Event report

Meet The CEO with Seureca Veolia

24 September 2024

Transitioning towards a more sustainable economy and a positive footprint.

On the 24^th September 2024 we held a breakfast meeting in partnership with Seureca Veolia.

Agenda of the session:

Introduction to Veolia Africa by Thierry Witkowicz - Chief Executive Officer, Veolia Services Southern Africa
Introduction to Seureca by Christophe Lacarin - General Manager, Seureca East Africa Ltd
Presentation of Veolia / Norfund project for industries by Dennis Thiel - Director of Business Development for the Veolia - Norfund platform

This meeting focused on discussing innovation, sustainability, and ecological transformation. Veolia, a global leader in environmental solutions, operates in three main areas: Water, Waste, and Energy.

Water: Distribution and treatment of water to ensure accessibility.
Waste: Comprehensive waste management and recycling solutions.
Energy: Promoting energy efficiency and developing green energy sources.

Veolia is at the forefront of innovation and green initiatives with a focus on decarbonization, regeneration, and pollution reduction through the integration of AI and digital technologies.

Seureca, a Veolia subsidiary with over 40 years of experience, has led impactful projects across the globe, including:

Sustainable solutions for the management of liquid and/or hazardous waste treatment.
Water collection and treatment in Namibia to increase potable water supply. Direct Potable Reuse at Wingoc -Windhoek Goreangab Operating Company. The City of Windhoek awarded the Wingoc a O&M contract for the New Goreangab Water Reclamation Plant. Veolia is the majority shareholder of Wingoc with 67% of the share and Wabag is the second shareholder with 33%.
Developing waste-to-energy plants in partnership with Kengen, Kenya.
Managing the Kimwarer Dam and providing technical assistance for water management in Kisumu, Kenya.

Veolia's commitment to sustainability is further strengthened by its partnership with Norfund, a Norwegian investment fund that empowers sustainable development across Africa, with its largest office in Kenya.

Key takeaways from the event include the emphasis on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a promising future for Kenya, ensuring sustainable, large-scale projects are viable and financially secure. Veolia's innovative business model continues to support the development of ecological solutions for a greener future.