Inaugural CDP Supplier Climate Performance Index lists Ecolab as one
of the world's best performers on climate management
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies
and services, has been named to CDP's inaugural Supplier Climate
Performance Leadership Index (SCPLI) for its actions to mitigate climate
change. This new index from CDP recognizes the best-performing suppliers
in terms of the actions they are taking to address climate change, as
disclosed to the CDP supply chain programs in 2013.
CDP is an independent not-for-profit organization that works to reduce
the risks posed by climate change by encouraging nearly 6,000 of the
world's largest companies to report on their climate change strategies,
greenhouse gas emissions, energy use and water use. This is CDP's first
Supplier Climate Performance Leadership Index to recognize supply chain
companies, from small and medium enterprises to global brands, for their
climate management and performance.
"Ecolab recognizes the importance of sustainable business practices,"
said Emilio Tenuta, Ecolab vice president, Corporate Sustainability. "As
a supplier to more than one million customer locations around the world,
we are committed to transparency and environmental stewardship
throughout our operations."
Ecolab has participated in the CDP supply chain program, which provided
the data for this inaugural index, since 2009. Compiled by FirstCarbon
Solutions (FCS) on behalf of CDP, this leadership index provides an
evaluation tool for supply chain members and participating suppliers.
Eighty companies from the supply chain program are represented in this
year's SCPLI, based on analysis of the 2,868 responses to CDP's 2013
supply chain questionnaire.
In addition to providing customers with solutions that improve
operational efficiency and environmental performance, Ecolab continues
to implement strategies to further improve the environmental footprint
of its operations. Recent initiatives have resulted in improved energy
efficiency at the company's manufacturing facilities and fuel efficiency
improvements in its sales-and-service vehicle fleet.
"Companies in the Supplier Climate Performance Leadership Index are
demonstrating a clear commitment to manage their greenhouse gas
emissions and take action on climate change," said Paul Simpson, chief
executive officer of CDP. "Organizations which work to reduce their
emissions and integrate climate change issues into their business
strategies have the potential for cost savings, revenue generating
opportunities and, ultimately, a more resilient future."
In 2013, Ecolab also was named to:
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CDP Global 500 Climate Performance Leadership Index (CPLI)
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CDP Global 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI)
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CDP S&P 500 Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI)
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CDP S&P 500 Climate Performance Leadership Index (CPLI)
In 2013, Ecolab was the only company in the materials sector to be named
to both the CDLI and CPLI for both the S&P 500 and Global 500.
For more information on the CDP Supplier Climate Performance Leadership
Index and related CDP indices, visit www.cdp.net.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner at more than one million
customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene
and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital
resources. With 2012 sales of $12 billion and 44,000 associates, Ecolab
delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe
food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use, and
improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare,
energy, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries
around the world.
For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
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About CDP
CDP is an international, not-for-profit
organization providing the only global system for companies and cities
to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information.
CDP works with market forces, including 722 institutional investors with
assets of US$87 trillion, to motivate companies to disclose their
impacts on the environment and natural resources and take action to
reduce them. CDP now holds the largest collection globally of primary
climate change, water and forest risk commodities information and puts
these insights at the heart of strategic business, investment and policy
decisions. Please visit www.cdp.net
or follow us @CDP
to find out more.
About FCS
FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) advances sustainable
practices around the world and helps organizations responsibly grow and
operate. As a CDP partner scoring more than 7,000 CDP disclosures
globally, FCS has unique experience managing climate change, water and
resource efficiency risks and opportunities. With 30+ years of
environmental, sustainability and energy consulting experience, and
offices around the world, FCS helps clients save time, reduce costs,
optimize resource use, and drive operational efficiencies. Please visit http://www.firstcarbonsolutions.com/solutions/by-focus/cdp
to find out more.
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