Key Takeaway
The launch of the EGIC aligns with growing business pressures to achieve climate goals while enhancing productivity. A 2020 World Resources Institute report warns that freshwater demand could surpass supply by 56% by 2030. Calvin Emanuel, VP of Ecolab’s Net Zero Solutions, emphasizes the need for businesses to produce more with less water and energy. He advocates for data visibility to help companies meet both sustainability and operational objectives. The center utilizes Ecolab’s ECOLAB3D analytics platform to analyze data, leading to measurable benefits such as water and energy savings, improved compliance, better product quality, and reduced costs.
Where Technology Meets Sustainability Imperatives
The launch of the EGIC aligns with growing pressure on businesses to achieve ambitious climate goals while ensuring productivity remains high.
According to the World Resources Institute’s 2020 report, freshwater demand could outstrip supply by 56% by 2030.
“Businesses are challenged to produce more with less water and energy, and many organizations have set ambitious climate and water targets,” explains Calvin Emanuel, Vice President and GM of Ecolab’s Net Zero Solutions team.
Calvin believes that data visibility allows companies to achieve both sustainability and business objectives simultaneously.
The center analyzes data from systems built on Ecolab’s ECOLAB3D analytics platform, which includes Water Flow Intelligence, Water Quality IQ, and OMNI solutions.
These insights lead to measurable outcomes: savings in water and energy, improved regulatory compliance, enhanced product quality, and reduced operational costs.
