Local authorities
VINCI companies develop solutions to be used by public officials to measure and control pollution relating to urban air quality.
Several VINCI Construction entities also offer their customers land remediation solutions. In line with regulations, Navarra TS (Networks France Division) provides local authorities and industrial companies with a comprehensive range of services featuring state-of-the-art techniques and expertise. Wherever possible, sustainable, in situ solutions are given priority for cleaning up chemical pollution. In 2023, sites operating under the Remea brand remediated 42,105 tonnes of soil for their customers.
VINCI Energies frequently collaborates with universities and design firms to develop public lighting projects that limit light pollution and respect existing “dark corridors” (reservoirs and corridors suitable for nocturnal species) to preserve local fauna. Citeos offers to reduce light pollution through measures incorporated into its contracts for operating public lighting networks. These measures include efficient anti-light pollution equipment, smart lighting systems, automatic shutdown of certain light sources, and consideration for dark corridors.
Maritime
The Earthworks, Maritime and River Works delegation of VINCI Construction has several cleaning boats operating on the Seine to collect floating debris from pollution booms. In general, more than 1,500 tonnes of waste are collected each year. In other maritime operations, Actemium (VINCI Energies) offers port managers onshore power supply (OPS) solutions, which connect ferries to the electricity grid when they are docked. This reduces their use of marine diesel oil and avoids the release of air pollutants such as CO2, NOx and SOx. BIMcity hypervisor software, from VINCI Energies Asia Pacific, tracks connected equipment in real time to reduce and optimise travel for maintenance operations. Information can then be used to monitor air quality, water quality and noise levels.
VINCI businesses need water, and this can have direct and indirect impacts on natural environments. In addition to preventing water pollution, the environmental ambition aims to optimise water consumption, especially in areas of water stress.
| non-inclus | Actions taken in France | Performance indicators |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring and reduction of water consumption |
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VINCI responded to the CDP Water Security questionnaire for the 12th time in 2023 and is thus today among the 15,000 companies worldwide that take part in this disclosure initiative supported by 746 global investors. In 2023, the Group achieved a B score, thus maintaining its level of performance. This result also highlights the Group’s strong management of its water resources and effective analysis of its water supply risks compared with other companies in its sector.
• Monitoring water consumption
Group entities monitor both water consumption from local water systems and water taken from the natural environment (water from boreholes, pumped water, etc.).
| (in cubic metres) | 2023 | 2022 (*) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concessions | Concessions20234,108,215 | Concessions2022 (*)3,150,970 | ConcessionsChange+30% |
| VINCI Autoroutes | VINCI Autoroutes 2023795,378 |
VINCI Autoroutes 2022 (*)798,951 |
VINCI Autoroutes Change(0%) |
| VINCI Airports | VINCI Airports 20233,252,727 |
VINCI Airports 2022 (*)2,295,613 |
VINCI Airports Change+42% |
| Other concessions | Other concessions 202360,110 |
Other concessions 2022 (*)56,406 |
Other concessions Change+7% |
| VINCI Energies | VINCI Energies2023474,279 | VINCI Energies2022 (*)496,598 | VINCI EnergiesChange(-4%) |
| Cobra IS | Cobra IS2023379,612 | Cobra IS2022 (*)- | Cobra ISChange0% |
| VINCI Construction | VINCI Construction20234,576,636 | VINCI Construction2022 (*)4,800,638 | VINCI ConstructionChange(-5%) |
| VINCI Immobilier | VINCI Immobilier2023189,472 | VINCI Immobilier2022 (*)175,456 | VINCI ImmobilierChange+8% |
| Total | Total20239,728,214 | Total2022 (*)8,623,662 | TotalChange+13% |
| Total excl. Cobra IS | Total excl. Cobra IS20239,348,602 | Total excl. Cobra IS2022 (*)8,623,662 | Total excl. Cobra ISChange+8% |
(*) Data for 2022 that were partially estimated for publication have been replaced with actual data at 31 December 2022 on a like-for-like basis relative to 2023.
In 2023, total consumption of water purchased increased by 13% relative to 2022 (8% excluding Cobra IS), mainly due to acquisitions by VINCI Airports in Mexico and Brazil. This difference was partially offset by reduced consumption on several major VINCI Construction projects that were delivered in 2022.
