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Estelle Brachlianoff, Veolia CEO: We need to rethink waste

Estelle Brachlianoff, Veolia CEO: We need to rethink waste

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Justin Rowlatt speaks to Estelle Brachlianoff, Veolia CEO, about the corporation.

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Justin Rowlatt speaks to Estelle Brachlianoff, chief executive of
environmental firm Veolia. The corporation’s origins can be
traced all the way back to 19th Century France, when it was
established as a water company during the country’s industrial
revolution.

More than a century-and-a-half later, it’s grown to become one of
the world’s leading operators of environmental services, working
across five continents - providing water supplies, waste
management and energy services.

In this exclusive, wide-ranging interview, Brachlianoff reveals
how a multi-billion dollar corporation operates, as well as how
Veolia adapts to the various challenges posed by climate change,
and opportunities offered by technological advances.

“Why is it important that we increase the recycling rates? It's
not just for the CO2 emissions, although it's important, it's
because it's a source of materials as opposed to importing it
from elsewhere. So in a way, instead of mining the planet, what
about mining our waste? Instead of importing paper and oil and
plastic, because plastic of course is traditionally made out of
oil and lithium to make batteries, what about mining our waste?”
says Brachlianoff.

(Image: Estelle Brachlianoff. Credit: Getty Images)

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Presenter: Justin Rowlatt Producers: Ben Cooper and Olie
D'Albertanson Editor: Damon Rose