The divestments, which include facility management in France, industrial cleaning in Belgium, and various recycling activities across the Netherlands and South Korea, represent a pivot toward the company’s GreenUp strategy. By shedding operations where it does not hold a top-three market position, Veolia aims to sharpen its focus on international markets and technical services. CEO Estelle Brachlianoff confirmed the group is currently ahead of its mid-2028 target for the full program, noting that the proceeds will strengthen both returns and long-term value creation. These transactions are part of a broader shift that has seen over EUR8 billion in asset rotation since the company launched its current transformation cycle. While some deals remain subject to regulatory approvals and employee consultations, the group’s execution pace suggests a clear mandate to move away from capital-heavy, mature segments.