Veolia and AFD partner to advance environmental services in developing countries

Veolia (Paris: VIE) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed a three-year partnership agreement on July 18, 2025, to collaborate on environmental services and sustainable development initiatives in emerging and developing countries.

The partnership targets Latin America, Central Asia, the Balkans, Africa, and the Middle East, focusing on water and sanitation, waste management, and energy sectors. The collaboration aims to combine Veolia's technical expertise with AFD's implementation capacity and local presence.

Specific objectives include reducing inequalities in access to water and sanitation, preserving water resources, improving waste management governance and regulatory frameworks, developing circular economy solutions, advancing bioenergy innovation, and decarbonizing district heating networks.

The partnership will involve technical workshops, exchanges, and site visits, along with joint corporate social responsibility initiatives.

"We are proud to join forces with AFD to amplify our positive impact on sustainable development, especially in the fields of water access, waste management, and the energy transition," said Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia. "Our operational excellence and on-the-ground expertise, combined with AFD's strong local presence, will help us accelerate the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the regions where we operate."

Rémy Rioux, CEO of the AFD Group, noted the organizations already have a history of concrete projects, particularly through Veolia's subsidiary Seureca in Chad, Guinea, and the Balkans.

AFD operates in more than 160 countries and supports over 4,000 projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Veolia operates on five continents with 215,000 employees and reported consolidated revenue of €44.7 billion in 2024.

The information is based on a company press release.

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