The world is at a crossroads. We see a growing global sense of urgency about challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, food security and public health. But we also have unprecedented means at our disposal to meet these challenges.
Digital technology is delivering insights that were previously unavailable and driving demand for smart, sustainable solutions. As the will to do better grows, so does Ecolab’s ability to accelerate positive change for our customers. We help companies in a wide range of industries deliver clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments, sustainably.
Now is the time to make a difference. Together, we drive the progress the world needs.
Download our current Sustainability Report and learn more.
"We all must work together to make the most of this opportunity. If we seize it now, we can build an economy that offers sustainable growth for all without creating additional harm to our planet."
In 2018, we helped our customers:
Conserve more than 188 billion gallons of water
Manage 1.1 trillion gallons (4.2 trillion liters) of process and potable water
Conserve drinking water for more than 650 million people
And we are working to help our customers save 300 billion gallons of water annually by 2030
Safely produce 44% of the global milk supply
Safely produce more than 25%
of the world’s processed food
Support clean kitchens, serving 45 billion restaurant meals
And we work to help customers prevent more than 1 million foodborne illnesses each year
Conserve more than 19 trillion BTUs
Reduce the water and energy footprint of 40% of the world’s petroleum production
Generate more than 20% of
the world’s power
And we aim to reduce CO2e by 10% in
our own operations by 2020
Clean more than 40 billion hands
Delight guests with more than
800 million clean hotel rooms
Clean 6 million hospital and long-term care patient rooms
And we work to help hospitals reduce the risk of HAIs for as many as 10,000 people
Through our patented eROISM approach, we measure the economic, operational and environmental impact of our solutions for our customers.
Ecolab is committed to partnerships and programs that fulfill the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – in particular, Goal 6, to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
