(Corrects paragraph 2 to say 10% growth is expected over the guidance period, not per year)

(Reuters) -French water management, waste management and energy services group Veolia said on Friday it had agreed to buy U.S.-based hazardous waste company Clean Earth for $3 billion.

Veolia also raised the 2024-2027 target for its hazardous waste activities, aiming for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) growth of at least 10% over the guidance period.