Ecolab has set ambitious 2030 Impact Goals, aiming to save 300 billion gallons of water (69% progress), avoid 6 million metric tonnes of CO2e (58% progress), provide safe food to 2 billion people (65% progress), and clean 90 billion hands (73% progress).
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Ecolab's sustainability strategy is core to its business, focusing on innovative solutions to minimize environmental and social impact, particularly addressing water scarcity and climate change.
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Ecolab developed the Smart Water Navigator, a publicly available online tool in partnership with S&P Global Trucost and Microsoft, to help businesses improve water resilience through a four-step process: Identify, Target, Implement, and Track.
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Ecolab's governance structure for sustainability includes the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Committee of the Board, which has the highest responsibility for sustainability matters, including climate and water issues, reporting to the full Board.
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Ecolab's facilities demonstrate strong management systems, with 56% achieving ISO 14001 certification, 31% OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 certified, and 74% of manufacturing sites having ISO 9001 certification.
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In 2020, Ecolab conducted business with over 500 diverse suppliers, with approximately $105 million in spend, representing 3.1% of all U.S. procurement spend.
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Ecolab achieved a 91% employee participation rate in its engagement survey, with an overall engagement score of 63%, a one-point increase from the previous assessment.
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Ecolab has set ambitious 2030 Impact Goals, aiming to save 300 billion gallons of water (69% progress), avoid 6 million metric tonnes of CO2e (58% progress), provide safe food to 2 billion people (65% progress), and clean 90 billion hands (73% progress).
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Ecolab's sustainability strategy is core to its business, focusing on innovative solutions to minimize environmental and social impact, particularly addressing water scarcity and climate change.
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Ecolab developed the Smart Water Navigator, a publicly available online tool in partnership with S&P Global Trucost and Microsoft, to help businesses improve water resilience through a four-step process: Identify, Target, Implement, and Track.
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Ecolab's governance structure for sustainability includes the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Committee of the Board, which has the highest responsibility for sustainability matters, including climate and water issues, reporting to the full Board.
05
Ecolab's facilities demonstrate strong management systems, with 56% achieving ISO 14001 certification, 31% OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 certified, and 74% of manufacturing sites having ISO 9001 certification.
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In 2020, Ecolab conducted business with over 500 diverse suppliers, with approximately $105 million in spend, representing 3.1% of all U.S. procurement spend.
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Ecolab achieved a 91% employee participation rate in its engagement survey, with an overall engagement score of 63%, a one-point increase from the previous assessment.