What Seche Environnement does

Séché Environnement S.A. is a publicly listed (Euronext Paris: SCHP) French environmental services group founded in 1983 and headquartered in Changé, near Laval, France. The company operates across three core service pillars: industrial and hazardous waste management (collection, treatment, disposal), household waste management under public service delegations with local authorities (collectivités), and specialised environmental services including PFAS remediation, medical waste treatment (DASRI), industrial water treatment, site and soil rehabilitation, chemical regeneration/purification/synthesis, sanitation, chemical cleaning, and 24/7 emergency response (Séché Urgences Interventions, SUI). With more than 50 industrial sites in France and over 120 locations across 9 strategic countries spanning Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia (including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Singapore), the group is positioned as a top-tier French circular-economy operator alongside Veolia, Suez, and Paprec.

The business model combines long-term enterprise contracts with industrial clients (chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, eco-organisms) and multi-year public service delegations with municipalities, supplemented by revenue from energy recovery (low-carbon energy supply from waste) and environmental emergency response. Revenue in FY 2025 was approximately €1,152M with more than 30% generated internationally, and FY 2026 guidance is €1,230–1,260M. FY 2025 EBITDA was approximately €220–225M. The group is family-controlled under CEO Maxime Séché and has financed international expansion through a €400M inaugural Green Bond (March 2025) plus a €70M tap (July 2025), with 69% of activities aligned to the EU green taxonomy and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated climate targets.

Strategic activity has been intense in 2024–2026: the group finalised the acquisition of ECO, Singapore's leading hazardous waste manager, in November 2024 and announced dual acquisitions of Hidronor (Chile) and La Filippa (Italy) for ~€230M combined in January 2026. A 2026 Strategic Performance Plan targets cost reduction, debt management, and EBITDA margin expansion. Notable recognition includes the Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2026 label and continued SBTi-validated climate commitments. Awards aside, the group's underlying technology centres on physical treatment infrastructure (incineration, landfills, chemical regeneration at Speichim Processing, hazardous waste valorisation at Tredi Salaise), energy recovery, and biogas collection; no AI/ML-differentiated product surface is disclosed.

Name

Seche Environnement

Legal name

Séché Environnement

Website

https://www.groupe-seche.com/fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Séché Environnement is a publicly listed French environmental services group providing industrial, household, and hazardous waste management, plus specialised treatments (PFAS, medical, chemical regeneration) and 24/7 emergency response, to industrial clients and local authorities across 9 strategic countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental and Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (56221), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955), Sanitary Services (4950), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical / Infectious Waste Treatment & Disposal (Autoclave + Incineration + Final Disposal) (EUAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Waste Management & Biohazard Disposal Systems (Regulated Waste, Liners, Containers) (HLAHANAI), Medical & Biohazardous Waste Transfer/Consolidation (EUAIABAF)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste treatment
• Industrial waste management
• Environmental remediation services
• Circular economy solutions
• Waste valorization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Changé

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Waste Management Services: Collection, treatment, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste, household waste, and medical waste (DASRI)
2. Environmental Services: Site rehabilitation, industrial water treatment, sanitation services, chemical cleaning, and environmental emergency response
3. Energy Recovery: Low-carbon energy supply from waste recovery operations
4. Storage Services: Non-hazardous industrial waste storage facilities

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Séché Environnement provides integrated environmental services covering the full waste lifecycle: collection, treatment, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste, household/municipal waste, and medical waste (DASRI). The group also delivers specialized environmental services including PFAS pollution treatment, site and soil remediation, industrial water treatment, chemical regeneration/purification/synthesis, sanitation and chemical cleaning, low-carbon energy recovery from waste, and 24/7 environmental emergency response (Séché Urgences Interventions).

Product overview

Séché Environnement is an environmental services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of waste management and environmental treatment solutions. The company operates as a unified service provider rather than a software platform, with services organized around core waste management operations (industrial, household, and medical waste), specialized treatment technologies (PFAS remediation, chemical processing, water treatment), and emergency response services (Séché Urgences Interventions). The company also provides complementary environmental services including site rehabilitation, biodiversity solutions, and low-carbon energy supply. With over 40 years of expertise, Séché Environnement serves both industrial clients and local authorities across 9 strategic countries with 50+ sites in France and 120+ locations worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Séché Connect: Client portal for customers to manage their accounts and services.

Products and services

• Treatment of PFAS Pollution Specialized treatment services for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution, addressing emerging contaminants in soil, water, and industrial waste. Target customers are industrial clients and public authorities facing PFAS contamination challenges.
• Industrial Waste Management Comprehensive management and treatment of industrial waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams from manufacturing and industrial operations. Serves enterprise industrial clients across multiple sectors.
• Household Waste Management Collection, treatment, and valorization of household/municipal waste for local authorities (collectivités) and communities, typically under public service delegation contracts.
• Medical Waste Treatment (DASRI) Treatment of infectious medical waste (DASRI - Déchets d'Activités de Soins à Risque Infectieux) from hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
• Total Waste Management Comprehensive global waste management solutions covering all waste types and handling the complete waste lifecycle for industrial and municipal clients.
• Rehabilitation of Polluted Sites and Soil Remediation and rehabilitation services for contaminated industrial sites and polluted soils using specialized treatment technologies. Targets industrial site owners, developers, and public entities.
• Regeneration, Purification and Chemical Synthesis Chemical processing services including regeneration of spent chemicals, purification of industrial products, and custom chemical synthesis for industrial clients, operated through the Speichim Processing facility in Saint-Vulbas, France.
• Industrial Water Treatment Treatment and purification of industrial wastewater and effluent to meet regulatory discharge standards and enable water reuse. Targets industrial manufacturers.
• Sanitation Services Professional sanitation and cleaning services for industrial facilities, including wastewater system maintenance and environmental cleanup.
• Chemical Cleaning Specialized chemical cleaning services for industrial equipment, storage tanks, and process systems to remove contaminants and ensure operational safety.
• Séché Urgences Interventions (SUI) 24/7 environmental emergency response service for accidents, industrial fires, and natural disasters, operating in France and abroad. Provides rapid containment, cleanup, and pollution remediation.
• Biodiversity Solutions Environmental services focused on protecting and enhancing biodiversity in and around industrial sites, including ecological assessments and habitat management.
• Low-Carbon Energy Supply Production and supply of low-carbon energy generated from waste valorization processes, including energy recovery from waste treatment operations. Contributed to 400.7 ktCO2e avoided emissions in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400.7 ktCO2e emissions avoided through valorization of materials and energy from waste (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hidronor (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026Chile's leading hazardous waste management company acquired by Séché Environnement for approximately €230 million combined with La Filippa. Generated approximately €42 million in 2024 revenue and €14 million EBITDA. Expected to generate commercial and industrial synergies with existing Chilean operations.
• La Filippa (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2026Non-hazardous industrial waste storage facility in Northern Italy, part of €230 million acquisition package. Generated approximately €13 million in 2024 revenue and €8 million EBITDA. Will expand Séché's Italian footprint.
• ECO (Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2024Leader in hazardous waste management in Singapore, acquired and finalized in November 2024. Financed through €400 million Green Bond issuance. Expands Séché's Asian presence.
• Carbone 4coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading independent consulting firm collaborated with Séché Environnement to develop its climate strategy, aligned with Paris Agreement and SBTi requirements.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational consortium (CDP, UN Global Compact, WRI, WWF) that validates company greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
• French Business Climate PledgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoluntary commitment platform covering over 300 major French corporations, supported by MEDEF, ahead of COP 21.
• Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSéché publishes climate performance data on CDP platform since 2022, following SBTi validation.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Biffa plc: UK-listed integrated waste management business with collection, treatment, recycling and energy-from-waste; comparable mid-cap European platform competing for industrial and municipal contracts.
• Suez SA: Direct French-headquartered competitor in water and waste management; competes head-to-head with Séché in municipal waste treatment, hazardous waste and industrial services in France and selected international markets.
• Stericycle, Inc. Specialist in medical waste (regulated medical waste / DASRI equivalent), secure information destruction and compliance services; closely comparable to Séché's DASRI medical waste offering and broader regulated-waste focus.
• Veolia Environnement: Global leader in environmental services with a large waste management and hazardous waste treatment franchise directly overlapping Séché's industrial, household and hazardous waste operations across Europe and internationally.
• Paprec Group: Major French family-owned waste management and recycling group; competes with Séché in industrial and household waste, sorting, and recovery, particularly for French collectivités and industrial clients.
• Clean Harbors, Inc. North American leader in hazardous waste management, environmental remediation and emergency response — direct analog for Séché's Tredi/SUI business lines in industrial cleaning, PFAS-like contaminant handling and emergency response.
• Renewi plc: UK-listed European waste-to-product company operating across hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection, treatment and recycling; comparable mid-cap international platform with similar hazardous-waste exposure.
• Remondis: German family-owned waste and recycling company with broad European coverage in hazardous and non-hazardous waste, water services and raw material recovery; comparable to Séché in service mix and family-controlled governance.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services, Inc. Major US-based environmental services company with integrated solid waste, recycling and hazardous/industrial services; broad incumbent comparable in business model and customer base, though operating primarily in North America.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American waste and environmental services provider; broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in collection, treatment, disposal and recycling, though its core market is North America rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors1 record

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M&A8 records

Investments

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