Veolia strategy country by country

• From: Vol 6, Issue 5 (May 2005)
• Category: Companies
• Region: Unspecified
• Related Companies: Berlinwasser, Dalkia, Enerserve, FCC, Folkestone & Dover Water Services, OEWA, Proactiva, Southern Water, Tendring Hundred Water, Three Valleys Water and Veolia

The company has a single clear approach to establishing growth around the world.

Veolia’s overall strategy can be summarised as follows:

* Pursue water operating contracts anywhere that Veolia’s superior operating efficiency will benefit the client and Veolia shareholders

* Make sure that new contracts guarantee win-win benefits for both sides

* Don’t invest capital unless some investment is required in order to secure the operating contract

* Take a long-term view of building ...