Veolia CEO on Energy Crisis, Recession, Water Scarcity

The transcript discusses Veolia's optimistic outlook on earnings growth despite a challenging economic environment in 2023. It highlights the company's resilience and adaptability, particularly in water and energy sectors. Veolia is leveraging AI to address water scarcity and sees potential in biogas as a renewable energy source. The company is protected against energy price fluctuations and does not expect windfall tax impacts. Veolia maintains a strategic approach to asset management and is largely unaffected by rising interest rates due to fixed-rate financing.

How does Veolia's merger contribute to its resilience in the market?

What strategies does Veolia employ to maintain its balance sheet rigor?

What are the implications of rising interest rates on Veolia's business operations?