PRESS RELEASE
Tokyo, 1 April 2026
Veolia Accelerates Japan’s Environmental Security with Major Water, Waste, and Energy Expansions
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Marking the French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Japan, Veolia announces major water, waste, and energy expansions in Japan:
- In the energy sector, the group has announced the signing of a new partnership with JNC, to optimize industrial utility management in Japan.
- In the municipal water business, the launch of a “Level 3.5” water PPP in Joyo City starting April 1st also highlights Veolia’s leadership in smart water management, with its AI-powered solution Fmap MIRAI.
- In industrial waste management, Veolia now offers a fully integrated "end-to-end" industrial waste solution in Japan thanks to the acquisition of Zeeklite in 2025.
These strategic developments across the water, waste, and energy sectors perfectly illustrate the combination of our business areas and growth objectives as envisioned by GreenUp strategy and underscore Veolia’s commitment to Japan’s environmental security and long-term resource resilience, and mark a significant milestone in Franco-Japanese industrial cooperation.
Beyond its industrial and infrastructure impact, these developments will deliver tangible benefits to Japanese citizens by strengthening essential services that directly affect daily life. Improved water and waste management will help secure access to safe drinking water and cleaner environments, while more efficient and resilient infrastructure will reduce risks linked to climate change and natural disasters. Together, these actions reinforce environmental security as a key driver of public health and long-term quality of life across Japan.
A Newly-Signed Strategic Partnership to Optimize Industrial Utility Management in Japan
Veolia and JNC, Japan’s leading chemical company, have entered into a partnership to optimize the management of JNC’s utility facilities. Under the agreement, Veolia will deploy its global expertise to deliver tailored environmental solutions, reducing environmental impact and improving resource efficiency.
The partnership will initially focus on the Minamata Plant, with plans to implement Acquire-Operate-Transfer (AOT) and comprehensive Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for water treatment facilities.
This collaboration builds on Veolia’s successful management of Goi Coast Energy (GCE) in Chiba Prefecture, a benchmark site supplying steam and electricity to JNC’s Ichihara plant while contributing surplus power to the local grid.
Beyond Energy, A Firm Growth of Municipal Water Business and Industrial Waste Management
In Japan, Veolia is a key player in the municipal water and wastewater sector, operating five major water PPPs, including the Miyagi Prefecture and Hamamatsu City concessions. The latest, launched in Joyo City in April 2026, introduces the government’s new “Water PPP Level 3.5” model, expanding private sector involvement to asset renewal planning and execution.
Veolia’s AI-powered solution, Fmap MIRAI, is deployed by 67 utilities nationwide, monitoring over 46,000 km of pipelines. It supports leak detection, asset planning and earthquake risk anticipation, identifying 7,540 leaks in 2024 and saving 66.5 million cubic meters of water.
Veolia is also expanding into wastewater network management and has recently been awarded its first wastewater network PPP as part of a consortium.
Integrated Industrial Waste Management Services Expansion
With the recent acquisition of Zeeklite, one of Japan’s largest private landfill facilities in Yamagata Prefecture, Veolia now offers a fully integrated, "end-to-end" industrial waste solution. This facility is uniquely equipped to handle complex waste streams, including contaminated soil and specially controlled industrial waste, ensuring that industrial sector meets the highest environmental standards for final disposal.
Kazuhiro Uchino, CEO, Japan, Veolia said, “For almost a quarter of a century, Veolia has been a trusted 'global-local' partner, blending international experience with a deep-rooted commitment to Japanese communities. Veolia’s journey here has always been about long-term stewardship. Fully aligned with our GreenUp strategic programme, from optimizing industrial utilities with JNC to safeguarding water resources through AI-driven resilience, we are dedicated to accelerate Japan’s environmental security with supporting socioeconomic and environmental goals. Our mission is to leverage our global expertise to ensure that Japan’s infrastructure remains resilient, sustainable, and ready for the challenges of the next quarter-century."
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ABOUT VEOLIA IN JAPAN
In Japan, Veolia with its 9,800 employees, operates in three main areas: water, waste management, and energy management. Established in 2002, the Company has continued to provide services throughout Japan, building on its globally cultivated experience and network, along with the technology and community trust developed by each group company in their respective business fields. Under its mission 'Resourcing the world,' the Company provides innovative solutions to municipalities and businesses to facilitate the transition to a circular economy.
ABOUT VEOLIA
Veolia, a global leader in environmental services, works every day to build ecological security for the benefit of public health and the competitiveness of industries and regions. With 215,000 employees across five continents, working closely with local communities, and thanks to its cutting-edge technologies, the group cleans up pollution, reduces carbon emissions, and regenerates resources through concrete solutions that combine its expertise in water and water technologies, waste - including hazardous waste management, and local energy. In 2025, the Veolia group served 110 million people with drinking water and 97 million with sanitation, produced 45 million megawatt hours of energy, and treated 64 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE, Fortune 500, SBF 120) generated consolidated revenue of €44.4 billion in 2025.
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