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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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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.

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Industry Benchmark

Nalco's score of 19 is higher than 73% 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 2024, Nalco reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,040,113,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 452,210,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2023, where emissions were about 10,199,426,000 kg CO2e, alongside Scope 2 emissions of approximately 986,969,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Nalco's emissions have shown fluctuations, with 2022 emissions recorded at about 10,342,032,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 1,132,426,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future reporting and improvement. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their recent reports, Nalco's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through their ongoing emissions tracking. The company has not set formal reduction targets under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks, which may suggest an opportunity for enhanced climate action strategies moving forward. Overall, Nalco's emissions data reflects the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints within the aluminium sector, highlighting the need for continued efforts in sustainability and emissions management.

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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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