A global leader in essential services

Present in 40 countries and supported by 40,000 employees, we work alongside local authorities and industrial players, delivering reliable and innovative water and waste services.

Our teams combine technological expertise, digital innovation and long-term partnerships to help territories accelerate their ecological transition while ensuring service continuity, performance and sustainability.

40 000

employees

40

countries

€9,2

billion

in revenue in 2024

68

million

people provided with drinking water worldwide

44

million

people benefiting from our sanitation services

8

Twh

of energy generated from waste and wastewater

Innovating to address water and waste challenges

Water and waste-related challenges are becoming increasingly urgent. To address them and better anticipate the needs of our clients and partners, we continue to strengthen our innovation capabilities to further protect the environment.

The water and waste services sector is evolving rapidly. Population and economic growth, combined with the impact of climate change on resources and cities, require new solutions:

  • To improve access to water, we must optimize the performance of water networks through leak detection and repair, and modernize infrastructure.
  • In response to resource scarcity, we must fully valorize waste and open the way to new material loops.
  • To tackle climate change, we must develop low-carbon energy solutions and services.
  • To address emerging forms of pollution, we must explore new drinking water treatment processes.

 

With 1,100 experts worldwide, nearly 1,800 patents, 10 research and excellence centers, and a strong culture of innovation across the organization, SUEZ is committed to accelerating major transitions by leveraging its core strengths.

1,300

 
experts

24

areas of expertise

1,800

patents

10

research and excellence centers

Our presence in Africa

For more than 80 years, SUEZ has supported African cities and industries in addressing major transformations: rapid population growth, accelerated urbanization, increasing pressure on water resources, rising waste generation, and the urgent need for essential infrastructure.

A long-standing and sustainable commitment

Dans ce contexte en profonde mutation, nous apportons des solutions concrètes, évolutives et durables, permettant aux territoires moderniser leurs services publics et d’améliorer la qualité de vie de millions de personnes.

A strong and lasting local presence

Since the construction of our first drinking water treatment plant in Sherbine, Egypt, in 1948, we have developed one of the most extensive footprints on the continent.

Our presence is built on:

Recognised

technical expertise

Reduction

of environmental impact

Improvement

of residents’ quality of life

Knowledge

transfer and local job creation

Long-term partnerships

with public and private stakeholders
Today, we support African cities in securing access to drinking water, expanding sanitation networks, improving the performance of public services, developing waste management systems and strengthening local skills.

Delivering tangible impact across Africa

Water management

  • Design and construction of drinking water treatment plants in Kenya, Senegal, Angola, Cameroon and Uganda
  • More than 500 drinking water treatment plants and wastewater treatment facilities built across Africa
  • Deployment of over 260 compact units (UCD) in more than 50 countries, ensuring rapid access to high-quality drinking water
  • 32 secondary cities equipped with UCD solutions in Ivory Coast

Waste management

    • Waste treatment activities in Morocco: Green Landfills, industrial waste treatment, copper recycling and composting
    • Hazardous waste management in South Africa, Mozambique and Uganda through EnviroServ 

Supporting Africa’s ecological transition

SUEZ is committed to helping African territories address climate, demographic and environmental challenges through:

  • Resource protection
  • Circular waste solutions
  • Development of local skills
  • Creation of long-term environmental and social value

Our mission is clear

To deliver essential services, protect resources and provide sustainable, high-impact solutions across the continent.

> 80

years

of presence in Africa

6,000

employees

500+
drinking water and wastewater treatment plants built

 260+

UCD
units deployed in 50+ countries