Without our people, we could not achieve all we do.
Performance Metrics
Average number of training hours per employee per year
Lost time injury frequency rate (Global Target <5.0)
Our People
Veolia North America invests in its employees to ensure we can continue to grow and lead ecological transformation together; promote a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment; and develop the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.
Health and Safety
Employee health and safety is a non-negotiable core value. We work to build a safety-focused culture across the company, leaving no room for compromise in this critical area. We also focus on behavior-based safety and other proactive approaches that measure leading indicators such as positive recognition, safety training, regular managerial safety visits, pre-task safety assessments, use of Stop Work Authority and the reporting and correction of unsafe acts and conditions.
We are committed to Goal Zero — zero injuries. There were 0 lost time injuries in 2023 at 535 of our worksites in Veolia North America.
Compensation and Benefits
Veolia North America strives to offer pay and benefits that are not only appropriate to the markets in which we operate, but also consistent with global standards. We regularly conduct compensation reviews to promote fairness and competitiveness. Veolia Cares, launched in 2023, is a global program to support the professional and personal well-being of employees. It includes upgraded access to parental leave, coverage for health and bereavement leaves, resources for caregivers and the opportunity to dedicate one day a year to a charitable or environmental protection project. The program also helps to ensure that all employees — no matter what title, location, gender, ethnicity — can access company benefits. We pride ourselves on approaching benefits holistically, addressing medical, mental and physical health.
Training and Development
We believe in cultivating a culture of continuous learning and opportunity. We promote this culture by offering a comprehensive talent development program for employees, and creating an environment that promotes professional and personal growth.
Talent development begins with regular conversations between employees and managers, and the creation of individual development plans that could include on-the-job training, stretch assignments, training and development courses and mentoring.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, and strive to create a workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves at work. We also work to promote social justice in our industry and the communities we serve. In 2023, we made significant progress toward building a more diverse workforce.
By broadening our recruitment efforts, we doubled the number of diverse applicants in our talent pool compared to 2022. This contributed to a 10% increase in diverse workforce representation by the close of 2023.
Engaging with Diverse Suppliers
Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our workforce. We believe in creating equitable economic opportunities and ensuring that the company benefits from the broadest available pool of talent and innovation. In 2023, Veolia North America named an executive responsible for supplier diversity and sourcing, and established a formal program to quantify our spend with diverse suppliers.
In 2023, we identified 5.9% of our spending that was directed to diverse suppliers. We believe that diversity and inclusion propel creativity and drive innovation, which is why we are committed to making sure minority-owned businesses reach their potential.
