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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

As a global industry leader operating in more than 170 countries worldwide and focusing on work that touches and improves the lives of millions of people, we take corporate responsibility seriously. From our environmental footprint to our impact on the communities where we work and live, Ecolab is committed to business practices that serve our customers and the greater good.

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SUSTAINABILITY

“At Ecolab, we know that real and lasting change is accelerated when economic, environmental and social benefits align. Today, when the pressure on all natural resources is far greater, and the expectations for sustainable performance are much higher, our ability to help our customers do more with less is even more important.” – Douglas M. Baker, Jr. – Chairman of the Board and CEO.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

As a company, and as individuals, we’re passionate about sharing our time, talent and resources. We use our global presence and local insights to positively impact the lives and communities we serve.

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OUR IMPACT IN ACTION

Ecolab’s people and solutions are making a measurable difference in places and industries worldwide.

Every year, Ecolab helps:
Manage 1.1 trillion gallons of water
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Meet 45 percent of the global demand for petroleum products
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Fuel 550 million cars
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Generate 22 percent of the world’s power
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Produce 42 percent of the global processed milk supply
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Produce more than a quarter of the world’s processed food
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Serve 45 billion restaurant meals
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Generate 40 percent of all nuclear power
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Clean more than 1 billion hotel rooms
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Clean 113 million loads of laundry each year

Every year, Ecolab helps:
Manage 1.1 trillion gallons of water
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Meet 45 percent of the global demand for petroleum products
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Fuel 550 million cars
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Generate 22 percent of the world’s power
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Produce 42 percent of the global processed milk supply
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Produce more than a quarter of the world’s processed food
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Serve 45 billion restaurant meals
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Generate 40 percent of all nuclear power
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Clean more than 1 billion hotel rooms
Every year, Ecolab helps:
Clean 113 million loads of laundry each year

OUR AWARDS

Ecolab’s contributions to making the world a better place are well recognized and rewarded.

 
Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies Ranked #3 in Chemicals Industry
2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies, 12th Consecutive Year
Newsweek Green Rankings, #2 U.S. 500 List
CR’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens, #8
The Best Employers for Diversity, #7 in Business Supplies & Services
World Environment Center’s 2018 Gold Medal for Sustainable Development
Women Corporate Directors’ 2017 Visionary Award
Maplecroft Climate Innovation Indexes, #43
America’s Most Just Companies, #87
CDP Water A List
2017 North America Index
FTSE 4 Good Index Company, 4th Consecutive Year
Military Times Best for Vets
SellingPower’s 50 Best Companies to Sell For, #31
The Civic 50’s Most Community-Minded Companies
Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality, 100% Corporate Equality Index

Our Purpose & Values

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Employee Rena Taketani

“My impact is ensuring we make good, high-quality products that meet our customers’ expectations.”

Rena Taketani Quality Control, Supply Chain, Japan
Employee Rena Taketani

“My impact is ensuring we make good, high-quality products that meet our customers’ expectations.”

Rena Taketani Quality Control, Supply Chain, Japan
Employee Emad Hussein

“My impact is helping grow Ecolab’s Energy Services business in our Middle East and Africa region.”

Emad HusseinSales Manager, Energy Services, United Arab Emirates
Employee Ariana Filiatrault

“My impact is creating a pleasant first impression and inclusive environment for new associates starting their career with Ecolab.”

Ariana FiliatraultSr Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Sales & Service, U.S.
Employee Joanna Zhou

“My impact is helping our food and beverage manufacturing customers operate more efficiently, sustainably and safely.”

Joanna ZhouMarketing Manager, Food and Beverage, China
Employee Carolina Garcia

“My impact is connecting customer needs with innovative solutions to help them grow their business in a sustainable way.”

Carolina GarciaMarketing Manager, Institutional, Chile
Employee Laura Brennan

“My impact is ensuring our Life Sciences customers are maintaining the controlled manufacturing environments needed to produce safe pharmaceutical products.”

Laura BrennanGlobal Validation Manager, Life Sciences, Ireland
Employee Okeoma Nwaeze

“My impact is helping Ecolab create and grow local capacity and capabilities for business growth and sustainability.”

Okeoma NwaezeNCD Manager, ES Operational Discipline, Nigeria
Employee Tanya Schmitt

“My impact is supporting early career professionals and developing the next generation of Ecolab’s leadership team.”

Tanya SchmittHuman Resources Manager, Supply Chain, U.S
Employee Sawyer Brown

“My impact is delivering financial analytics to help Ecolab management make informed decision.”

Sawyer BrownSr Financial Analyst, Nalco Water, U.S.