Archive for July, 2011

Veolia Environmental plan

Veolia Environment offers public and private sector clients a broad range of services all designed to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. It includes water management, waste management, recovery and recycling, energy management, and transportation of people and goods. Spread in 68 countries on all seven continents, delivering proven solutions that balance economy with ecology.

Veolia Environment:
1. 68 countries
2. 320,000 employees
3. $48 billion in revenue
4. Fortune 200 Company
5. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the NYSE Euronext
6. 34th largest employer worldwide
7. Founded in 1853
8. Known as an innovative, socially responsible leader

Mission of Veolia wherever it spreads is the same

It operates in 28 countries and transport 2.63 billion passenger trips per year. Veolia has 150 years of operating experience and relationships with clients that continue for decades. They are a pioneer in the creation and development of public-private partnerships in the transportation sector and a committed leader in the race against climate change.
Their mission is to provide safe and sustainable mobility solutions. They are committed to being the long-lasting partner of local authorities, industrial clients and other government agencies who want to implement innovative, cost-effective and sustainable mobility solutions. They help clients design, manage and operate integrated mobility solutions in ways that measurably improve their economic, safety and environmental performance.

Objectives of Veolia Transport Plan

1-Optimize urban assets by clearing downtown areas of traffic congestion using well-designed BRT and light rail systems, and drawing their expertise to design the best, most strategic and efficient networks.
2-Protect environmental assets by seriously reducing the impact of their own activities, taking bold new steps to encourage the use of public transportation and taking an active role in the public debate on climate change.
3-Develop human assets by providing quality opportunities for our employees’ continual learning and growth, and by creating vibrant public transit systems that improve quality of life in urban areas.