- Loss of biodiversity and natural resources
- Inadequacy of commitments made in the Paris Agreement
- Interdependent challenges of sustainable development impacting climate, nature and social factors
SUEZ
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2027 reporting, SUEZ disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.8 million tons of CO2 eq. avoided in 2021 (through Energy-from-Waste and material recovery). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.8 million tons of CO2 eq. avoided in 2021 (through Energy-from-Waste and material recovery)
2023-2027
Renewable Energy
24% (Group) in 2021; target 70% by 2030
of total energy
Water Usage
20 million m³ saved in São Paulo in 5 years
2023-2027
Waste
4.8 million tons of collected waste (excluding subcontractors) in 2021
2023-2027
Energy Use
3.6 TWh renewable energy produced from waste and wastewater in 2021
2023-2027
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided 3.8 million tons of CO2 eq. through Energy-from-Waste and material recovery in 2021
- 20 million m³ of water saved in São Paulo in 5 years
- In Gabal El Asfar wastewater treatment plant, avoided the emission of 28,000 tons of carbon equivalent annually through energy production from sludge.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG Scope 1 & 2 emissions by -39% (water activities) and -26% (waste activities) by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 70% share of sustainable electricity consumption over total electricity consumption by 2030
- Achieve >1 share of electricity production over electricity consumption in Europe by 2027
- Achieve >1 share of GHG avoided from energy production over GHG emitted by energy consumption by 2027
- Roll out Nature action plans at 100% of priority sites by 2027
- Improve SUEZ sorting efficiency by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions (target not explicitly stated, but implied through various commitments)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversitySocial Responsibility