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50% of the world’s GDP depends on services provided by nature and biodiversity. To help protect this endangered natural capital, SUEZ has made ambitious commitments as part of its sustainable development roadmap. In Asia, the Group’s services in water treatment, recycling and recovery, soil remediation and alternative water resources all aim to enhance nature’s capacity to regenerate and alleviate pressure on biodiversity. Its ultimate goal is to minimise the environmental impact of human activities, preserve natural capital, and restore harmony between nature and humanity.

A landmark seawater desalination plant, designed and built by SUEZ for Wanhua Chemical Group—one of the world’s top 20 chemical companies—has officially begun operations at Wanhua Chemical’s Penglai Industrial Park in Yantai, Shandong. Designed with a total capacity of 300,000 m³ per day to be delivered in three phases, this is the largest industrial membrane-based seawater desalination project planned in China to date. Officials from local government, and representatives from key partners—including Wanhua Chemical Group, China Railway Shanghai Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co., Ltd., and SUEZ, gathered to mark this significant milestone in Sino-French cooperation in sustainable water solutions.

SUEZ, a global leader in environmental services, and JEMCO, a premier construction company in the Philippines, together with Metro Pacific Water, a key water and wastewater infrastructure investor fully-owned by Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), commenced the construction of a seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination facility in Metro Iloilo— the largest of its kind in the Philippines. Slated to be completed in 24 months, this project will help address the critical shortage of drinking water in the region, supplying sustainable and reliable potable water to local communities.

SUEZ signed a joint venture agreement with Sonadezi, a state-owned company who has developed and currently manages 11 large-scale industrial parks in Vietnam, to provide integrated environmental solutions to the largest industrial park in South Vietnam. This strategic partnership marks SUEZ’s first industrial park project in Vietnam and its 22nd in Asia, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the region’s sustainable growth with circular, resilient industrial water and waste solutions.

On 16 March, the Shanghai Bay Area Half Marathon kicked off at Binhai Park in Jinshan District. As an official partner of the event, SUEZ collaborated with the host, Jinshan District People’s Government of Shanghai, to integrate the principles of the circular economy throughout the event towards a zero waste event. Leveraging its advanced technology and extensive expertise in water and waste management, SUEZ helped create a successful sustainable sporting event, underscoring its commitment to corporate social responsibility and contribution to the city’s ecological transformation.

SUEZ releases today its 2023 Sustainable Development Report for Asia. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the Group’s strategic actions and achievements in Asia in the areas of climate, nature, social impact, and innovation, underscoring the company’s commitment to driving sustainable development.

SUEZ, a global leader in circular solutions for water and waste management, announced three new projects in Asia at the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), demonstrating its innovative approach to water management in both municipal and industrial sectors. Focusing on digital solutions, seawater desalination and water reuse, these collaborations in Singapore, China and in the Philippines illustrate SUEZ’s commitment to solving critical water issues by enabling communities to adapt to climate impacts with enhanced resilience. This is achieved through strategic partnerships and circular solutions.

During the state visit of Chinese President to France this week, SUEZ has solidified its contribution to the ecological transition by signing three strategic partnerships with Chinese partners: Envision, Chongqing Sanfeng Environment, and Dongguan Water Group. The formalising of these agreements was witnessed by the leaders of the two countries. These three partnerships focus on transforming waste into local and sustainable energy and pioneering electric vehicle battery recycling – key steps in the energy transition of both China and France.