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. Renowned for its commitment to environmental stewardship, Ecolab offers a diverse range of products and services, including advanced water management systems and sanitisation solutions tailored for multiple industries. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being recognised as a Fortune 500 company and receiving accolades for its sustainability efforts. With a robust market position, Ecolab continues to drive progress in the sectors it serves, making a meaningful impact on global health and safety.
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Industry Benchmark
Ecolab's score of 58 is higher than 100% 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 emissions of approximately 6,406,108,000 kg CO2e, comprising 303,839,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 77,756,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,406,108,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Ecolab is committed to ensuring that 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions, will establish science-based targets by 2024. Ecolab's long-term goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. This includes a further reduction of 90% 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, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 238,327,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 60,321,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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.
