THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
The sustainability landscape has changed significantly in recent years. From being seen as a voluntary corporate responsibility initiative – more window dressing than a priority – it has evolved into a critical business strategy.
This shift is reshaping how companies approach resource management, particularly water conservation.
Emilio Tenuta, Ecolab Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, has seen this evolution first-hand during his 41 years with the business and 16 years in sustainability leadership.
In September, Emilio delivered a keynote at Sustainability LIVE Climate Week NYC, challenging executives to provide“ Proof, not Promises” and urging them to advance business growth and impact.
Ahead of the event, Emilio spoke to Sustainability Magazine and highlighted Ecolab’ s significant achievements, including helping customers achieve US $ 9.1bn in cumulative value since 2019 through sustainable solutions focused on water conservation and resource management.
Four decades of critical experience Ecolab is a global company offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services across more than 40 industries in 171 countries.
Emilio began his career at Nalco Water, Ecolab’ s water and process management business, as an application engineer in 1984.
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