We believe that the success of our associates and the success of our company go hand-in-hand. We are committed to a culture that fully leverages our associates' talents by promoting an environment where all people can make a difference, be heard, be supported, be developed, and be rewarded for their contributions.

We value the energy, ideas and ultimate success that diversity brings to our industry, our company and the global community we serve.

ASSOCIATE NETWORKS

E3

E3 provides a resource for Ecolab women that encourages personal and career fulfillment through individual mentoring, focused skill set training, community involvement and group camaraderie.

EcoEssence

Connect, Communicate, Advocate. EcoEssence will provide thought leadership on issues that are important to all employees but specifically those of African descent. We will engage the Ecolab organization on issues related to identifying, hiring, on-boarding, developing, advancing and retaining associates of African descent now and in the future.

EcoMondo

EcoMondo is an inclusive international business and social network open to any Ecolab associate with international interests. Our mission is to support Ecolab's growth through the integration and development of global talent and the promotion of cultural diversity and global talent mobility.

PRIDE

PRIDE is a formal organization for Ecolab associates who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or allies of the GLBT community. The PRIDE mission is to offer support and visibility within and beyond Ecolab and to provide an official point of contact between its members and Ecolab, including external GLBT organizations. PRIDE is open to all Ecolab associates.

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE

Communities of Practice are groups of associates with similar interests who meet for the purpose of sharing ideas.

CONNECT

Connect's mission is to bring together young professionals across business units and functions through networking events, community service projects and educational seminars on issues relevant to associates developing their career. Connect will reach out to new hires with the goal of easing the transition into the organization and helping lay the foundation for a successful and fulfilling career at Ecolab.

FAN

The Finance and Accounting Network fosters functional understanding and knowledge sharing while providing networking opportunities.

MARKETING COUNCIL

• Capture the Voice of the Customer: Understand the needs of our customers in order to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
• Create Innovative Solutions: Develop and launch compelling new products and services that differentiate Ecolab from competitors and meet the needs of customers.
• Champion Growth and Strategy: Lead the development of strategic growth plans that will enable Ecolab to achieve aggressive growth targets.

PLAN

The Professional Leadership Administrative Network works to ensure that Administrative Professionals have the tools, skills, and relationships they need to build successful careers and to gain recognition as experts in providing administrative support at Ecolab.

DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT

We support and encourage diversity in its workforce by recruiting and hiring the best people – without regard to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or background – to represent the company.

Ecolab currently partners with the following organizations and colleges:

• College of St. Catherine, Center for Sales Innovation for Women Sales Professionals
• INROADS, an organization that develops and places talented minority youth in business and industry
• MANRRS — Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences
• Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland
• St. Thomas University, Black MBA Multicultural Forum
• National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)
• National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH)
• Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA), Showcase of Stars Program

Ecolab will continue to develop additional partnerships in the future. Contact us at careers@ecolab.com if you would like to partner with Ecolab.