Ethics Committee

Veolia Environnement believes that any ethical lapse in any part of the company anywhere in the world could reflect negatively on the company as a whole, either by undermining client and partner trust, preventing staff from working together in harmony or damaging the company's image.
The Ethics Committee was created in 2004 and is tasked with ensuring the application of best practices with regard to technical, financial, environmental and social issues.

Role of the Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee functions independently of management and strives to work in perfect harmony with all Veolia Environnement employees.
Although it may take the initiative of referring cases to itself, the committee may also be contacted by any Veolia employee concerning a question related to the "Ethics, Belief and Responsibility" program.
The Ethics Committee adheres to specific rules and values. It guarantees full confidentiality to anyone who requests it. However, the committee will not follow up on "complaints" or anonymous tips if the whistleblower refuses to reveal his or her identity after the initial contact. Ethics Committee members are there to help all employees do more to affirm and put into practice the principles and values Veolia believes in, which are our strength.

"Ethics, Commitment and Responsibility" program

The "Ethics, Commitment and Responsibility" campaign was first introduced in 2003, designed to help all employees understand the ethical principles governing the company's various business activities. Key guiding principles include respect for the law, loyalty, social responsibility, risk management and environmental protection. The program also underscores the importance of reporting any practices encountered in the field of environmental services management that appear to contradict sustainable-development goals. It also highlights the need to promote the best possible organizational approaches to Veolia Environnement operations around the world.

Contacting the Ethics Committee

By telephone:

  • French or English: +33 (0)1 71 75 25 49
  • French or Spanish: +33 (0)1 71 75 13 43

By e-mail:

Cases can be referred to the committee by sending an e-mail to a dedicated mailbox, ethique.ve@veolia.com. It is a secure address, whose contents can be read only by committee members and their assistant.

Committee members may also be contacted individually:

  • Bernard Portnoi
    20 years with Compagnie Générale des Eaux, former Vice President, Administration & Legal Affairs.
  • Denise Perez-Remires
    33 years with Compagnie Générale des Eaux, former Executive Officer, Banlieue de Paris.
  • Armand Burfin
    30 years in Veolia's Energy division, former Dalkia CEO.
  • Jean-Claude Douvry
    25 years at Veolia Environnement. Former Chief Executive Officer then Chairman of SADE for 16 years. Honorary Chairman since June 2007.
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"Ethics, Belief and Responsibility", a program that applies to everyone.

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