Pioneering the way to green investment
China's emphasis on building an energy-saving and environmentally friendly society is presenting huge market potential for the environmental protection industry. Veolia Environnement (VE), a global leader in environment and energy solutions, is one of the organizations grasping this green opportunity. Since entering China in 1994, the company has invested about $2 billion in water and waste treatment, as well as energy management and public transportation.
Jorge Mora, chief executive officer of VE Asia, spoke with China Daily reporter Li Jing about the company's strategies in China and shared his views about the ongoing global financial crisis.
Q:Since it entered China's environment market in the early 1990s, VE has secured a leading position in the environmental protection sector, such as water and waste disposal treatment. What strategies of your company have led to such success?