SUEZ Environnement

What SUEZ Environnement does

SUEZ is a global environmental services company providing water cycle management and waste recycling/recovery solutions to local authorities, industrial companies, and international development organizations across more than 160 countries. Founded in 1860, the company operates with 10,000+ employees, runs 10 R&D excellence centers, and employs over 1,300 specialists spanning water, waste, healthcare, carbon, and data disciplines. Its revenue is anchored in long-term managed-services contracts with municipal governments (e.g., 8–10 year performance contracts in France, the UK, and emerging markets) supplemented by industrial-client and engineering/construction work.

The company's core product portfolio combines physical infrastructure services with a digital/AI platform. Water solutions include Aquadvanced (AI-driven operational optimization), On'connect (smart metering and leak detection reducing consumption up to 16%), and Assetadvanced (predictive asset management). Waste solutions include Qualiwaste (AI-based waste characterization using computer vision), Digelis Fast (thermophilic digestion for biogas), and Zone Libellule (nature-based treatment). Network diagnostics are performed by autonomous tools (SewerBall, SewerBoat, SewerDrone, SewerQuad). SUEZ's AIforSUEZ programme is exploring generative AI applications, while a 30+ year research partnership with INRAE has produced ten patent families.

SUEZ generates revenue through managed-services contracts (water distribution, wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy generating 8 TWh annually, and recycling producing 2.5 million tonnes of secondary raw materials), engineering/construction, and increasingly through performance-based contracts such as the €700M Haliotis 2 facility and €401M Seine Aval biogas unit. Distribution is enterprise-direct via regional subsidiaries, public tenders, and joint ventures (e.g., Chongqing Derun Simbond). The company has issued approximately €6 billion in green bonds and reports 37.9% EU Taxonomy-aligned revenue, leveraging regulatory alignment as a competitive differentiator in public procurement.

Name

SUEZ Environnement

Legal name

SUEZ Groupe SA

Website

https://suez.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SUEZ is a global environmental services provider delivering water cycle management, wastewater treatment, and waste recycling/recovery solutions to municipal authorities and industrial clients across 160+ countries, combining long-term managed-service contracts with proprietary AI-powered digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Waste Management Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Recycled Water Customer Programs & Demand Management (Connections, Rate Design, End‑Use Controls) (EUANAGAJ)

Keywords

• Water management services
• Waste recycling solutions
• Wastewater treatment systems
• Environmental utility services
• Circular economy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Distribution and Management: Water cycle management services including distribution, access to drinking water, resource optimization, and sustainable practices. Services target local authorities and populations requiring water infrastructure.
2. Wastewater Treatment: Treatment and reduction of wastewater impact, including nature-based solutions and energy recovery from sewage sludge. Municipal applications account for approximately 66% of total revenue in water and wastewater treatment equipment market.
3. Waste Recycling and Recovery: Managing waste collection, sorting, processing, and recycling to transform waste into resources and renewable energies. Produces 2.5 million tonnes of secondary raw materials annually through recycling.
4. Waste-to-Energy: Producing energy from non-recyclable waste, generating 8 TWh of energy annually. Includes operation of waste-to-energy facilities under performance contracts.
5. Engineering, Construction and Operations: Design and construction of environmental infrastructure facilities that are competitive and environmentally friendly, creating resources for communities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SUEZ is a global environmental services provider that delivers managed water and waste solutions to local authorities, businesses, and industrial clients. Its core offerings include drinking water production and distribution, wastewater treatment and resource recovery, waste collection and sorting, recycling of secondary raw materials, and waste-to-energy generation. These services are complemented by proprietary AI-powered digital platforms (Aquadvanced, On'connect, Qualiwaste, Assetadvanced) and autonomous network diagnostic tools that optimize infrastructure performance and support circular economy outcomes.

Product overview

SUEZ offers a comprehensive water and waste management platform with modular digital solutions. The core water management portfolio includes Aquadvanced for operational oversight and optimization, On'connect for smart meter reading and leak detection, and Assetadvanced for infrastructure investment planning. The waste management suite features Qualiwaste for AI-powered waste characterization across collection, sorting centers, and energy recovery. Specialized diagnostic tools (SewerBall, SewerBoat, SewerDrone, SewerQuad) provide autonomous network inspection capabilities. Advanced solutions like Digelis Fast for biogas production and Zone Libellule for nature-based wastewater treatment complement the offering. The company is exploring generative AI through its AIforSUEZ programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUEZ Groupe: The parent group encompassing all SUEZ water and waste management operations globally
• CIRSEE
• Digelis
• On'connect
• Aquadvanced
• Assetadvanced
• Qualiwaste
• SewerBall
• SewerBoat
• SewerDrone
• SewerQuad
• SewerBall Caméra
• Zone Libellule

Products and services

• Water Distribution and Management
• Wastewater Treatment
• Waste Recycling and Recovery
• Waste-to-Energy
• Engineering, Construction and Operations
• On'connect
• Aquadvanced
• Qualiwaste
• Digelis Fast
• SewerBall
• SewerBoat
• SewerDrone
• SewerQuad

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces water use by up to 16% through On'connect smart meter reading solutions
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Uzbekistan Agency for Waste ManagementflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Trilateral partnership with Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia for US$78 million hazardous waste processing project targeting deep processing of industrial and household waste under European standards, accelerating Uzbekistan's 'green' economy model through the 'Zero Waste' principle.
• Vision International Investment Company (Saudi Arabia)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Trilateral partnership for US$78 million hazardous waste processing project as part of Saudi Arabia's investment in environmental solutions internationally.
• TAURONminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Letter of intent with TAURON, one of Poland's leading energy groups, aimed at diversifying Poland's energy mix through environmental solutions.
• OBEPINE+coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Wastewater epidemiology research partnership contributing to public health surveillance through environmental management.
• PROMISEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2026Wastewater epidemiology research partnership for public health surveillance applications.
• INRAE (National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Renewed 5-year research partnership spanning more than three decades, producing ten patent families, eight doctoral theses, and 35 scientific publications. Focus areas include circular economy solutions, climate adaptation, and pollution monitoring technologies.
• Chongqing Derun Simbond (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026SUEZ joint venture awarded RMB 110 million contract to remediate hexavalent chromium contamination at former Minfeng Chemical Plant site in Chongqing, China. Project treats approximately 2.7 million cubic metres of contaminated soil across 73.3 acres.
• Groupe BORDETminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Carb'eau project led by Groupe BORDET, SUEZ, and CNRS to develop plant-based activated carbon for water treatment to reduce micropollutants, selected by INNOV'EAU.
• CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Research partner in Carb'eau project developing plant-based activated carbon for water treatment to reduce micropollutants and environmental impact while increasing national industrial sovereignty.
• SIAAP (Syndicat Interdépartemental pour l'Assainissement de l'Agglomération Parisienne)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025Consortium led by SUEZ for €401 million biogas production unit at Seine Aval wastewater treatment plant, the largest facility of its kind in Europe, treating wastewater for 6 million residents. Uses SUEZ's Digelis Fast thermophilic digestion solution.
• Nice Côte d'Azur MétropoleflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2025€700 million Haliotis 2 wastewater treatment and recovery facility serving 26 municipalities and 680,000 people, designed to eliminate nearly 90% of microplastics and produce four times the energy it consumes.
• AquassistancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2025NGO run by SUEZ employees undertaking over 700 projects including 60 urgent humanitarian assignments in 70 countries. 2,000 volunteers have improved access to water for 2.5 million residents and sanitation for one million people since 1994.
• Chaire AgroParisTech - SUEZ Eau pour TouscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2025Research chair offering unique training program for executives and managers of water and sanitation services in emerging or transition countries, supported by Fondation SUEZ.
• RURAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2025Partnership with RURA supporting young people from rural areas in academic and professional careers while raising awareness of ecological transition challenges.
• Morocco Regional AuthoritiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2024Four new agreements in Morocco for water and waste management services, reinforcing SUEZ's presence in the region.
• TereoscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2024Partnership for construction of first Solid Recovered Fuel (CSR/SRF) heat generation unit in Hauts-de-France region, providing local, green, sustainable and competitive energy.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Veolia Environnement: Veolia is SUEZ's closest and largest direct competitor, operating an integrated global water, wastewater, and waste management platform serving municipal and industrial clients across virtually identical geographies and service lines. Both firms compete head-to-head for municipal concessions in France, UK, and internationally.
• Xylem Inc. Xylem is a global water technology company providing pumps, smart meters, network analytics, and treatment equipment to utilities - directly overlapping with SUEZ's Aquadvanced, On'connect, and Assetadvanced digital water solutions and competing in the smart water infrastructure market.
• Pentair plc: Pentair provides water treatment and flow control solutions to municipal and industrial customers globally, competing with SUEZ in water filtration, treatment systems, and digital water management offerings across commercial and residential segments.
• Severn Trent plc: Severn Trent is a UK-listed water and wastewater utility serving millions of customers in England and Wales, directly comparable to SUEZ's UK municipal water/wastewater contracts and competing for Ofwat-regulated utility concessions.
• United Utilities Group plc: United Utilities is a major UK water and wastewater utility serving the North West of England, directly competing with SUEZ in the UK regulated water market and overlapping in wastewater treatment operations and digital network management.
• Republic Services Inc. Republic Services is a major US waste management and recycling company comparable to SUEZ's waste recycling and recovery division, with overlapping services in collection, sorting, recycling, and energy-from-waste operations.
• Waste Management Inc. Waste Management is North America's largest waste services provider, comparable to SUEZ's waste collection, recycling, and landfill gas-to-energy operations across commercial, industrial, and municipal customer segments.
• American Water Works Company: American Water Works is the largest US investor-owned water and wastewater utility, comparable to SUEZ's regulated municipal water supply business model with similar long-duration rate-based concessions and customer mix.
• Stericycle Inc. Stericycle provides regulated waste management and compliance services including hazardous waste processing, directly overlapping with SUEZ's US$78M Uzbekistan hazardous waste processing project and industrial waste recovery offerings.
• Thames Water: Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater utility serving London and the Thames Valley, directly comparable to SUEZ's UK municipal water operations and serving overlapping customer segments under Ofwat regulation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A11 records

Investments6 records

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