Ecolab
Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with significant operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 1923, Ecolab has established itself as a pivotal player in the cleaning and sanitisation industry, providing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including water treatment, food safety, and infection prevention solutions, distinguished by their commitment to environmental stewardship and customer-centric innovation. Ecolab's market position is underscored by its extensive client base across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, and manufacturing, making it a trusted partner in promoting safe and sustainable practices. With a legacy of excellence, Ecolab continues to drive progress in the industry, achieving notable milestones in sustainability and operational effectiveness.
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Ecolab's score of 55 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ecolab's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ecolab reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 6.4 million tonnes CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 303,839 tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 77,756 tonnes CO2e from Scope 2, and about 6.0 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 50.4% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Ecolab is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions, will establish science-based targets by 2024. Long-term, Ecolab has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. This includes a significant reduction target of 90% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2022 baseline. The company is also increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 12.9% in 2018 to 100% by 2030, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 331,261,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 179,199,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,634,304,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ecolab is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
