Aboriginal communities in South Australia, many of which are rurally located.
Victorian councils
Leading the way for the next evolution in Australia's circular economy, more than a dozen Victorian councils have committed to the Maryvale energy-from-waste project.
Overseas Passenger Terminal
Sydney's Overseas Passenger Terminal were able to cut their waste operating costs by 50% with the implementation of our waste compacting solution.
C&I customers
Veolia and Ventia's joint venture facility EarthSure enhanced its soil treatment capabilities, further supporting our Victorian customers' safety and environmental compliance needs, and enabling greater resource recovery.
Department of Defence
Our renewed contract with the Department of Defence will drive their ambitious environmental targets, including 80% waste from landfill diversion.
Woolworths
Woolworths is now able to save thousands of tonnes of expired food from landfill each year with the use of a state-of-the-art depackaging facility, enabling food waste to be recovered and turned into high quality compost.
Our customers
We are excited to share the stories of our customers and the many positive impacts they achieved in 2024, from embracing innovative technologies to maximise resource recovery and lower carbon emissions, to enhancing resource security in rural communities.
Read all our customer stories in full within the Veolia ANZ ESG report.
Our people & communities
Veolia ANZ has been actively participating in reconciliation efforts since 2014, deepening our collaboration with Indigenous communities and businesses. In this time we have established a number of specialised programs to help support marginalised groups within these communities such as our Future Forward and Kinship initiatives. In 2024, we celebrated the 10-year anniversary since Veolia's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) launch with our Indigenous suppliers, clients, community members, and RAP working groups. This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts as we continue to look ahead to future opportunities for connection with Australia's traditional land owners.
We love seeing the development and successes of the individuals who make up Veolia ANZ, and strive to foster their personal and professional growth through opportunities such as our Women in Electrical Engineering Scholarship and unique School of Ecological Transformation university course. This commitment to our people is demonstrated in a total average of over 40 hours in training time per person and a number of Veolia employees being recognised for their achievements, through various awards ranging from safety excellence to Apprentice of the Year, in 2024.
2024 marked the 19th year of Veolia's Mulwaree Trust funding program which works to support individuals and not-for-profit community projects in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council region and surrounding areas in New South Wales. A total of 210 grants, donations, and scholarships were distributed throughout the year which helped organisations to upgrade their grounds and equipment, and local artists to pursue their creative practices.
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