Our Values
at Veolia North America
A focus on responsibility, solidarity, respect and innovation to collectively create a better tomorrow
Our values guide the way we work and are foundational components to our economic, social and environmental performance—we view our role as a company to not only prosper, but to provide useful solutions that support a better future for society.
Celebrating Shared Progress
At our core, our purpose is to contribute to human progress by firmly committing to the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN. Working alongside our clients, shareholders and the general public, our employees lead a multifaceted performance for ecological transformation that solves complex challenges in water, waste and energy in order to shape a more sustainable world.
We are committed to working together to grow our business, achieve operational excellence and bring environmentally-friendly and value-adding solutions to our customers and communities.
Our Commitments To
The World
Never have environmental concerns been so instantly visible, or their consequences for our societies so real to people. At Veolia, we are working to accelerate an ecological transformation, expanding the deployment of existing solutions while simultaneously creating the solutions of tomorrow.
Whether we are treating pollution, finding ways to reuse vital resources and keep them out of landfills, sustainably managing our water resources or protecting the fragile biodiversity around our sites, our goal is to align our work with the environmental values that our employees care about to work together to protect our planet.
Our Employees
Every employee at Veolia brings unique skills and expertise that support our purpose. We believe that investing in our employees creates a culture of respect and strive to give meaning to our employees’ work. At Veolia, you will be part of a team that works together to share ideas, develop solutions and solve complex environmental challenges for our customers
We offer support for career development and engagement to continue to grow our employees’ personal career paths while also applying their knowledge into innovative, sustainable solutions to achieve ecological transformation. We also prioritize a culture of safety, committing to a ‘Goal Zero’ safety pledge to achieve zero work-related injuries and illnesses.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our customers want the next generation of solutions, and our diversity of perspectives is essential to developing innovative, customized solutions for them. We prioritize hiring a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we work
We recognize bright ideas and reward employees with competitive compensation and benefits, while also helping our team members break glass ceilings and barriers.
Society
Ecological transformation isn’t just about solving environmental challenges, but also actively shaping a society committed to future sustainable development. Our efforts serve the public interest and support those in need, while also providing essential services like clean water and sanitation.
We are active participants in our communities, contributing to local conversations where ideas are shared, concerns are heard and solutions are made together. Our goal is to create a positive impact in the lives of the people that live and work in these areas.
Clients
Working at Veolia means being part of a community resourcing the world. Our work improves our clients’ energy efficiency, better manages their water and wastewater and recovers resources from their waste.
We operate on the principles of the circular economy, working in partnership with our clients to find the best solutions for their most challenging waste streams. We do all this in a safe, cost-effective and innovative manner for cities, governments, campuses, businesses and industries so they can focus on their day to day tasks.
Recent Recognitions
We are honored to have been recognized with multiple awards for our efforts to be an employer of choice for people of all backgrounds.
With focused talent programs such as “Leaders of Tomorrow” and “Women in Leadership,” we continue making efforts to nurture and grow the skills and experience of our team members.
In diversity lies strength. We strive to be a workplace that is inclusive and empowers people to contribute their best.
Veolia aims to work together in partnership with minorities to provide leadership and create tangible opportunities where we live and operate. Our goal is to continue increasing diversity within our workforce and suppliers, and to implement region-wide educational workshops to raise cultural awareness across the country.
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