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9 Nov 2016

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Suez Environment

Suez shows commitment to access to water & carbon pricing at COP22

"COP22: SUEZ is committed to limiting global warming," 2 Nov 2016

…SUEZ will be in Marrakesh for COP 22…Particular focus will be given to water, with the aim of creating both global and local solutions…and will raise awareness among the general public of the urgent need to preserve water resources, particularly in Africa…'A lot was said about energy during COP 21, and too little about the consequences of global warming on water resources,' [Hélène Valade, Sustainable Development Director at SUEZ and President of Plateforme RSE] said in an interview with Mediatico…SUEZ has decided to focus its efforts on developing an 'alternative water market', giving a second life to waste water and re-treated water. The aim is to triple the volume of these water types in the short term to address the challenges of water stress, which is also an issue in certain regions of France, says Hélène Valade, who is a firm believer in the 'idea of businesses contributing to sustainable development goals''…