More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities and towns. Urban areas, which are constantly growing, now use up 60% of the world’s fresh water and 75% of the world’s energy, and are responsible for 80% of the greenhouse gas emissions. These environmental problems are an integral part of urbanization.
Building environmental settlements and smart and sustainable cities has become a priority. The new city increases density and is becoming ever more complex at a surprising pace.
Veolia believes it is essential to contribute to reducing the environmental impact, to increasing life safety and quality, all with a minimum impact on the efficiency of public services.
