THE SUSTAINABILITY INTERVIEW
Circular water strategies transform operations Emilio sums up the traditional approach to water management as“ flush and forget”. But this has to change, he says, to“ closing the loop on your operations where wastewater becomes a thing of the past”.
He adds:“ We need to rethink the water cycle and view water as a strategic asset, not as a liability.”
This mindset shift enables businesses to manage resource constraints while advancing reliability and growth.
AI and smart technology are at the heart of the shift, transforming water management from reactive problemsolving to proactive resource optimisation.
Emilio says circular water strategies require“ comprehensive operational changes”, including redesigning processes to capture, treat and reuse water throughout their operations.
But the benefits are immense. Reduced water use decreases operational costs and regulatory compliance requirements.
At the same time, improved water security enhances business resilience against climate change impacts and resource scarcity.
226 BILLION GALLONS
WATER CONSERVED BY ECOLAB CUSTOMERS IN 2024
Emilio unveils Ecolab’ s 2024 Growth & Impact Report at its headquarters in St Paul, US
30 October 2025