Building circular solutions in water and waste through innovation
A dynamic of innovation at every level of the company
Historical and recognised expertise in engineering and construction
The ability to offer integrated digital services
A positioning over the entire life cycle of an innovation,
A complementary approach – open innovation
Expertise that goes beyond new technologies
Increasing our capacity for transformation, innovation and collaboration
A new ambition embodied in the 2022–2027 strategy
+ 50%
budget
dedicated to R&D and innovation by 2027
new projects
per year
10 to 20
million € / year invested in open innovation
New strategic priorities
Budget
x2
Budget
x4
Support for decarbonisation
Revenue
x2
Target revenue for digital
Ensure drinking water for all. While water is becoming scarcer, SUEZ is developing technologies at all stages of the water cycle to combat leaks and increase the efficiency of drinking water networks through digital technology, while creating new resources; this includes groundwater recharge, wastewater reuse and seawater desalination.
Ensure high-quality water. SUEZ makes water quality one of the priorities of its research activities. A pioneer in the analysis and treatment of micro pollutants, the Group is developing new processes to identify and eliminate complex pollutants such as PFAS and metabolites.
Going digital to sort more effectively. SUEZ is developing an ambitious digital strategy to avoid, reduce and better sort different types of waste and recycle it as much as possible in order to rise to the challenge of a more circular economy.
Add value to more material. From recycling wind turbine blades to recovering value-added molecules in water, SUEZ is pushing boundaries to create and exploit the value contained in all waste, including the most complex kinds.
Decarbonise our activities and produce more renewable energy. Faced with rising energy prices and the need to reduce the carbon footprint of our activities, SUEZ is innovating to transform non-recyclable waste and sewage sludge into local, renewable energy that supports the ecological transition in local areas. SUEZ is also exploring technologies for capturing, storing and using CO2 that will play a major role in achieving carbon neutrality.
Behavioural innovation to help users adopt better sorting habits and consume water more sustainably. SUEZ relies on sociologists and behavioural economics specialists to offer strong expertise in this field.
Contractual innovation to change our business models. In this way, we can work with our customers to reduce the waste and water consumption associated with our services.
Embracing social innovation, as environmental stakeholders have a role to play in inclusiveness and ensuring that everyone is involved in sustainable development. SUEZ also promotes innovative financial models that combine public and private stakeholders, such as public private partnerships or SEMOPs, by extending this logic from construction to project operation and maintenance activities.