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Protecting water for the future
Did you know?
58% of consumers in France think businesses need better solutions for combatting water scarcity, according to the Ecolab Watermark Survey™
“If industry is not at the table to advocate and develop climate and water solutions that protect our communities, we will continue to fuel consumer sentiment that we’re not doing enough.”
Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Ecolab
Understanding the French Water Plan
The three main objectives of this plan are focused on :
1. SOBRIETY: Organising water use sobriety for all actors
2. AVAILABILITY: Optimizing the water resource availability
3. QUALITY: Preserving water quality
Key highlights from the Water Plan’s 53 measures include:
- Implementation of water-saving plans for all sectors
- Support for industrial sites with the greatest potential for water consumption reduction
- Recovery of non-conventional water (reuse of wastewater, rainwater rainwater, grey water, etc.) to reach 10% reuse of treated water by 2030
- 475 Million Euros of funding released
Sustainability
Ecolab’s positive impact on the planet is multiplied through the work we do with our customers and partners. While we actively work to minimize our total water and carbon footprints, Ecolab’s innovative water- and energy solutions and services help customers conserve freshwater and avoid greenhouse gas emissions in their own operations.
Working toward a 100% positive future requires a collective effort — it is a mindset that propels our associates, customers and communities forward. Our 2030 Impact Goals reflect our ongoing dedication to our vision for a thriving world. Our 2030 Impact Goals showcase our global team’s dedication to helping customers maximize business outcomes at the highest rate of return while making a positive impact on water, climate, food and health.
Introducing Geoff, our expert on all things water
Dr. Geoff Townsend is an industry fellow for Ecolab. He helps direct Ecolab’s water- and energy-related innovation with a particular emphasis on enabling our customers to meet the challenges associated with water scarcity and water quality constraints while minimizing the financial and environmental impact.
Conserving Freshwater for Cargill
Cargill turned to its longtime partner Ecolab, an industry leader in water and process management. The solution: recycling water from the site’s effluent, or wastewater, treatment plant for reuse in the plant’s cooling system. Ecolab’s 3D TRASAR™ Technology and Nalco Water’s Oxidant Controller were employed to monitor and control critical water performance indicators, such as scale, corrosion and microbial fouling.
Hydrogen Solutions
Hydrogen will represent up to 35% of all energy use by 2050, corresponding to a demand of about 3500TWh, mostly supplied by renewable energy sources. Water is critical for hydrogen production. Roughly 100 m3 per hour of water is required for 100 megawatts of electrolyzer capacity to keep the plant running.
Our Solutions
Water Flow Intelligence & 3D TRASAR Technology
Reuse and recycle opportunities: process water, reuse, recycle
Water Quality Intelligence and Remote Monitoring
Ecolab Water for Climate Water Management Program
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