VE joins China's effort for sustainable development
(China Daily)
Updated: 2005-01-27 14:43

Henri Proglio, President of Veolia Environnement answers questions at a press conference in Beijing on January 26. Since the 1980's, Veolia Environnement has made a total of 600 million euro (about US$800 million) investment in China in water and waste management. It is now actively developing business opportunities in energy and transportation services. The group will increasingly expand its presence in China in the next decade, said the President. [chinadaily.com.cn]

Henri Proglio is interviewed by CCTV after the press conference in Beijing on January 26. [chinadaily.com.cn]

Sustainable development is the key principle in city planning, construction, development and management, with environment, energy and transportation being the essential elements throughout the various stages.

Veolia Environnement has more than 150 years’ experience partaking in the design and construction of municipalities. In mid 19th century, the group was awarded a concessionary agreement for the supply of potable water to the city of Lyon in France.

At the same time, VE provided urban services such as the installation of rails, waste and water management, heating and electricity supply to other cities like Paris, Marseille. Over the years, VE places top priority on sustainable development, a value that is persistent in all its four areas of business: water, waste, transportation and energy services.

Today, 300,000 plus employees provide professional environmental services for over 80 countries in the five continents. At the same time, VE actively cooperates with government partners to share its experience on urban design, construction, development and management.

VE focuses on R&D to anticipate and meet new challenges encourage public participation to obtain social support, pay special attention to major events such as the recent tsunami in Southeast Asia and undertake social responsibilities.

VE started operations in China in the 1980’s. Today the group has a widespread presence in water and waste management and is actively developing business opportunities in energy and transportation services. VE is strongly involved in Asia, particularly China. VE aspires to share its experience with Chinese governments, thereby contributing to the growth and sustainability of Chinese cities.

Veolia Environnement is the only group with worldwide reach focused on environmental services. It delivers a full range of services across four complementary business divisions: Water (Veolia Water), Waste Management (Onyx), Energy (Dalkia) and Transportation (Connex); and offers integrated and tailored solutions to meet requirements for municipal and industrial customers across the world.

VE is listed on Paris and New York Stock Exchanges and its total turnover is 28 billion euros in 2003. Veolia Environnement ranks in the global top 500 companies.

Henri Proglio,

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Veolia Environnement

Henri Proglio, 53 years, graduated from HEC (top French Business School). He joined Compagnie Générale des Eaux in 1972.

In December 1990, he became the Chairman of CGEA. In 1996, he was a member of the Board of Directors, then in 1996, Vice-President of Générale des Eaux.

In January 1999, he was the Chairman of Générale des Eaux and the Vice-President of VEOLIA.

In July 2000, he became President of Veolia Environnement.

Today, he is also a member of the Executive Committee of Fomento de Construcciones Y Contratas (FCC- Madrid) and a member of the Surveillance Committee of the main subsidiaries of Veolia Environnement in France and abroad, as well as companies such as Vinci or Elior.

Henri Proglio has received the French Order of Merit and the Legion of Honour Decorations.

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