veolia energy north america

What veolia energy north america does

Veolia North America is the US and Canadian operating subsidiary of Veolia Environnement SA (Euronext Paris: VIE), a 170+ year-old environmental services conglomerate headquartered in Paramus, New Jersey, with offices in Boston and Montréal. The company delivers environmental solutions across three integrated business lines — water, waste, and energy management — serving municipalities, oil and gas operators, mining companies, manufacturers, healthcare systems, and commercial customers through long-term service contracts, design-build-operate-maintain arrangements, and public-private partnerships.

The company's core technology portfolio includes the Hubgrade digital platform (an AI/ML and augmented reality system that consolidates real-time equipment, weather, and ISO market data for optimization), the BeyondPFAS suite (end-to-end PFAS sampling, treatment, and disposal using GAC, RO, ion exchange, and proprietary processes), OPUS produced water desalination (first deployed at Chevron San Ardo in 2008), the CoLD Process for flue gas desulfurization wastewater, and a high-temperature hazardous waste incinerator in Port Arthur, Texas, capable of 99.9999% PFAS destruction. Operationally, Veolia runs 200+ US municipal water and wastewater facilities, a fleet of 1,600+ mobile treatment systems, and infrastructure spanning water reuse, microgrids, district energy, battery recycling, and engineered fuels.

Revenue is generated through managed services contracts, professional services, and recurring subscription-like arrangements, with pricing negotiated on a quote basis under multi-year terms. The business is supported by direct enterprise sales rather than channel partners, complemented by regulatory thought leadership (monthly EPA/OSHA/DOT updates since 2017), white papers (such as the Climate Mayors co-authored building decarbonization roadmap), and case-study-driven demand generation. The Clean Earth acquisition in 2021 materially expanded US hazardous waste capabilities, which were subsequently integrated under the unified Veolia brand in 2023.

Name

veolia energy north america

Legal name

VEOLIA ENVIRONNEMENT SA

Website

https://veoliaenergyna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Veolia North America, a subsidiary of Veolia Environnement SA, delivers water, waste, and energy management services to municipalities, industrial clients, and commercial customers across the US and Canada. It operates 200+ municipal facilities using proprietary technologies like Hubgrade AI, BeyondPFAS, and OPUS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Remediation Services (56291)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Distribution System Hardening & Resilience Upgrades (EUAEACAK)

Keywords

• Water treatment services
• Waste management solutions
• Energy management 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: Contract operations for water and wastewater treatment, including design-build-operate-maintain arrangements with municipalities and industrial clients. Revenue generated through long-term service contracts, O&M agreements, and performance guarantees.
2. Waste Management Services: Hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment, disposal, and recycling services. Includes incineration, landfill services, solvent recycling, and specialty waste handling.
3. Energy Management Services: Energy efficiency solutions, microgrids, district energy networks, and facility management services. Revenue from engineering services, O&M contracts, and performance-based arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veolia North America provides integrated environmental solutions across water, waste, and energy management. Services include municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection, treatment, incineration, recycling, and disposal, and energy solutions spanning microgrids, district energy networks, demand response, virtual power plants, and behind-the-meter battery storage. Deliverables are executed through long-term contracts, design-build-operate-maintain arrangements, and performance-guaranteed solutions for municipalities, industries, and government agencies.

Product overview

Veolia North America is a leading provider of environmental solutions across three core business lines: Water, Waste, and Energy. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of technology-driven services including Hubgrade (a digital optimization platform using AI and machine learning), BeyondPFAS (end-to-end PFAS treatment solutions), and OPUS (proprietary produced water desalination technology). Services span water and wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management including incineration and deep well injection, energy solutions including microgrids, district energy, and demand response/virtual power plant aggregation. Recent additions include behind-the-meter battery storage, medical waste solutions, semiconductor chemical recycling, and wind blade recycling programs. The company operates 200+ municipal water and wastewater facilities nationwide and serves diverse industries including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, mining, and power generation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BeyondPFAS: End-to-end PFAS treatment and management solutions for municipalities and industries, covering sampling, analysis, treatment, and responsible disposal of PFAS contaminants.
• Hubgrade
• Ecofactory

Products and services

• BeyondPFAS Treatment Solutions
• Hubgrade Digital Solutions
• OPUS Produced Water Desalination
• District Energy Networks
• Microgrids
• Smart Building Solutions
• Water Reuse and Reclamation
• Battery Recycling
• Solvent Recycling
• Hazardous Waste Incineration Services
• Deep Well Injection
• Behind-the-Meter Battery Storage
• Virtual Power Plants
• Demand Response Programs
• Waste to Energy
• Medical Waste Solutions
• Wind Blade Recycling Program
• Municipal Water and Wastewater Operations
• Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Services
• Regulatory Updates Subscription Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9999% destruction of targeted PFAS compounds including PFOS and PFHxS at Port Arthur incinerator
• +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

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Climate MayorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative to develop 'A Roadmap to Building Decarbonization' white paper providing practical steps for local leaders to achieve climate goals. The partnership combines Veolia's environmental expertise with Climate Mayors' municipal network.
• Clean EarthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of Clean Earth expanding Veolia's environmental remediation and hazardous waste capabilities. Clean Earth now operates under the Veolia brand with expanded capabilities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Direct competitor in water and wastewater treatment, with overlapping municipal and industrial customer base globally. Suez and Veolia are the two largest environmental services platforms; Veolia's attempted merger with Suez was blocked by EU competition authorities in 2022, underscoring the close comparability.
• Xylem Inc. US-listed water technology company offering smart metering, treatment, and pumping solutions for utilities and industrial customers. Direct overlap with Veolia's water infrastructure and Hubgrade-style digital optimization offerings.
• Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies for industrial and institutional customers. Comparable service portfolio in industrial water management, plus comparable contract-based recurring revenue model.
• Clean Harbors Inc. Largest US provider of hazardous waste management, environmental cleanup, and energy/industrial services. Direct competitor to Veolia's Clean Earth-integrated hazardous waste business and to Port Arthur-scale incineration capacity.
• Stericycle Inc. Specialty waste management company focused on medical waste, secure information destruction, and environmental services. Comparable to Veolia NA's newly launched medical waste solutions business.
• American Water Works Company: Largest US publicly-traded water and wastewater utility, operating regulated and military services. Direct comparable for Veolia NA's 200+ municipal water/wastewater contract operations, particularly the regulated utilities segment.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services Inc. One of the two largest US solid waste haulers and landfill operators, with growing recycling and environmental services lines. Larger and broader portfolio than Veolia NA's waste business but operates in overlapping end markets.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste management company, with significant hazardous waste, recycling, and energy-from-waste operations. Competes with Veolia across waste-to-energy and industrial waste services.
• Pentair plc: Global water treatment and flow control solutions provider serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Overlap with Veolia's water technologies in filtration, treatment, and the broader water reuse value chain.

Regional players

• Mueller Water Products: US-focused manufacturer of water infrastructure products including valves, hydrants, and pipe fittings. Adjacent supplier to Veolia's water infrastructure construction and operations business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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