The Executive Leadership Council to Honor Ecolab with 2024 ELC Corporate Award for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Core Points - Ecolab will receive the 2024 ELC Corporate Award for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives [2][4][5] - The award will be presented during The ELC Recognition Gala on October 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C. [2][3] - Ecolab has been recognized for embedding DEI into all aspects of its business, including talent attraction and supplier relationships [4][5] Company Overview - Ecolab is a global leader in sustainability, providing water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions with annual sales of $15 billion [9] - The company employs over 46,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries [9] - Ecolab's innovative solutions enhance operational efficiencies and sustainability across various sectors, including food, healthcare, and industrial markets [10] Recognition and Impact - Ecolab has received multiple accolades for its DEI efforts, including being named a Top 50 Company for Diversity by Fair360 and an "Equality 100 Award" recipient for 11 consecutive years [6] - The company aims to increase management-level gender and ethnic/racial diversity to reflect local labor forces by 2030 [5] - Ecolab's leadership emphasizes that business success is linked to diversity, equity, and inclusion [7]