Optimizing Water Use for Reduced Emissions

According to environmental reporting non-profit CDP, global water use, storage, and distribution contribute 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. However, companies can mitigate this impact by optimizing water use. EcoLab, a company that helps optimize water use for industrial facilities in over 170 countries, emphasizes that more efficient water management can lead to significant benefits. Industrial facilities could reduce water consumption by up to 44%, trim energy use by as much as 22%, and decrease corporate greenhouse gas emissions by up to 12%. The importance of water management for mitigating climate change is explored further at ecolab.com/waterforclimate.