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Ecolab Inc., commonly referred to as Ecolab, is a leading company in the All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1923, the company has grown to become a global provider of specialised cleaning, sanitising, and water management solutions, serving a diverse range of sectors including hospitality, healthcare, food processing, and industrial markets.
With a strong presence across North America, Europe, and other key regions, Ecolab’s innovative products and services are recognised for their sustainability and efficiency. The company’s core offerings include advanced disinfectants, water treatment chemicals, and hygiene solutions, which set industry standards for safety and environmental responsibility. Ecolab’s market leadership is underpinned by its commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, making it a trusted name in chemical manufacturing worldwide.
+26 vs industry average
Ecolab’s score of 63 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Ecolab's latest disclosed emissions data for 2024 indicates total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 270,090,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of about 70,826,000 kg CO2e. Their Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 7,798,971,000 kg CO2e. For comparison, in 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 328,901,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of about 78,526,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 6,977,893,000 kg CO2e.
Ecolab is committed to ambitious climate targets. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% from a 2018 base year by 2030. They have also committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2050, with long-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2018 base year. Furthermore, Ecolab aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, and downstream leased assets by 25% by 2030 from a 2022 base year, and by 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
2030
50.4% reduction in Scope 2
Ecolab commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Ecolab commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2022 base year.
2030
50.4% reduction in Scope 1
Ecolab commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 50.4% by 2030 from a 2018 base year.
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