물과 위생, 감염 예방 솔루션 제공업체인 에코랩(Ecolab Inc.)은 2월 6일(현지시각) 글로벌 환경 비영리단체 CDP로부터 기후변화 및 물안보에 대한 기업 투명성과 성과에 대한 리더십을 인정받아 'A 등급'을 획득했다고 발표했다. 에코랩은 기후변화 부문에서 3년 연속, 물안보 부문에서 5년 연속 성과를 인정받았다. 

에코랩은 CDP가 2023년 기후변화 및 물안보 설문조사 데이터로 평가한 2만3천 개 이상의 기업 가운데 상위 1%에 해당한다.

크리스토프 벡(Christophe Beck) 에코랩 회장은 "올바른 방법으로 올바른 일을 함으로써 사업을 성장시키고 세계에 미치는 영향력을 모두 키웠다"며 "이번 'A 등급'에서 알 수 있듯이 기후변화와 물안보에 대한 지속적인 리더십은 4만8천 명 이상의 직원이 세계에서 가장 중요한 자원을 보호하기 위한 임무를 어떻게 수행하는지를 보여준다"고 말했다.

CDP는 세계에서 가장 큰 환경 데이터베이스(DB)를 보유하고 있다. CDP 점수는 투자 및 조달 결정을 탄소 제로, 지속 가능하고 회복력 있는 경제로 이끄는 데 널리 사용되고 있다. 2023년에는 136조 달러 이상의 자산을 보유한 740개 이상의 금융기관이 CDP의 플랫폼을 통해 환경 영향, 위험 및 기회에 대한 데이터를 공개할 것을 기업에 요청했으며, 2만3천 개 기업이 이에 응답했다.

체리 마데라(Cherry Madera) CDP 최고경영자는 "CDP의 A등급을 획득한 모든 기업을 비롯해 2023년 환경 투명성을 위해 노력하고 있는 기업에게 축하를 보낸다"며 "정보 공개의 토대를 마련해야 기업이 넷제로(Net Zero) 및 자연 친화적 미래를 확보하는 데 중요한 역할을 하고 있음을 보여줄 수 있다"고 밝혔다.

한편, CDP는 기업을 평가하기 위해 독립적인 방법론을 사용하고, 환경 위험에 대한 인식 및 관리의 포괄성, 의미 있는 목표 설정 등 환경 리더십과 관련된 모범 사례 입증을 기반으로 A에서 D- 등급을 할당하고 있다.

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Ecolab Again Ranks on CDP A Lists for Water and Climate Leadership

ㆍEcolab’s continued leadership rankings reflect the company’s record of doing well by doing good

ST. PAUL, Minn.--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, today announced it has once again been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and water security by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’.

Having achieved an A rating for both climate change and water security, Ecolab is in the very top 1% of more than 23,000 companies assessed using data from CDP’s 2023 Climate Change and Water Security questionnaires.

This marks the fifth consecutive year of being recognized by CDP for water security and third consecutive year for climate.

“Ecolab grows both our business and impact on the world by doing the right things the right way,” said Christophe Beck, Chairman and CEO, Ecolab. “Our continued leadership on climate change and water security, as evidenced by our double ‘A’ ratings by CDP, goes to show how Ecolab’s more than 48,000 associates are fulfilling our mission to protect the world’s most vital resources, together with our customers.”

Fully TCFD aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and resilient economy. In 2023, more than 740 financial institutions with over US$136 trillion in assets asked companies to disclose data on environmental impacts, risks and opportunities through CDP’s platform. A record-breaking 23,000 companies responded.

“Congratulations to all the companies on CDP’s A List, and those companies that started or accelerated their journey towards environmental transparency in 2023,” said Cherry Madera, CEO of CDP. “It is only by laying the groundwork of disclosure that companies can show they are serious about the vital part they play in securing a net-zero, nature-positive future.”

A detailed and independent methodology is used by CDP to assess these companies, allocating a score of A to D- based on the comprehensiveness of disclosure, awareness and management of environmental risks and demonstration of best practices associated with environmental leadership, such as setting ambitious and meaningful targets.

About Ecolab

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $14 billion, employs more than 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 740 financial institutions with over $136 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered using capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests.

Over 24,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in 2023, with more than 23,000 companies – including listed companies worth two thirds global market capitalization - and over 1,100 cities, states and regions. Fully TCFD aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and resilient economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based Targets initiative, We Mean Business Coalition, The Investor Agenda and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

[출처=에코랩(EcoLab Inc.)(https://www.ecolab.com/news/2024/02/ecolab-again-ranks-on-cdp-a-lists-for-water-and-climate-leadership) / 2024년 2월 6일]

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