Present in 54 countries, Veolia ensures strict compliance with the international laws and treaties governing people’s human and social rights, both within the company and with its stakeholders. The Group’s cultural diversity is integral to these values and rules of conduct.
- THE ETHICS GUIDE
- RESPONSIBILITY
- SOLIDARITY
- RESPECT
- INNOVATION
- CUSTOMER FOCUS
- DISCOVER VEOLIA’S ETHICS GUIDE
- DISCOVER THE ANTICORRUPTION CODE OF CONDUCT
- DISCOVER THE VIGILANCE PLAN
- DISCOVER THE SUPPLIERS CHARTER
THE ETHICS GUIDE
The Ethics Guide provides a reference for all Veolia employees. Available on the corporate websites and the intranet, it outlines the Group’s values, rules of conduct and actions.
The values underpin the Group’s economic, social and environmental performances. They are also reflected in the skills and attitudes that each employee at Veolia is committed to implementing daily.
A behavior charter for managers has also been introduced, thereby ensuring that the Group’s core values are shared and respected in every entity.
RESPONSIBILITY
Veolia takes responsibility for promoting the harmonious development of territories and for improving the living conditions of people concerned by its activities. Internally, one of the Group’s priorities is to develop its employees’ skills and protect their health and safety at work.
SOLIDARITY
The solidarity requirement includes all our relations with our stakeholders. It is exemplified by the constant search for solutions that will provide essential services to as many people as possible.
RESPECT
Through their behavior, all Veolia employees must comply with the law, the Group’s internal rules, and respect other people.
INNOVATION
In order to serve its customers, the environment and society, Veolia places research and innovation at the center of its strategy to create tomorrow’s sustainable solutions.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Veolia works to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of its services. Listening to its customers means the Group is able to meet their technical, economic, environmental and societal expectations by offering tailored, innovative solutions.
Discover Veolia’s Ethics Guide:

> Download the Ethics Guide in English
> Download the Ethics Guide in French
> Download the Ethics Guide in Spanish
> Download the Ethics Guide in Italian
> Download the Ethics Guide in German
> Download the Ethics Guide in Chinese
> Download the Ethics Guide in Cantonese Chinese
> Download the Ethics Guide in Korean
> Download the Ethics Guide in Japanese
> Download the Ethics Guide in Dutch
> Download the Ethics Guide in Armenian
> Download the Ethics Guide in Romanian
> Download the Ethics Guide in Bulgarian
> Download the Ethics Guide in Polish
> Download the Ethics Guide in Slovak
> Download the Ethics Guide in Czech
> Download the Ethics Guide in Portuguese
> Download the Ethics Guide in Hungarian
> Download the Ethics Guide in Lithuanian
> Download the Ethics Guide in Serbian
> Download the Ethics Guide in Ukrainian
> Download the Ethics Guide in Arabic
The Ethics Guide also includes an annex: the "Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct ".
Internal awareness-raising initiatives are organized by the Group's Compliance Department to ensure that the principles set out in these documents are upheld. Training programs covering compliance with competition law, the prevention of criminal risk and awareness of the risk of corruption have been rolled out in all the regions in which Veolia operates.
Discover the anticorruption code of conduct
> Download the code in English
> Download the code in French
> Download the code in Spanish
Discover the 2020 Vigilance Plan
In accordance with Law no. 2017-399 of 27 March 2017 relating to the duty of care obligations of parent companies and contractors, Veolia has published a “vigilance plan” setting out how the Group complies with the requirements of this legislation.
> Download the 2020 Vigilance Plan
Discover the Competition Law Compliance Guide:

> Download the Competition law guide in English
> Download the Competition law guide in French
> Download the Competition law guide in Spanish
> Download the Competition law guide in Italian
> Download the Competition law guide in Japanese
> Download the Competition law guide in Chinese
> Download the Competition law guide in Czech
> Download the Competition law guide in Slovak
> Download the Competition law guide in Polish
> Download the Competition law guide in Portuguese
> Download the Competition law guide in German
> Download the Competition law guide in Lithuanian
> Download the Competition law guide in Armenian
> Download the Competition law guide in Bulgarian
> Download the Competition law guide in Hungarian
> Download the Competition law guide in Romanian
> Download the Competition law guide in Russian
> Download the Competition law guide in Serbian
> Download the Competition law guide in Ukrainian
Discover the Suppliers Charter
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