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Nalco Holding Company Sustainability Profile

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Nalco Holding Company, a prominent player in the water treatment and process chemicals industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1928, Nalco has established itself as a leader in providing innovative solutions for water and energy management across various sectors, including industrial, municipal, and commercial markets. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Nalco offers a diverse range of core products and services, including water treatment chemicals, boiler and cooling water treatment, and wastewater management solutions. Their unique approach combines advanced technology with sustainable practices, ensuring efficient resource utilisation and environmental protection. Recognised for its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, Nalco has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for innovation and customer service. As a trusted partner, Nalco Holding Company continues to set industry standards, helping clients optimise their operations while minimising 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 Holding Company'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 Holding Company's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Ecolab Inc.

Nalco Holding Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Ecolab Inc., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its climate strategy, Nalco's initiatives and targets are cascaded from Ecolab Inc. This includes participation in various sustainability frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are aligned with Ecolab's broader environmental goals. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Nalco Holding Company are not detailed in the available data. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the importance of Ecolab's overarching climate commitments, which aim to drive significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. As a subsidiary, Nalco is expected to align with these initiatives, contributing to the overall sustainability objectives set forth by Ecolab Inc.

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2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
396,916,000
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Scope 2
289,712,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
6,919,965,000
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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 Holding Company's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Nalco Holding Company'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 Holding Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nalco Holding Company's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nalco Holding Company'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 Holding Company'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 Holding Company 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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