Keolis' environmental commitments

In view of the climate emergency, Keolis takes steadfast and decisive action alongside public transport authorities and its partners. Our greenhouse gas reduction goals align with those of the 2015 Paris Agreement to keep global warming to under 1.5°C compared with preindustrial levels between now and the end of the century. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has certified that Keolis’s contribution to fighting climate change is consistent with its climate transition plan. It is based on ambitious and concrete actions:

Keolis is also proactive in adapting to climate change and improving the resilience of its activities. This adaptation involves incorporating the occurrence of extreme climate events into operational management processes and reappraising working conditions, the passenger experience and infrastructure and vehicle condition.

Keolis’ public service mission ties in naturally with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: by offering shared and accessible mobility services, the Group works to promote sustainable cities and communities. It encourages shared, multimodal and active mobility (carsharing, cycling, etc.). In concert with local authorities, it always seeks the most appropriate mobility solutions to meet their environmental, societal and economic goals.

The Group’s environment policy comprises four key undertakings:

• Contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation through its practices and by promoting sustainable mobility

• Protect the environment by controlling its activities and preventing pollution

• Continuously improve its environmental approach

• Meet its obligations regarding compliance with legal requirements or with its contractual or voluntary commitments towards interested parties.

Resources and circular economy

Keolis strives to improve the proportion of waste recovered and recycled, and reduce the overall volumes generated. The Group encourages the 5R approach: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot. In practice, subsidiaries systematically abide by locally applicable instructions (based on regulations in force) on waste sorting, recovery and disposal. Local collection and processing solutions are prioritised to support local community supply and recycling chains.     

Water abstraction

Conscious of their impact on water resources, Keolis subsidiaries take measures to reduce their consumption: systems for recycling vehicle washing water, rainwater harvesting systems, etc. Through this mobilisation, the volume of abstracted water fell by 7% between 2022 and 2024.

In Antibes, France, the local subsidiary has gone one step further by building the first above-ground car park to incorporate all the criteria of the "Bâtiments Durables Méditerranéens" label: solar panels, low-carbon concrete floors, recycled wood partitions and rainwater recovery.

62% of Keolis' turnover is covered by ISO 14001 certification, the most widely recognised environmental management system in the world. This certification - and the continuous increase in coverage over the past ten years - testifies to the holistic approach and commitment of all its employees to reducing the environmental impact of activities. The goal for 2030 is to attain 80% coverage.