18ILLUSTRATION #5

MEGATRENDS: RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUEZ

OPPORTUNITIES

RISKS

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies for secure transactions and targeted funding

Slow tech

Smart resource and flow management

New online services

New activities

Cyber security

Adaptation of human resources and transformation

of the Group

Shifting competitive environment

OPPORTUNITIES

RISKS

Social conflict

Duty of vigilance with regard to suppliers

Political instability

Ethical risk

Civic participation

Attractiveness of a community-focused business

Changing modes of consumption

OPPORTUNITIES

RISKS Infrastructure needs

Smart city

Circular economy loops and secondary raw materials

Habitat protection and decontamination

Inclusive business models tailored to fragile economic contexts

Rise in pollution

Conflicting uses and changing modes of

consumption

Territorial divisions

Chaotic urbanisation in emerging countries

OPPORTUNITIES

RISKS

Impacts of climate

disruption

Low-carbon solutions

Waste recovery

Alternative water resources

Solutions for resilient cities and ecosystem protectionIncrease in

extreme events

For each of the megatrends identified, SUEZ analyses and monitors the risks and opportunities for the Group in line with the UN 2030 agenda.

DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGECLIMATE EMERGENCY

THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION PUBLIC EXPECTATIONS

Reduction of energy & raw materials prices

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)