[ Press releases listing ](/media/media/news-and-press-releases " Press releases listing") 21 Oct. 2025 ## We’re proud to announce the launch of our 2025-2028 Veolia UK & Ireland Social Value Strategy. It sets out how we will create lasting positive impact across our communities, environment and economy over the next three years and beyond. This strategy unites all our social and environmental initiatives beyond our core services, and it’s relevant to everyone, no matter your role. Social Value is embedded in everything we do - from how we work with customers, to how we manage contracts, recruit talent and engage with communities. ![Front cover of Veolia's Social Value strategy showing a happy Veolia employee](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/media/public/image/2025/10/Screenshot%202025-10-20%2020.04.11.png.webp?itok=buWeA4Xh) [Read our Strategy in full](https://veolia.showpad.com/share/khNPfkqAtGqYa61qvkTR5) "Together, we’re turning our purpose of Ecological Transformation into meaningful action that benefits society today and for generations to come." Gavin Graveson Chief Executive Officer, Veolia United Kingdom & Ireland ## The three pillars of our strategy ### Empowering our people We’re committed to supporting the wellbeing, growth and inclusion of every employee. This means: - Prioritising **health, safety, and wellbeing** - physical, mental, social and financial; - Offering **high-quality training**, apprenticeships and career pathways for all ages; - Creating an **inclusive workplace** where everyone feels they belong. These initiatives are designed to help everyone in Veolia to thrive in their roles while working in a safe and supportive environment. ### Driving environmental responsibility We use our expertise to protect and enhance the environment in the communities we serve. This includes: - Funding and delivering **local environmental projects**, such as planting fruit trees in schools and enhancing green space on our sites and within our communities; - Educating and **engaging people** of all ages on sustainability. Everyone in Veolia plays a role in delivering environmental benefits - through customer projects, community engagement or improving our own operations. ### Supporting a thriving economy and society We aim to strengthen local economies and improve community wellbeing by: - Supporting those from **under-represented backgrounds** to access opportunities; - Improving the health, happiness and safety of **our communities**; - **Supporting SMEs** and diverse-owned businesses through sustainable procurement. These initiatives help us all to build stronger partnerships, meet customer expectations and deliver real value to society. [ ![Tomas Sercovich presents Sinead Patton with the Business Working Responsibly Mark 2025](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2025/09/VEBITC-65%20%282%29_0.jpg.webp?itok=mwTngT9z) ](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-has-achieved-business-working-responsibly-mark "Veolia has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark") Sustainability - 09 September 2025 [Veolia has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-has-achieved-business-working-responsibly-mark "Veolia has achieved the Business Working Responsibly Mark") Veolia in Ireland has been accredited for the fourth time with the prestigious Business Working Responsibly Mark [Read more](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/veolia-has-achieved-business-working-responsibly-mark "Read more") [ ![BITC Veolia Ireland report inclusion diversity](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2025/06/Screenshot%202025-06-05%2014.08.05.png.webp?itok=lW6Vv3nD) ](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/4th-elevate-pledge-report-inclusion-and-diversity-launched "4th Elevate Pledge report on inclusion and diversity launched") sustainability - 22 May 2025 [4th Elevate Pledge report on inclusion and diversity launched](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/4th-elevate-pledge-report-inclusion-and-diversity-launched "4th Elevate Pledge report on inclusion and diversity launched") Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) has released a preview of the latest Elevate Inclusive Workplace Pledge Annual Report with Veolia Ireland playing a central role. [Read more](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/4th-elevate-pledge-report-inclusion-and-diversity-launched "Read more") [ ![](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2025/02/20250211_093132.jpg.webp?itok=tSMCEGkN) ](/media/news-and-press-releases/supporting-better-gender-balance-across-irish-economy "Supporting better gender balance across the Irish economy") People - 11 February 2025 [Supporting better gender balance across the Irish economy](/media/news-and-press-releases/supporting-better-gender-balance-across-irish-economy "Supporting better gender balance across the Irish economy") Veolia Ireland attended the launch of the 7th annual Balance for Better Business report, where our efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion were highlighted. [Read more](/media/news-and-press-releases/supporting-better-gender-balance-across-irish-economy "Read more")