Research and Development
As of December 31, 2009, the Group’s research and development investments reached €89.8 million (€92.1 million in 2008, €84.6 million in 2007).
The Research and Innovation division includes 850 experts and supports around 200 scientific partnerships with private and public organisations. The division focuses on four main issues:
- Manage and preserve natural resources
- Control impacts on natural environments
- Care for health and living environments
- Develop alternative sources of energy
Read more about this topic: Veolia Environnement
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“To be sure, nothing is more important to the integrity of the universities ... than a rigorously enforced divorce from war- oriented research and all connected enterprises.”
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