Ecolab's mission has remained the same for more than 100 years. The company still “brings science to customers in ways that improve performance, productivity, and reduce water and energy usage.”
- That's according to Emilio Tenuta, chief sustainability officer at Ecolab, who says not only is caring about climate change the “right thing to do,” but Ecolab's Water, Sanitation, and Infection He also says that prevention is at the core of the company's operations. model.
Dual purpose: “Why are we sustainable? [profitability] They can go hand in hand when it comes to driving solutions,” Tenuta told us recently. “This is why Ecolab's 48,000 employees wake up every morning feeling like, 'We are making a real difference in the world.'”
- Ecolab, which recently announced that 100% of its European operations are powered by renewable energy sources, is committed to advancing food safety, maintaining a clean environment, and optimizing resource use, all the while helping businesses around the world. We help millions of customers reduce their environmental impact.
- “At Ecolab, we talk about eROI, or exponential return on investment,” Tenuta explained. “The key is to understand that you have the ability to deliver business outcomes – profitability – while delivering environmental impact.”
Don't forget water: Tenuta says water is often ignored in sustainability discussions. To get a complete picture of the climate impact of conservation and innovation efforts, you need to consider water.
- “Sometimes we forget the role water plays in combating climate change,” he continued. Depending on the type of production, up to 75% of the energy is driven by water systems. It must be heated, processed, pumped, and cooled. …Water doesn't always make the same headline as climate, but if you track it, you can save money while making a lasting impact on the environment.
Holistic approach: In addition to being regularly recognized for our environmental stewardship, Ecolab is regularly named to lists of most ethical companies. That's no coincidence. Tenuta told NAM that caring for the planet goes hand in hand with caring for people.
- “The quality of the workplace is truly [one way of] “It shows a holistic approach to the world,” he said. “That's how we think at Ecolab. It's not just for us as a company, it's for society as a whole.”
Sustainable partnership: To further its financial goals and net-zero emissions goals, the company recently partnered with Ford to electrify its service and sales fleet.
- Tenuta said Ecolab, which has a “long-standing relationship dating back almost 100 years” with automakers, will halve emissions from its own operations and help customers reduce emissions by 6 million tons by 2030. I promised to do it. There we need to implement initiatives such as vehicle electrification,” he said.
- Under the program, Ecolab plans to purchase and deploy more than 1,000 Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles to California employees by 2025. The company then plans to transition to electrifying its entire North American sales and service fleet by 2030. “This allows us to support our employees to be more productive in their daily work to serve our customers and achieve net zero.”
Advice to manufacturers: Achieving sustainable operations won't happen overnight, but for manufacturers it's well worth the effort to get there, Tenuta said.
- “Sustainability requires a multifaceted approach that considers everything: social, emotional, and economic. It’s about taking a long-term view of progress and opportunity, which can be difficult. However, by increasing innovation and long-term commitment, companies can build a more sustainable future and increase profitability.”
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