Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, today announced that the company will be honored with The Executive Leadership Council's (ELC) 2024 Corporate Award during the ELC Recognition Gala on October 3, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.

“For more than 100 years, the people of Ecolab have seen opportunities where others have seen challenges," said Christophe Beck, Chairman and CEO of Ecolab. "The ELC has inspired us to create opportunities for our Black talent and promote open dialogue with top leaders across our organisation. We are growing fast and setting records with the most diverse and engaged team ever, demonstrating that business success, innovation, and growth are intrinsically linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion."

The ELC Corporate Award celebrates companies that exemplify the highest standards of partnership, collaboration and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ecolab has been recognized for its extensive efforts to create an inclusive culture. Ecolab champions diverse voices in every facet of its business, from attracting and cultivating top talent to doing business with their customers and suppliers.

“Ecolab’s dedication to creating a workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are not just values but daily practices, sets a powerful example for the corporate world,” said Michael C. Hyter, president and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council. “Their commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work has made a lasting impact within their organisation and beyond. The ELC is honored to acknowledge Ecolab’s leadership in driving sustainable DEI progress.”

The recognition reaffirms Ecolab’s commitment to fostering a culture of belonging. Understanding that success is fueled by a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, Ecolab aims to embed a culture of inclusion in how it attracts and cultivates top talent, develops and promotes people, conducts business with customers and suppliers and promotes equitable access to opportunities within the communities it serves, as emphasized in its 2023 Growth & Impact Report.

In the last year, Ecolab has empowered growth and enriched the associate experience by fostering an inclusive culture through tools and resources for critical conversations and learning, such as the DEI Foundations Learning Programme and the Inclusion Workshop. The company prioritizes an inclusive culture in its supply chain and manufacturing sites, focusing on talent mobility and fostering an environment of trust, respect, empathy and collaboration through Engagement & Inclusion teams. Ecolab energizes its commercial side through the Commercial Diverse Talent Academy, supporting a diverse range of sales and service associates by investing in inclusive teams and leveraging diverse perspectives for growth and development. Additionally, impactful Employee Resource Group (ERG) programming empowers an inclusive culture, contributing to robust growth in ERG membership and emphasizing Ecolab's commitment to the well-being of all people.

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $15 billion, employs more than 46,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimise water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.

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The Executive Leadership Council opens channels of opportunity for the development of Black executives to positively impact business and our communities. Founded in 1986, The ELC comprises more than 800 current and former Black CEOs, senior executives, and board directors committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in C-suites, on corporate boards, and in global enterprises.