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Nalco

Nalco Water, a subsidiary of Ecolab, is a leading provider of water treatment and process chemicals, headquartered in India. Established in 1925, Nalco has built a strong reputation in the water management industry, serving diverse sectors such as power generation, oil and gas, and manufacturing across major operational regions in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions, including advanced water treatment programmes and sustainable chemical products that enhance operational efficiency while minimising environmental impact. Nalco's commitment to sustainability and customer-centric approach has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in water conservation and resource management. With a legacy of excellence, Nalco continues to drive advancements in water treatment technology, making it a trusted partner for industries seeking effective and eco-friendly solutions.

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How does Nalco's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Aluminium Mining 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Nalco's score of 19 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nalco's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nalco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,186,395,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 10,199,426,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 986,969,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Over the years, Nalco's emissions have fluctuated, with a notable decrease from 2016, when emissions were about 11,049,196,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions also being reported in 2019 and 2020, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon impact. Despite the lack of formal reduction targets, Nalco's ongoing efforts to monitor and report emissions reflect an awareness of climate commitments within the industry. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at sustainability, aligning with global trends towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nalco's primary industry is Aluminium ores and concentrates, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Nalco is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nalco is not participating in any 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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