[ Press releases listing ](/media/media/news-and-press-releases " Press releases listing") 22 Sep. 2023 #### On September 14 by bringing representatives from our key stakeholder groups together, we started a conversation in Ireland about scoping out what becoming truly sustainable might look like. We called the event our Ecological Transformation Stakeholder Forum. It is becoming increasingly clear that addressing the challenges of climate change and creating sustainable business models requires a transformation in how we think and act. As leading practitioners in this space, Veolia recognises this and, indeed, our purpose as a company is to be the global champion of Ecological Transformation The global and local research that we have led and been involved in shows the desire is there to transform and that radical collaboration is needed to achieve this. Key decision makers for sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, technology, education and infrastructure came together and discussed the challenges and opportunities including what is needed to achieve the transformation we need. We talked about access to experts, innovative solutions, funding models, procurement, Scope 3 emissions. A key challenge for everyone is moving beyond standalone projects to deliver on very challenging commitments and targets. ![](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/quote_design_v2/public/image/2023/08/RICOU%20Catherine%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=mAPpmknF) Mindset change is the first step leading to innovation. It's really key for us to have these conversations with our stakeholders. Catherine Ricou Chief Innovation Officer, Veolia Research shared by Gerard O’Neill of Amárach Research at the Forum tells us the people are looking for leadership and are willing to change but Professor John Sweeney of Maynooth University warned that all 5 scenarios developed by the IPCC foresee warming exceeding 1.5 degrees over the next 20 years and the extreme weather events we have experienced globally are clearly linked to climate change. Going forward, we will be working with this group to help co-develop innovative solutions to deliver Ecological Transformation and make our society more sustainable. [ ![Infographic from the ecological transformation survey](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/07/barometer-veolia-elabe-320x245.jpg.webp?itok=-EDjHWvK) ](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/newsroom/press-releases/veolia-and-elabe-present-first-global-opinion-survey-ecological-transformation "Global survey on ecological transformation") Research [Global survey on ecological transformation](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/newsroom/press-releases/veolia-and-elabe-present-first-global-opinion-survey-ecological-transformation "Global survey on ecological transformation") Veolia and Elabe present the first global opinion survey on ecological transformation [Read more](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/newsroom/press-releases/veolia-and-elabe-present-first-global-opinion-survey-ecological-transformation) [ ![Sinead Patton among a group at the launch of the BITC Ireland State of the Nation research](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/08/BITCI%20CEO%20Forum%20%284%29_0.jpg.webp?itok=emTsOZ0D) ](https://www.bitc.ie/join-the-network/state-of-the-nation-research/ "BITC Ireland State of the Nation reseach") Research [BITC Ireland State of the Nation reseach](https://www.bitc.ie/join-the-network/state-of-the-nation-research/ "BITC Ireland State of the Nation reseach") A foundational piece of strategic research into the current state and future vision for sustainability among Irish businesses [Read more](https://www.bitc.ie/join-the-network/state-of-the-nation-research/ "BITC Ireland State of the Nation reseach") [ ![Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023 cover](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/08/integrated-report-2022-320_0_0.jpg.webp?itok=6KK56d6O) ](https://www.veolia.ie/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/06/veolia-integrated-report-2022-2023.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023") Report [Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023](https://www.veolia.ie/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/06/veolia-integrated-report-2022-2023.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023") Time to act to deliver ecological transformation [Read more](https://www.veolia.ie/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2023/06/veolia-integrated-report-2022-2023.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023") [ ![](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2023/05/Engineering%20DesignOver10_CMC98895-247.jpg.webp?itok=8H6NbVOP) ](https://www.veolia.ie/media/news-and-press-releases/veolia-wins-irish-construction-excellence-ice-award-engineering "Veolia wins the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Award for Engineering Design") Customers [Veolia wins the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Award for Engineering Design](https://www.veolia.ie/media/news-and-press-releases/veolia-wins-irish-construction-excellence-ice-award-engineering "Veolia wins the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Award for Engineering Design") Osberstown innovative energy self-sufficient sludge treatment facility was recognised once again, this time at the ICE Award 2023. [Read more](https://www.veolia.ie/media/news-and-press-releases/veolia-wins-irish-construction-excellence-ice-award-engineering) [ ![](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2022/06/IHEEM%20Sustainability%20Champion%20Award%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=98KiQP8d) ](/media/news-and-press-releases/veolias-contribution-sustainable-healthcare-recognised "Veolia’s contribution to sustainable healthcare recognised") Customers - 01 June 2022 [Veolia’s contribution to sustainable healthcare recognised](/media/news-and-press-releases/veolias-contribution-sustainable-healthcare-recognised "Veolia’s contribution to sustainable healthcare recognised") Success for Healthcare team at the IHEEM Awards [Read more](/media/news-and-press-releases/veolias-contribution-sustainable-healthcare-recognised "Read more") [ ![Impact of climate change and COP 26 solutions](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2021/11/COP%2026%20content%20push.jpg.webp?itok=2K4tnvxZ) ](/media/news-and-press-releases/cop-26-veolias-solutions-help-meet-climate-targets "COP 26: Veolia’s solutions to help meet climate targets") COP 26 - 01 November 2021 [COP 26: Veolia’s solutions to help meet climate targets](/media/news-and-press-releases/cop-26-veolias-solutions-help-meet-climate-targets "COP 26: Veolia’s solutions to help meet climate targets") Highlighting energy, water and waste solutions for countries, communities and businesses [Read more](/media/news-and-press-releases/cop-26-veolias-solutions-help-meet-climate-targets "Read more")