We manage water and waste for millions of people around the world. From research to innovation, we are breaking new ground and inspiring the industry as a whole to improve everyone’s lives and the future.
acting for people
Our impact
Our activities help to protect public health and ensure public hygiene.
How?
We provide access to quality drinking water, the collection and treatment of wastewater and waste, and the  removal of micropollutants.
9.7

billion people by 2050 (UN)

2.1
billion people worldwide, or 1 in 4 people still lack access to safe drinking water by 2025 (Unicef)
42%
of domestic wastewater was discharged without safe treatment in 2022 (Who)
For over 40 years, CIRSEE has been developing practical solutions to address current challenges and anticipate those of the future in the fields of drinking water production, wastewater treatment, waste recycling and the management of health and environmental risks. Our teams work every day to advance technologies from the laboratory to pilot projects and then to industrial scale. It is by relying on science that we will be able to collectively shape the future of water and waste management worldwide.
Gilles Boulanger, Director of the International Centre for Research on Water and the Environment (CIRSEE), SUEZ
supporting local communities
Our impact
Our activities strengthen the resilience of communities and businesses in the face of climate change, contributing to regional self-sufficiency and local economic prosperity.
How?
We are taking action to secure sustainable access to water, and we are creating new resources and energy through our locally based teams and our activities that promote social inclusion.
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Demand for minerals critical to the energy transition could quadruple by 2030 (UN)
Up to 
58%
By 2050, 30% to 58% of the demand for minerals critical to the energy transition could be met by secondary resources from the circular economy (UNEP)

A 13,4%
reduction in global demand for synthetic agricultural fertilisers could be achieved by reusing the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contained in wastewater from treatment plants (UNEP)
The world needs reliable, secure waste treatment solutions more than ever. At the same time, pressure on natural resources is increasing, and the energy transition must accelerate. By turning waste into secondary raw materials and local sources of energy, recovery offers concrete answers to these challenges. Together with our municipal and industrial customers, we are implementing practical solutions that support resource efficiency and strengthen the resilience of local communities.
Tim Otley, Chief Operating Officer – Energy in the UK, SUEZ
protecting the planet
Our impact
We help to preserve nature, prevent the risk of ecosystem degradation, restore biodiversity, mitigate climate change and adapt to it.
How?
We limit the depletion of natural resources by creating new materials from waste, we secure water supplies by developing alternative resources, we protect aquatic environments and biodiversity by treating wastewater, we recover waste and develop local renewable energy.

+ 1,1°
Global warming caused by human activities since the start of the industrial era (IPCC)

1 million
animal and plant species worldwide are threatened with extinction (IPBES)

4 billion
people experience severe water shortages for at least one month a year (UNU-INWEH)
At SUEZ, we have a unique relationship with nature, linked to the very essence of our business. The collection and treatment of wastewater and waste are essential services. Without them, the degradation of natural environments from human activities accelerates. Our activities also depend on the services provided by nature, such as the regulation of the water cycle. Beyond this intrinsic link, we are taking proactive steps in two key areas: reducing the impact of our activities on ecosystems and working to preserve and restore nature.
Lucile Richomme, Head of Nature, SUEZ

As the world faces major upheavals and the climate and environmental emergency, access to water and waste management are more than ever critical issues for humanity.

For over 160 years, SUEZ has been protecting and enhancing vital resources. Today, the Group is gaining new momentum and reaffirming its commitment to taking action to preserve what matters most.

Building on its strengths and remaining true to its values, SUEZ is moving forward with confidence and conviction. Drawing on science and innovation, collaboration with its customers and partners, and the commitment of its 40,000 employees across 40 countries, the Group is calling for new pathways to be forged so that, together, we can light the way forward.

 

SUEZ is committed and pledges:
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