Ecolab has published its 2025 Growth & Impact Report, outlining a strategy that links business performance to environmental outcomes. The company provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions across more than 170 countries, combining science with digital intelligence.
A team of 48,000 associates works to protect resources while supporting customer operations. The approach could show a pathway to separate economic growth from resource intensity, according to the report.
Artificial intelligence is creating new demands on energy and cooling water systems. According to Ecolab, data centres powering AI advancements could consume more than one trillion gallons of global freshwater each year by 2027. This projection could mean new constraints for operators in water-scarce regions.
Ecolab has implemented a site-to-chip approach using 3D TRASAR technology. The system provides continuous monitoring and optimisation of water quality. Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling, combined with AI-enhanced insights, helps organisations protect servers and improve reliability where water is limited.
The company aims to improve water use efficiency by 40% across its enterprise. The technology turns data into operational intelligence for digital infrastructure.
