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ACCELERATING

MEANINGFUL

CHANGE

2018 Sustainability Report

ECOLAB SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018 1

The world is at a crossroads. We see a

growing global sense of urgency about

challenges such as climate change, water

scarcity, food security and public health.

But we also have unprecedented means

at our disposal to meet these challenges.

Digital technology is delivering insights

that were previously unavailable and driving

demand for smart, sustainable solutions.

As the will to do better grows, so does

Ecolab’s ability to accelerate positive change

for our customers. We help companies in a

wide range of industries deliver clean water,

safe food, abundant energy and healthy

environments, sustainably.

Now is the time to make a difference.

Together, we drive the progress the

world needs.

ACCELERATING MEANINGFUL CHANGE CONTENTS

VALUE. DELIVERED.

Value creation is the primary aim of any business.

At Ecolab, we deliver results, whether it’s operational

efficiency, quality, safety, or sustainability benefits such

as reduced water and energy usage or greenhouse gas

emissions. eROI is how we prove it.

eROI means exponential return on investment. It allows

our customers to track their progress and demonstrate

value beyond the bottom line—from increasing productivity

and performance to reducing operational costs and driving

efficiency while achieving sustainability goals and making

a positive impact in the world.

The real-life case studies in this report showcase how

Ecolab delivers these outcomes through technology,

insights, service and training. With value delivered today,

we can push for an even better tomorrow.

Ecolab is committed to partnerships and programs that

fulfill the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—in

particular, Goal 6, to ensure the availability and sustainable

management of water and sanitation for all. (See page 22

for more on this effort.)

ECOLAB SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018 1

At right: Serene Taylor, Marketing Communications

specialist, Global Paper, Nalco Water

CEO Letter 2

Ecolab at a Glance 3

Our Impact 4

DRIVING CUSTOMER IMPACT 6

Case Studies 8

IMPACT THROUGH STEWARDSHIP 20

Water Stewardship 22

Community Relations 24

HOW WE LEAD 26

Goals and Performance 28

How We Innovate 30

Supply Chain 32

Safety First 34

Awards 36

ABOUT THIS SUMMARY 37

2 ECOLAB SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018 3

footprint

research innovation stewardship

history people

NEARLY

3 MILLION

CUSTOMER

LOCATIONS

IN MORE THAN

170 COUNTRIES

19

GLOBAL

TECHNOLOGY

AND

INNOVATION

CENTERS

MORE THAN

9,400

PATENTS

AND

1,600

RESEARCH,

DEVELOPMENT

& ENGINEERING

EXPERTS

$17 MILLION

DONATED

IN 2018 THROUGH

THE ECOLAB

FOUNDATION,

CORPORATE

GIVING AND

VOLUNTEERISM

96 YEARS

OF GROWTH

AND INNOVATION

49,000