On a mission to make the world ‘cleaner, safer and healthier,’ one company bets big on water
As experts in sustainable business solutions, Ecolab leaders Tiffany M. Atwell and Calvin Emanuel took the stage at Washington Post Live events to discuss water conservation and maintaining profitability as businesses transition to eco-friendly practices.
Water is our most valuable resource—it’s the foundation upon which our livelihoods, food supply, industries and technological advancements depend. Yet our world is at risk of running dry.
While 82 percent of consumers in the United States list clean and safe water as a significant environmental concern, 60 percent of those consumers believe manufacturers and businesses lack clear guidance or plans to combat water scarcity.1 Enter Ecolab. Where consumers’ values and business priorities align, Ecolab leads the way in empowering industries and safeguarding this finite resource.
Ecolab helped conserve 219 billion gallons of water in 2022 – equivalent to the drinking water needs of
758 million people.2
Leading up to and during Climate Week, Ecolab leaders Tiffany M. Atwell, senior vice president of government relations, and Calvin Emanuel, vice president and general manager of sustainable growth solutions, engaged in conversations with Washington Post Live. They shared insights about Ecolab’s Water for Climate Program and its transformative impact on businesses, turning climate commitment into action.
And businesses are taking notice. From monitoring water consumption to insurance in the aftermath of droughts and flooding, public relations damage resulting from perceived ‘irresponsible’ water use, and the necessity to relocate or establish new facilities near freshwater sources, more companies listed water security and scarcity among risk factors in regulatory filings and investor calls in 2020 compared to 2019, according to investment bank Barclays.3
Ecolab’s conversations on WP Live not only shed light on the remarkable impact of their Water for Climate Program but make clear the company’s commitment to bridging the gap between sustainability and profitability.
Watch the video above to learn more about how Ecolab is paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future for industries across the globe.
Learn how Ecolab is forging a new way forward and transforming the way the world thinks about water.
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2. The intrinsic link between climate change & the water crisis
3. More companies are citing water scarcity as a financial risk in regulatory filings