Veolia North America

What Veolia North America does

Veolia North America is the US and Canadian operating subsidiary of French environmental services multinational Veolia Environnement SA (Euronext Paris: VIE), providing integrated water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities, industrial customers, federal agencies, and healthcare organizations. The company traces its operational history to 1853 through its parent and today generates $5.3 billion in North American revenue (2025). Service delivery operates under long-term managed service contracts, performance-based agreements, and public-private partnerships, with an enterprise field sales motion targeting government agencies, cities, healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, and federal installations including over 700 Department of Defense sites. The customer base spans ten named verticals including upstream and downstream oil and gas, power generation, mining, pharmaceutical and biotech, food and beverage, healthcare, federal government, cities and municipalities, and general manufacturing.

The company operates a platform-plus-services model built around three core capabilities. In water, proprietary technologies include OPUS® (Optimized Pretreatment and Unique Separation for produced water desalination), CoLD® (Flue Gas Desulfurization wastewater treatment), EarthTec® (EPA-registered algicide), and water reuse systems treating up to 150,000 barrels daily at the Chevron San Ardo facility. In waste, offerings include hazardous waste treatment and disposal, PFAS destruction achieving 99.9999% destruction rates via the Port Arthur Texas high-temperature incinerator, the BeyondPFAS end-to-end suite, the Wind Blade Recycling Program (7,000+ blades recycled since 2020), battery recycling, semiconductor chemical recycling, and energy-from-waste services. In energy, the Hubgrade digital platform uses AI, machine learning, augmented reality, and real-time data analytics to optimize water, energy, and waste operations, with productized extensions including Virtual Power Plants, Predictive Peak Shaving, Microgrids, Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage, Central Utility Plants, and Smart Building Solutions.

Revenue is generated through managed service contracts across four named revenue streams: Water Management, Waste Management, Energy Management, and Hazardous Waste Management. Pricing is quote-based under long-term contracts with no public disclosure. Growth has been substantially acquisition-driven, with at least five deals completed in 2025, including the $3 billion Clean Earth acquisition and Icetec Energy Services, plus the three-company hazardous waste roll-up of New England Disposal Technologies, New England MedWaste, and Ingenium. The Boston-headquartered subsidiary is led by CEO Nadège Petit (effective December 2025), an energy management veteran from Schneider Electric.

Name

Veolia North America

Legal name

Veolia North America

Website

https://veolianorthamerica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Veolia North America is the US/Canadian subsidiary of Veolia Environnement SA, providing integrated water, waste, and energy management services to municipalities, industrial customers, and government agencies through long-term contracts and proprietary technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Reuse & Reclamation Infrastructure Construction (Recycled Water Systems) (IMAFAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Onsite/Decentralized Reuse Utilities (District/Building‑Scale Reuse as a Service) (EUANAGAH), Decentralized/Small-Scale Desalination (Containerized, Remote/Island, Emergency) (EUANAFAL), Water Treatment, Filtration & Recirculation (RO, UV, Sterilization) (AFAAAHAH), Distribution System Hardening & Resilience Upgrades (EUAEACAK)

Keywords

• Water management services
• Waste management solutions
• Energy efficiency services
• Environmental services
• Hazardous waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Management Services: End-to-end water management solutions including treatment plants, digital monitoring platforms, and water reuse systems for municipal and industrial customers. Operates water and wastewater contracts across multiple US states.
2. Waste Management Services: Integrated recycling and waste recovery services converting municipal, commercial, and industrial waste into secondary raw materials and energy. Includes hazardous waste treatment and disposal.
3. Energy Management Services: Energy efficiency solutions, microgrids, distributed energy, waste-to-energy, and renewable energy project development and operations.
4. Hazardous Waste Management: Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste including PFAS-contaminated materials, incineration services, and hazardous waste facility operations expanded through acquisitions.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Veolia North America delivers integrated environmental management services spanning water, waste, and energy for municipalities, industrial customers, and government agencies. Core offerings include water and wastewater treatment and reuse, hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection/treatment/disposal (including PFAS destruction and medical waste), and energy solutions such as microgrids, battery storage, virtual power plants, central utility plant operations, and decarbonization services. Services are delivered under long-term performance-based contracts and public-private partnerships, supported by proprietary technologies including the Hubgrade digital optimization platform, OPUS, CoLD, and EarthTec.

Product overview

Veolia North America provides environmental solutions across water, waste, and energy management as part of the larger Veolia Group. The company operates a platform-plus-services model with three core business areas: Water Capabilities (including OPUS® technology, water reuse, wastewater treatment, and proprietary treatment technologies), Energy Capabilities (centered on Hubgrade digital platform with AI/ML optimization, plus microgrids, battery storage, and demand response services), and Waste Capabilities (including hazardous waste treatment, medical waste, recycling, PFAS destruction, and energy-from-waste). Key proprietary products include Hubgrade (AI-powered optimization platform), BeyondPFAS (PFAS management suite), OPUS® (produced water treatment), and Ecofactory® (wastewater transformation). The company has expanded through acquisitions including Clean Earth, Icetec, and several hazardous waste companies. Services are delivered under long-term contracts with municipalities and industrial customers across the United States and Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hubgrade: Digital solutions platform using AI, machine learning, and augmented reality for optimizing water, energy, and waste operations
• Ecofactory
• BeyondPFAS
• OPUS

Products and services

• Water Reuse & Reclamation Treatment and reuse of wastewater for industrial processes, aquifer recharge, and discharge for municipalities and industrial customers, achieving water recovery up to 75% across treatment systems.
• BeyondPFAS Suite End-to-end PFAS treatment and management solutions for industries and businesses confronting regulated PFAS compounds in water supplies, work processes, or waste streams, including site assessment, sampling, tailored treatment technologies, and proper disposal.
• Medical Waste Solutions Comprehensive medical waste management services including collection, transportation, sterilization, disposal, and documentation for hospitals, clinics, and laboratories with licensed processing facilities and industrial incinerators.
• Incineration Services Hazardous waste incineration services including high-temperature incineration at Port Arthur, Texas facility capable of destroying up to 99.9999% of targeted PFAS compounds, with proven track record handling PCBs and dioxins.
• PFAS Destruction and Disposal Solutions Comprehensive PFAS waste handling, treatment, and disposal options including high-temperature incineration at Port Arthur, Texas facility achieving up to 99.9999% destruction of targeted PFAS compounds including PFOS and PFHxS.
• Wind Blade Recycling Program First US company to recycle wind turbine blades at scale, processing blades into fuel for cement kilns; since 2020, over 7,000 blades processed, reducing CO2 emissions by 27% compared to disposal.
• Battery Recycling Recycling services for electric vehicle batteries and other battery types, helping cities and industries recover byproducts for efficient reuse and reducing demand on natural resources.
• Semiconductor Chemical Recycling and Reuse Specialized chemical recycling technology for semiconductor manufacturers converting spent streams into commercially valuable products, with facilities in Texas, Arizona, and Oregon.
• Energy from Waste Services converting non-recyclable waste materials into energy through third-party audited processes, including assessment, profiling, collection, transportation, and destruction via incineration in mass burn thermal units.
• Engineered Fuels Solutions converting waste materials into specification-compliant fuels for industrial applications, providing alternatives to landfill disposal while generating energy.
• Hubgrade Digital Solutions Platform Digital solutions platform using artificial intelligence, advanced machine learning algorithms, and augmented reality tools combined with real-time data and human expertise to optimize operational efficiencies across water, energy, and waste systems.
• Virtual Power Plants (VPP) Predictive demand response platform that aggregates distributed energy assets such as backup generators and batteries into a network that can support the grid during peak demand, earning revenue per megawatt per year.
• Demand Management and Predictive Peak Shaving Predictive platform using advanced forecasting to anticipate grid peaks hours or days in advance, automatically reducing grid draw by dispatching batteries, generators, or shifting to on-site generation to avoid six-figure ICAP and transmission charges.
• Load Management and Energy Asset Optimization Unified platform consolidating live data from multiple vendors and systems to predict site-wide demand using equipment performance data, weather forecasts, ISO market pricing, and grid load to optimize when equipment runs.
• Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage Battery storage solutions that store energy when less expensive and deploy when demand and prices are highest, integrated with Hubgrade for real-time optimization. Available through Battery-as-a-Service model eliminating upfront capital investment.
• Microgrids Reliable and resilient distributed energy solutions, particularly those incorporating combined heat and power, as alternatives to centralized energy for industrial facilities, office buildings, hospitals, municipalities, shopping centers, hotels, and university campuses.
• Central Utility Plants Operations and maintenance services for central utility plants providing heating, cooling, and power for industrial facilities, plants, campuses, and mission-critical buildings with performance-based contracting.
• Decarbonization Solutions Comprehensive services from resource efficiency to creating alternatives to fossil fuels, helping cities, utilities, and industries reduce energy consumption, account for greenhouse gas emissions, and report and verify progress.
• Ecofactory® Transforms municipal wastewater treatment into a modern hub of sustainability, circularity, green jobs, education, and climate resilience for municipalities.
• Smart Building Solutions Real-time data solutions showing how much energy is being used, where it is being used, and indications of potential system failures, integrated with building management systems.
• Water Treatment Chemicals Premium water treatment chemicals including coagulants (Aluminum Sulfate, Aluminum Chlorohydrate), algicides (EarthTec®, EarthTec QZ), liquid ammonium sulfate, and polymers for municipalities and industries across Texas, Arizona, Oregon, and surrounding areas.
• Clean Earth Hazardous Waste Services Acquired hazardous waste management company now operating under Veolia brand with expanded capabilities for hazardous waste treatment, transportation, and disposal services for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99.9999% destruction of targeted PFAS compounds including PFOS and PFHxS
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Tampa Bay WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Public-private partnership for $181 million expansion of Tampa Bay Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant. Veolia Water North America and CDM Smith delivering the project through revenue bonds and federal/state grants. Project expected to be operational by 2028 and will increase treatment capacity by 12.5 million gallons per day.
• CDM SmithcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Engineering and construction partner in Tampa Bay Water public-private partnership, working alongside Veolia Water North America on the $181 million regional surface water treatment plant expansion.
• Clean EarthcoreOthers · 30 January 2026Veolia's planned acquisition of Enviri's Clean Earth business to expand hazardous waste management capabilities, representing significant M&A activity in the environmental services sector.
• Nautilus SolarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2025Groundbreaking solar program encompassing public housing authorities under a single renewable energy contract, combining Veolia's energy management expertise with Nautilus Solar's solar development capabilities.
• IngeniumstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2025Strategic partnership providing Ingenium guaranteed capacity access to Veolia's new hazardous waste treatment facility in Gum Springs, Arkansas, supporting growing industry demand for waste treatment and sustainability goals.
• Climate MayorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Collaborative white paper on building decarbonization providing step-by-step roadmap for municipalities looking to decarbonize buildings, secure funding and drive policy change.
• Henry Ford HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Collaboration to design, build, finance, operate and maintain an innovative turnkey Central Energy Hub for Detroit hospital campus. Project incorporates electrification, waste heat recovery, renewable energy purchasing, and digital energy management to achieve 68% lower carbon footprint.
• KiewitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Partner with Henry Ford Health and Veolia in the Central Energy Hub project, contributing to the design and construction of the innovative healthcare facility energy system.
• GE Renewable EnergystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2020Wind turbine blade recycling partnership where Veolia processes decommissioned blades for cement kiln fuel, displacing coal and reducing environmental impact. Veolia was the first in the USA to recycle wind blades at scale.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Stericycle: Stericycle is a North American leader in medical waste disposal and regulated waste services, directly competing with Veolia's Medical Waste Solutions and SHARPS+PAK product lines for healthcare and pharmaceutical customers.
• WSP Global: WSP Global is a professional services firm with a large water and environment practice, directly competing with Veolia for municipal water/wastewater engineering, P3 advisory, and environmental services work in North America.
• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech provides consulting and engineering services for water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, directly overlapping with Veolia's water reuse, wastewater treatment, and environmental remediation offerings.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Suez operates water and waste management services globally, directly competing with Veolia in municipal water/wastewater treatment, industrial water solutions, and hazardous waste services following their earlier merger activity.
• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors is the leading North American provider of hazardous waste management, environmental cleanup, and emergency response services, directly competing with Veolia's BeyondPFAS and Clean Earth platforms.
• Waste Management, Inc. WM is the largest US solid waste services provider, directly overlapping with Veolia's waste management, recycling, and energy-from-waste services for municipal and industrial customers across North America.
• Xylem Inc. Xylem is a global water technology company providing pumps, treatment systems, and digital solutions for water and wastewater utilities, directly competing with Veolia's water infrastructure and Hubgrade digital platform offerings.
• Republic Services: Republic Services is the second-largest US solid waste hauler, competing with Veolia in municipal and commercial waste collection, recycling, and disposal services across overlapping North American geographies.
• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm with major water and wastewater practices, directly competing with Veolia for P3 delivery, design-build-operate, and municipal utility modernization contracts.
• Jacobs Solutions: Jacobs competes with Veolia on operations and maintenance contracts for municipal water and wastewater facilities (including the MMSD $700M rebid) and provides adjacent water infrastructure consulting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A8 records

Investments

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