Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology
and services, has been named to the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability
Indices (DJSI) North America index.
“We are honored to be named to the 2015 DJSI North America index, a
highly regarded benchmark of sustainability leadership,” said Ecolab
Chairman and CEO Douglas M. Baker, Jr. “This recognition is a result of
our associates’ work every day to make the world cleaner, safer and
healthier – within our own operations and by helping customers at more
than one million locations meet their sustainability and operational
goals.”
The annual Dow Jones Sustainability Indices are based on a thorough
analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance,
assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management,
branding, climate change mitigation, supply chain standards and labor
practices.
Launched in 1999, the DJSI track the financial performance of the
leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. The indices serve as
benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations
into their portfolios, and provide an effective engagement platform for
companies who want to adopt sustainable best practices.
Previously, Ecolab was named to the 2012 DJSI World and North America
Indices.
For more information on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, visit www.sustainability-indices.com/.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner at more than one million
customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene
and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital
resources. With 2014 sales of $14 billion and 47,000 associates, Ecolab
delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe
food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use and
improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare,
energy, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries
around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.
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