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 22 Aug. 2024 



 

 

 

🌳 In pursuit of sustainable development, Taiwan's Chiayi County Mayor, Mr. Weng Chang-Liang, and his delegation recently visited Veolia's headquarters in Paris, welcomed by Veolia's Senior Executive Vice President of Asia Pacific, [](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABtaJYBdJopcvrIlwTXidELLCOO7rsL9wo)[Christophe M.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophe-m-5064992/), and the Group's senior management team.  
  
💡 During the visit, the Chiayi county delegation gained insights into Veolia's innovative solutions for [hashtag\#CarbonReduction](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=carbonreduction&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872) and [hashtag\#CircularEconomy](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=circulareconomy&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872). The visit also showcased Veolia's advanced technologies and [hashtag\#decarbonisation](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=decarbonisation&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872) strategies aligned with the EU's climate goals of achieving 50% emissions reduction by 2030. Highlights of the visit included [hashtag\#WasteToEnergy](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=wastetoenergy&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872) solutions, [hashtag\#AI](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ai&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872)-powered recycling sorting, and [hashtag\#hydrogen](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=hydrogen&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872) production from landfill biogas for transportation – optimising energy and resource utilisation while reducing carbon footprint and reliance on traditional fuels.  
  
⭐ "The 2050 [hashtag\#NetZero](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=netzero&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872) transition is a global trend and a shared goal for Taiwan. The government needs to build consensus among businesses and citizens to tackle this net-zero challenge together," emphasised Mr. Weng. The Chiayi County is committed to driving resource circularity, green lifestyles, and net-zero transformation while creating an environment for sustainable economic growth. Veolia Asia remains dedicated to supporting cities like Chiayi County in achieving their [hashtag\#sustainability](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=sustainability&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872) goals and providing [hashtag\#EcologicalSolutions](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ecologicalsolutions&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7234828114915151872) that benefit local communities and regions.



 

 

 



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