Ecolab Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in Europe With the Completion of Windfarm Development Project
2024年3月13日 - 5:00PM
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Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with Low
Carbon helps take Ecolab’s global renewable electricity sourcing to
80%
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 the
successful sourcing of enough clean electricity to power 100% of
its European operations, thanks to the completion of a windfarm
project with the global renewable energy company, Low Carbon.
In 2022, Ecolab and Low Carbon entered into an agreement to
develop the M�rknässkogen windfarm, located on the west coast of
Finland near the city of Vaasa. Now, the windfarm has reached full
commercial operation, and its 30MW capacity will generate
approximately 100GWh of electricity annually. That’s enough to
power 30,000 homes and avoid 20,000 tonnes of CO2e per year.
By sourcing the power produced by the windfarm, Ecolab will
cover 100% of the electricity used across all its European sites,
including 15 major offices, 26 manufacturing facilities and seven
RD&E centers. This achievement elevates the company’s global
renewable electricity sourcing level to 80%, marking a significant
stride in Ecolab’s journey to achieving 100% renewable electricity
globally by 2030, a key component of Ecolab’s 2030 Impact
Goals.
"We believe that truly sustainable companies deliver on both
their financial and environmental goals,” said Christophe Beck,
Chairman and CEO, Ecolab. “By achieving this milestone in Europe,
we'll be sourcing the renewable energy needed to power our
operations and as we electrify our vehicle fleet. These efforts
support our continued growth and ability to serve customers, all
while moving us closer to our 2030 Impact Goals and a 100% positive
future."
“We are delighted to see Low Carbon’s first Finnish wind project
enter operations, which is a major milestone as we look to increase
the amount of renewable energy capacity globally,” said John
Isherwood, Managing Director at Low Carbon. “The 10-year PPA with
our Ecolab partners underlines our shared vision for a world that
is powered by renewables and will make a vital contribution to
Finland’s supply of clean, secure energy.”
This latest renewable power milestone builds on Ecolab’s
progress in North America, where the company reached 100% renewable
electricity in 2020 as a result of its 2018 investment in the
Mesquite Star windfarm in Texas and 2015 investment in a local
community solar garden project in Minnesota.
As the electrical grids in major markets become greener,
Ecolab’s virtual Power Purchase Agreements in North America and
Europe account for the company’s transition to electric vehicles.
Ecolab recently announced accelerated efforts to electrify its
sales and service fleet in North America by 2030.
Ecolab’s Power Purchase Agreements and its other initiatives put
the company on pace to achieve its renewable electricity targets by
2030. That’s well ahead of guidelines outlined by RE100, a global
corporate initiative focused on achieving 100% renewable
electricity by 2050, of which Ecolab is a member.
For more information on Ecolab’s 2030 Impact Goals, visit
ecolab.com/corporate-responsibility/2030-impact-goals. For more
information on Ecolab’s commitment to operating sustainably, visit
ecolab.com/corporate-responsibility.
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 $15 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
Follow us on LinkedIn @Ecolab, Twitter @Ecolab, Instagram
@Ecolab_Inc and Facebook @Ecolab.
About Low Carbon
Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate
change. We’re building a net-zero energy company that will protect
the planet for future generations. This defining purpose drives us
to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment. We
are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognized as a
gold standard for our environmental impact.
We invest in, develop, and operate solar, wind, energy storage,
and energy from waste projects across the UK, Europe, and North
America. We’re contributing to the world’s move to 100% renewable
energy by creating and operating 20GW of new capacity by 2030.
We have more than 8GW in new renewables in development right now
across the globe.
Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power
tomorrow.
https://www.lowcarbon.com/
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