On World Water Day, the United Nations explores the connection between water and gender in water resource management as a key element for ensuring equitable and sustainable access. Veolia's commitment to this goal is unwavering: to guarantee that everyone has access to water by investing in innovative solutions and fostering partnerships.

The Catalan economy faces a historic challenge: reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This goal, aligned with European guidelines, requires a profound transformation of the energy model, which involves creating new infrastructure and improving decarbonization. In this scenario, Veolia, a leader in decarbonization and optimized resource management, is consolidating its position as a strategic partner to support public administrations, buildings, and industries in their ecological transition. The company combines technological innovation, sustainability, and technical expertise to offer customized solutions with a real and measurable impact. District heating and cooling networks are a key solution for decarbonizing cities using renewable energy, offering flexibility and efficiency. In Catalonia, where 80% of the population lives in urban areas, this model is particularly relevant. District heating and cooling networks can integrate multiple renewable and waste energy sources, offering flexibility and resilience to the energy system. Furthermore, its centralized management allows for optimizations that would be impossible with decentralized systems: temperature adjustments based on actual demand, thermal storage to manage peaks, and predictive maintenance using advanced sensors.

The Agbar brand, born from the company founded 158 years ago, has its days numbered. Specifically, it has six months left. Veolia, the French multinational that owns it, has decided to unify the entire group and its activities under a single brand. The change affects more than 100 local brands.

Population growth, rapid urbanization, and the need for more resilient infrastructure in the face of climate change are some of the global challenges that highlight the importance of commemorating World Toilet Day every November 19th. This day, promoted by the United Nations, aims to raise awareness about a service essential for health and the environment. The lack of adequate sanitation causes environmental pollution from wastewater and poses a serious threat to almost half of the world's population, who still lack access to these basic services, according to data collected in 2025 by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. In Catalonia, the combination of prolonged droughts and torrential rains—increasingly frequent phenomena due to global warming—tests the capacity and resilience of infrastructure related to the water cycle. Although Spain has high standards in urban water services, three key challenges remain: wastewater collection and treatment, regeneration, and investment in facilities prepared to face the climate emergency.

Every October 24th, the International Day Against Climate Change is commemorated to raise awareness of its effects on human health, ecosystems, and the socioeconomic stability of regions. The impact of extreme events such as hurricanes and droughts, which have particularly affected Catalonia in recent years, highlights the need to address their consequences.

CriteriaCaixa, the investment holding company of the la Caixa Foundation, announced on Tuesday that it will buy into the capital of the French company Veolia Environnement, the company that is the main shareholder of the Agbar group. In addition, CriteriaCaixa will have a representative on the board of directors of the French group. According to both companies, this is a stable participation agreement. In fact, CriteriaCaixa has committed to remain in the capital of the French company for at least two years. Although the price paid has not been disclosed, it is estimated to be around 1,000 million euros, according to sources close to the operation.