Deeply rooted in local communities, we contribute to local economic development and social inclusion by supporting an inclusive circular economy. Beyond technology, the Group innovates to make inclusion a driving force behind its employees’ commitment and to establish professional integration as genuine area of expertise. A commitment to a just ecological transition and access to essential services, also carried by the SUEZ Foundation, both in France and in the developing countries where we operate.

Involving local stakeholders in a reuse dynamic

Supporting the development of local initiatives led directly by residents is the solution we have proposed with Somerset Council to embed waste prevention, reuse, and repair within local communities in Somerset (United Kingdom).

Together with the Somerset Council, we have jointly co-created and funded the development of the Community Action Groups (CAG) Somerset network. Led by a locally recruited team of three, CAG provides support and resources to volunteer groups working on waste prevention across the county, through a wide range of initiatives such as repair cafes and awareness-raising activities.

 

This network of local stakeholders enables the sharing of best practices, drawing in particular on our expertise in reuse, and strengthens the collective impact across the Somerset area.

£4,82

of social value created locally for every £1 invested in the project

Making social integration a lever for access to sustainable employment

For us, the professional integration of people who are distant from the labour market is a core area of expertise.

This is why, in 2002, the Group created a company dedicated to integration into the waste management sector: Rebond Insertion, a pioneering initiative in the sector.

 

The service is 100% inclusive: Rebond Insertion offers waste sorting and collection services carried out exclusively by employees on integration schemes. Beyond access to employment, the organisation provides comprehensive support to help them resolve issues relating to housing, transport and health, and supports them so that they can move on to sustainable employment or a skills-based training course within 24 months.

 

Rebond Insertion sells its services to SUEZ, but also directly to local authorities, trade associations, social housing providers, and others. Social impact is measured annually. In 2025, Rebond Insertion had supported 885 employees on their integration journey. Since its creation, Rebond Insertion has supported over 13,500 employees with more than 70% moving into sustainable employment or skills-based training each year.

13,500

employees supported since the creation of Rebond Insertion

And also... our impact seen by

It may come as a surprise, but in Marseille, a coastal city facing the sea, over 50% of children cannot swim and fail the swimming test when starting secondary school. More than 2,200 young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods in Marseille learn to swim each year with Le Grand Bleu, and 16,000 take part in water sports activities that include raising awareness of coastal conservation and marine biodiversity. Thanks to the support of the SUEZ Foundation, this awarenessraising ranges from litter picking to water quality testing, carried out with SUEZ staff volunteering their expertise.
Brahim Timricht, Founder and Managing Director of Le Grand Bleu association, Marseille

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