[ Press releases listing ](/media/media/news-and-press-releases " Press releases listing") 13 Oct. 2025 ## Veolia has secured two major accolades at the All Ireland Occupational Health & Safety Awards 2025, highlighting our commitment to safety but also reinforcing our position as a leader in sustainable and responsible business practices across Ireland. ### A Landmark Achievement in Safety Excellence ![veolia ireland team safety award](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/media/public/image/2025/11/1760452367236.jpeg.webp?itok=oJ9PTEki) Winning both the **Best Business Award in Waste Management** and the **President’s Award for Health and Safety Excellence** is a significant recognition for Veolia in Ireland. The Hazardous Waste team in Fermoy and the Intel site team have set a new benchmark, propelling Veolia into the prestigious Category 1 of Ireland’s premier safety awards. These wins are a testament to the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our teams who work tirelessly to ensure everyone goes home safe every day. ![veolia ireland safety team](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/media/public/image/2025/11/1760452367030.jpeg.webp?itok=GInLkxJA) #### Building a Culture of Safety and Wellbeing Veolia’s approach to health and safety is rooted in a culture of continuous improvement, rigorous training, and proactive risk management. We implement a [comprehensive range of measures](https://www.veolia.ie/about-us/veolia-ireland/supporting-our-people) across our operations including regular risk assessments, detailed safety protocols, stringent operational procedures and role specific training programmes along with providing the right safety equipment and personal protective gear. By implementing advanced safety protocols, investing in employee training, and leveraging digital tools for risk assessment and incident prevention, we ensure that hazardous waste is handled with the utmost care for people and the environment. [ ![laughing gas](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2025/11/Nitrous%20Oxide%20treatment%20_%20N2O%20equipment%20_%20May%202025%20_%20IMG_1828.jpg.webp?itok=Ll3_J2UG) ](/services/treating-nitrous-oxide-waste-ireland "Nitrous Oxide Waste Treatment") Solution [Nitrous Oxide Waste Treatment](/services/treating-nitrous-oxide-waste-ireland "Nitrous Oxide Waste Treatment") A new local, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternative to overseas waste treatment. [Read more](/services/treating-nitrous-oxide-waste-ireland "Read more") [ ![](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2024/11/All%20Ireland%20Safety%20Awards%20_%20October%202024%20_%20Fermoy%20and%20Intel.png.webp?itok=68HJDAYX) ](/media/news-and-press-releases/veolias-industry-leading-approach-safety-recognised "Veolia’s industry leading approach to safety recognised") Thought Leadership - 25 October 2024 [Veolia’s industry leading approach to safety recognised](/media/news-and-press-releases/veolias-industry-leading-approach-safety-recognised "Veolia’s industry leading approach to safety recognised") Veolia’s hazardous waste team in Ireland has received not one, but two awards at the All Ireland Occupational Safety Awards. [Read more](/media/news-and-press-releases/veolias-industry-leading-approach-safety-recognised "Read more") [ ![A group of Veolia employees on a volunteering day | Social Value strategy](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2025/10/Social%20Value%20Strategy%20-%20Content%20Push%20image.jpg.webp?itok=TwsAfV1j) ](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/launching-our-2025-2028-social-value-strategy "Launching our 2025–2028 Social Value Strategy") Sustainability - 21 October 2025 [Launching our 2025–2028 Social Value Strategy](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/launching-our-2025-2028-social-value-strategy "Launching our 2025–2028 Social Value Strategy") We’re proud to announce the launch of our 2025-2028 Veolia UK & Ireland Social Value Strategy [Read more](/newsroom/news-and-press-releases/launching-our-2025-2028-social-value-strategy "Read more")