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 09 Oct. 2026 



 

 

 

**At Veolia, diversity is also something we experience through movement. Through two sporting events, the Course de la Diversité and E-Run for Diversity, Group employees come together to champion diversity and inclusion, share a collective experience and promote physical activity. Once again this year, these initiatives brought together employees from numerous Veolia countries and entities around shared values: inclusion, solidarity, sharing and physical health prevention.**



 

 

 



 

 

 

 





## Two Events, One Shared Purpose

The Course de la Diversité (Diversity Run) in Paris and E-Run for Diversity offer two different formats but share the same ambition: **bringing employees together through sport to promote diversity and inclusion**.



 

 

 



The **Course de la Diversité (Diversity Run)** is a unifying event that gives employees the opportunity to come together and run side by side, sending a powerful message: diversity in backgrounds, career paths and experiences is a strength for the collective.



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

The **E-Run for Diversity**, meanwhile, offers a connected, international dimension. Everyone can take part from wherever they live or work, contributing at their own pace to a global initiative that brings together Veolia's countries and entities.



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 





Together, these two events provide different opportunities to **get active, share experiences and build connections**, making diversity and inclusion something that is experienced in practice.



 

 

 



 

 

 

 





## Record-Breaking Participation

This momentum is particularly evident in the E-Run for Diversity figures. As the global virtual running challenge draws to a close, this year's edition has set a **new participation record**, with more than 400 additional registrations compared with last year.



 

 

 



 

 

 

 





## Key figures



 

 

 



6,225Veolia employees taking part worldwide this month (E-Run and Course de la Diversité events)



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

4,940Participants in the E-Run



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

80 Veolia countries and entities involved (E-Run and Course de la Diversité events)



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

\+ 900 participants compared to the 2025 edition



 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 





 

 

 

 





Nearly 4,000 employees came together in person and online to take on this challenge, **getting active, sharing experiences and supporting diversity and inclusion through sport**, while promoting physical health prevention.



 

 

 

 

   ![Runners participating in the Diversity Run, Veolia](/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/styles/media/public/image/2026/10/veolia-course-diversite-1200.jpg.webp?itok=vWxzfq-Q)   





 

 



 

 

 





 

 

 

 





## Sport as a Way to Build Connections

Beyond performance, these two events are above all about **the power of collective action**. Taking part in sport brings together employees from different backgrounds, professions and career paths through a shared experience. It encourages interaction, mutual support and teamwork, while building bridges between teams and entities.

Both the Course de la Diversité and the E-Run for Diversity embody a fundamental belief: **diversity is at its strongest when everyone can find their place and contribute to the collective**.

These initiatives also support the prevention of physical, mental and social health issues by encouraging everyone to incorporate more movement and physical activity into their daily lives.



 

 

 



 

 

 

 





## Thank You to Everyone! 



 

 

 



A huge thank you to **everyone who took part in the Course de la Diversité and E-Run for Diversity**, as well as to all those who helped make these two events possible. Through their commitment, Veolia employees have once again demonstrated **that sport can be a powerful driver of connection, inclusion and shared experiences**.

The race is now over, but the momentum continues: **making diversity a collective strength and enabling everyone to move forward together**.



 

 

 



 

 

   ![Participants celebrating the end of the Diversity Run, Veolia](/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/styles/media/public/image/2026/10/course_diversite_groupe_779_518.jpg.webp?itok=TjZ46wea)