- Extreme weather events affecting water and wastewater facilities.
- Need to adapt to the consequences of climate change.
- Biodiversity and resource conservation previously secondary concerns.
SUEZ
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 45%; Scope 2: 11%; Scope 3: 44%. 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.
Renewable Energy
31% in Europe
of total energy
Water Usage
2.8 billion m3/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 45% |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11% |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 44% |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.8M tCO2e (Scope 1 + market-based Scope 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved electricity self-sufficiency in Europe.
- Reduced overall Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 4.2% between 2021 and 2023.
- Reduced emissions from recycling and recovery activities by 11.3%.
- Treated 2.8 billion m3 of wastewater.
- Produced 2.7 million tonnes of secondary raw materials.
- Signed three performance contracts in France with waste prevention targets.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- By 2026, 14 new solar photovoltaic facilities will come into service on former landfill sites in France.
📅 Medium-term
- By 2027, 100% of priority and vulnerable sites with a defined action plan.
- By 2030, Group: 70% renewable energy; Europe: 100% renewable energy.
- By 2030, reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions by 39%.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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