Nalco reports on sustainability progress

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Naperville-based Nalco has published its 2010 Sustainability Report, which documents actions and progress toward the company’s vision to earn customers for life and enhance the lives of employees while protecting the planet.

“As one of the world’s largest sustainability services companies we work daily to deliver water and energy savings and reduced emissions for our global customers and in our own operations,” said Erik Fyrwald, Nalco chairman and chief executive officer.  “This report highlights the many actions we have taken to deliver strong economic, environmental and social performance to our many stakeholders.”

The 32-page report includes examples of how Nalco programs help customers minimize their environmental footprint by improving the efficiency of their operations, saving water and energy while reducing emissions. It also details ongoing improvements and accomplishments in Nalco’s own operations including:

ŸSharp year-over-year declines in vehicle accidents, exceeding goals for both total vehicle accidents and severe vehicle accidents

ŸGlobal employee injury rates that remained among the best in its industry, ranking in the top 25 percent

Ÿ Total Nalco energy use below the 2012 target of a 10 percent reduction from 2007, despite a sharp rise in production

Ÿ Reductions in both greenhouse gas and NOx (nitrogen oxide) emission intensity from the previous year

ŸCharitable donations and community support by Nalco and the Nalco Foundation in excess of $1 million

For the second consecutive year, the report is based on the Global Reporting Initiative framework, which is a standardized approach to reporting designed to stimulate demand for sustainability information. This report also serves as Nalco’s annual Communication on Progress for the United Nations Global Compact and the CEO Water Mandate. The Global Compact is world’s largest corporate citizenship and social responsibility organization committed to 10 principles covering human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. The CEO Water Mandate is a further commitment by companies to support and advance water sustainability solutions.

You can view the 2010 Sustainability Report and the Detailed Appendix of the report at www.nalco.com/sustainability.