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.

What percentage of Veolia's business is immune to macroeconomic factors?

• 75%

• 50%

• 85%

• 95%

Which technology is Veolia using to improve water distribution networks?

• Artificial Intelligence

• Blockchain

• Quantum Computing

• Virtual Reality

What type of renewable energy does Veolia see potential in during the energy crisis?

• Hydroelectric Power

• Biogas

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

How does Veolia view the impact of windfall taxes on its operations?

• No impact at all

• Neutral impact

• Positive impact

• Significant negative impact

What is Veolia's approach to managing its balance sheet?

• Focusing solely on short-term gains

• Reducing all assets

• Maintaining a leverage around 3 times EBITDA

• Aggressive expansion

How does Veolia plan to handle rising interest rates?

• By increasing debt

• By maintaining 85% fixed interest rates

• By reducing investments

• By selling off assets

What is Veolia's strategy regarding buying and selling assets?

• Create value and maintain strategic agility

• Focus on short-term profits

• Invest only in technology companies

• Avoid any asset transactions