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Nalco Company LLC Sustainability Profile

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Nalco Company LLC, a subsidiary of Ecolab Inc., is a leading provider of water treatment and process chemicals, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1928, Nalco has established itself as a key player in the water and energy sectors, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in innovative solutions for water management, Nalco offers a range of core products and services, including water treatment chemicals, boiler and cooling water treatment, and wastewater management. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with sustainable practices, ensuring efficient resource use and environmental protection. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, Nalco has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for industries seeking to optimise water usage and reduce environmental impact.

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80

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Nalco Company LLC's score of 80 is higher than 89% 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 Company LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ecolab Inc.

Nalco Company LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Ecolab Inc., which influences its climate commitments and initiatives. While Nalco Company LLC does not have its own documented reduction targets, it aligns with the sustainability goals set by Ecolab Inc. This includes participation in various climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are cascaded from Ecolab Inc. at a corporate family level. Ecolab Inc. has established significant climate commitments, which may indirectly impact Nalco's operational strategies. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Nalco Company LLC remain unspecified. The company is expected to contribute to Ecolab's overarching sustainability efforts, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental stewardship.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
396,916,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
289,712,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
6,919,965,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nalco Company LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nalco Company LLC's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nalco Company LLC's Location?

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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 Company LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nalco Company LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nalco Company LLC's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 12% last year and increased by approximately 13% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 66% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
66%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
15%
Downstream Leased Assets
11%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Processing of Sold Products
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Nalco Company LLC's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Nalco Company LLC has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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