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Ecolab

Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1923, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Ecolab's core business areas encompass water treatment, cleaning and sanitisation, and energy services, providing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. With a commitment to delivering unique, science-based products and services, Ecolab has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as a Fortune 500 company. Its market position is bolstered by a diverse portfolio that addresses critical challenges in industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, and hospitality. Ecolab's dedication to sustainability and customer success continues to set it apart in the competitive landscape.

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85

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

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Ecolab's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ecolab reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 328,902,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 78,526,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,977,893,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Ecolab aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Ecolab's long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2022 baseline. The company also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 12.9% in 2018 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, Ecolab is working to ensure that 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions, set science-based targets by 2024, covering various categories including purchased goods and services, business travel, and transportation. These commitments reflect Ecolab's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the chemicals sector.

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Scope 2
261,849,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ecolab's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ecolab is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ecolab is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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