## Why do we need Ecological Transformation? As leading practitioners in this space, Veolia recognises that truly addressing the challenges of climate change and creating sustainable business models **requires a transformation in how we think and act**. We are already taking some actions but more need to be taken. We already have some solutions but more need to be developed. The global and local research that we have led and been involved in shows **the desire is there** and that **radical collaboration** is needed to achieve this. We want to start that conversation in Ireland whereby representatives from our key stakeholder groups are brought together by Veolia to begin to scope out **what becoming truly sustainable might look like**. We want to lay the foundations for Ireland, our customers, our partners and Veolia all being the benchmark in this space. Never have environmental concerns been so instantly visible, or their consequences for our societies so real to people. In a world faced with pressing environmental challenges, **the need for ecological transformation has become more urgent** than ever before. Embracing ecological transformation is not just an option but a necessity to safeguard the planet for current and future generations. #### We held our working session on Scope 3 emissions on Tuesday 21st May in Veolia's offices in Blanchardstown. Scope 3 is **more complex** than Scopes 1 and 2. Measuring and reporting on Scope 3 emissions is **a major challenge for all organisations**. Everyone who attended the session is conscious of the need to report on Scope 3 but how to do so in **an efficient, effective and uniform way** is the main challenge. How to resolve this is something we are looking to explore together. The discussion summary and the slides can be downloaded here. [PDF Scope 3 Working Session Outcomes (262.87 KB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2024/08/Ecological%20Transformation%20Forum%20_%20Scope%203%20Working%20Session%20_%20Outcomes%20%281%29.pdf) [PDF Supply Chain Sustainability School Slides (4.35 MB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2024/08/Slides%20for%20Veolia%20Net%20Zero%20Carbon%20Roundtable%20on%20Scope%203%20Carbon%20-%2021%20May%202024%20%281%29.pdf) #### Our working session discussed government policy as a driver of change and was held on Tuesday 18th June in Marino Institue of Technology Businesses need **certainty** from the government and **clarity** around easy ways to access the many supports available from the state. The government would like businesses to engage with them to **show what can be done** and what is being done. The discussion summary and the government Roadmap for the Decarbonisation of Industrial Heat can be downloaded here. [PDF Government Policy Working Session Outcomes (264.55 KB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2024/08/Ecological%20Transformation%20Forum%20_%20Policy%20Working%20Session%20_%20Outcomes%20%281%29.pdf) [PDF Roadmap for the Decarbonisation of Industrial Heat (1.48 MB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/document/2024/08/roadmap-for-the-decarbonisation-of-industrial-heat.pdf) #### Ecological Transformation Stakeholder Engagement Forum - Plenary Session 2023 On September 14th 2023 we launched our Ecological Transformation Stakeholder Engagement Forum at the Airfield Estate in Dublin. 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. [Access the content from this event](/stakeholder-engagement-september-2023-event) ## Interested in some background information? [ ![Front cover of Veolia's Group Integrated Report 2023-2024](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2024/08/group-integrated-report-2023-2024-320x245.jpg.webp?itok=ctOBXXwn) ](https://www.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/document/2024/04/integrated-report-2023-2024-veolia.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023-2024") [Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023-2024](https://www.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/document/2024/04/integrated-report-2023-2024-veolia.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023-2024") Delivering Ecological Transformation [Read more](https://www.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/document/2024/04/integrated-report-2023-2024-veolia.pdf "Veolia Group Integrated Report 2023-2024") [ ![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") [ ![A collage of images to promote Veolia's Ecological Transformation Barometer](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2024/08/barometre-veolia-640x360.jpg.webp?itok=B0oG1ldx) ](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/news/2nd-edition-global-barometer-ecological-transformation-citizens-are-ready-to-change "2nd edition of the global Barometer of Ecological Transformation") [2nd edition of the global Barometer of Ecological Transformation](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/news/2nd-edition-global-barometer-ecological-transformation-citizens-are-ready-to-change "2nd edition of the global Barometer of Ecological Transformation") Citizens around the world are ready to change to protect their health in the face of climate change [Read more](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/news/2nd-edition-global-barometer-ecological-transformation-citizens-are-ready-to-change "2nd edition of the global Barometer of Ecological Transformation") [ ![Front cover of EPA report on emissions](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2024/08/Front-page-of-Provisional-GHG-Report-.jpg.webp?itok=rxl5JZBm) ](https://www.epa.ie/news-releases/news-releases-2024/irelands-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-2023-lowest-in-three-decades-.php "Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 lowest in three decades") [Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 lowest in three decades](https://www.epa.ie/news-releases/news-releases-2024/irelands-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-2023-lowest-in-three-decades-.php "Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 lowest in three decades") The EPA's provisional greenhouse gas emissions for 2023 show a reduction of 6.8 per cent compared to 2022, with emission reductions in almost all sectors. [Read more](https://www.epa.ie/news-releases/news-releases-2024/irelands-greenhouse-gas-emissions-in-2023-lowest-in-three-decades-.php "Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 lowest in three decades") [Veolia Strengthens its Leadership in Ecological Transformation with the Validation of its Accelerated Decarbonization Trajectory by SBTi](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/press-releases/veolia-ecological-transformation-validation-decarbonization-sbti "Veolia Strengthens its Leadership in Ecological Transformation with the Validation of its Accelerated Decarbonization Trajectory by SBTi") Veolia becomes the first company to obtain double validation of its climate commitments by two leading international rating agencies: SBTi and Moody’s. [Read more](https://www.veolia.com/en/our-media/press-releases/veolia-ecological-transformation-validation-decarbonization-sbti "Veolia Strengthens its Leadership in Ecological Transformation with the Validation of its Accelerated Decarbonization Trajectory by SBTi") [ ![Cover of our Climate Report 2024](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/content_push_teaser/public/image/2024/08/climate-report-320x245.jpg.webp?itok=GR2PlE2i) ](https://www.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/document/2024/07/veolia-2024-climate-report.pdf "Climate Report 2024") [Climate Report 2024](https://www.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/document/2024/07/veolia-2024-climate-report.pdf "Climate Report 2024") Veolia has published our group Climate Report, a tool we are making available to our stakeholders to explain our updated climate strategy. [Read more](https://www.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc4206/files/document/2024/07/veolia-2024-climate-report.pdf "Climate Report 2024") ![Sustainability Report 2020 sky and city silhouette ](/sites/g/files/dvc2576/files/styles/crop_freeform/public/image/2021/09/Background_images_1400_x_700pxls%28page_4%29.jpg.webp?itok=t_eAhGqo)