Established in 1923 and headquartered in the United States, Ecolab is the world’s leading provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. With a mission to protect people, the planet, and business health, the company operates in over 170 countries, serving the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets. Backed by US$13 billion in annual sales and a team of more than 47,000 associates, Ecolab delivers cutting-edge, science-based solutions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability for its customers.
A Commitment to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
Sustainability is at the heart of Ecolab’s business. The company takes a three-pronged approach to sustainability by implementing responsible and sustainable practices in its own operations, helping customers optimize their sustainability efforts through innovative solutions, and creating lasting environmental and business impact across supply chains.
Ecolab is a strong advocate for climate action and decarbonization, aligning its goals with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The company has committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2050, reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, transitioning to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030, and implementing solar energy solutions across its 10 manufacturing plants in Southeast Asia by the end of the year.
Through its eROI (Exponential Return on Investment) methodology, Ecolab measures the tangible impact of its solutions on sustainability and business value. In 2021, eROI projects delivered over US$750 million in annualized savings for customers globally.
Leveraging Innovation for Sustainable Impact
Ecolab utilizes advanced digital solutions to drive efficiency and sustainability, integrating real-time intelligence, predictive analytics, and electronic service reporting to optimize water, energy, and waste management. In 2021, Ecolab helped customers conserve 215 billion gallons of water, reduce 45 trillion BTUs of energy, avoid 3.6 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions, and eliminate 84 million pounds of waste.
Industry-Leading Technologies for a Sustainable Future
Ecolab’s impact is driven by proprietary products and programs, including 3D TRASAR Technology for Cooling Water, Nalco Boiler Treatment Technology, Pure Comfort Mineral Program, APEX, OxyGuard 40, and SMARTPOWER. These innovations help over three million customer locations achieve their goals in energy savings, water conservation, wastewater treatment, and cost reduction.
