Ecolab is committed to making the world a cleaner, safer, healthier place and doing it in a sustainable manner. As the global leader in cleaning, food safety and health protection products and services, the company offers customers solutions that minimize the total impact of their cleaning practices on the environment.
Going beyond the product ingredient focus that many companies take, Ecolab has designed its offerings to be highly effective, while helping to protect workers and guests, reduce waste and save water and energy.
“When it comes to the environment, Ecolab is a leader in designing products and services that help customers conserve resources and run their businesses more efficiently,” says Bruce Cords, Vice President of Environment, Food Safety and Public Health for Ecolab. “We’ve invested significant resources in research and development to create solutions that minimize our customers’ water and energy use, increase safety and reduce waste.”
Innovations like no-rinse formulas, solid concentrates and formulations that require fewer wash cycles directly reduce the amount of water Ecolab customers use on a regular basis. Products that are effective at low temperatures and solid concentrates that can be shipped using less fuel help customers conserve energy, and Ecolab reduces waste by using minimal packaging and recyclable or renewable packaging materials where safety is not compromised.
Ecolab field representatives are highly trained, equipped with the best tools and technology available, and backed by an extensive technical support system. They partner with customers to analyze their needs and results, and consult with them on ways to conserve resources and reduce costs in their operations.
“We’re also committed to reducing our carbon footprint and the overall impact of our own operations on the environment,” says Cords. “We strive to use resources efficiently and to reduce waste in our manufacturing, invest in improving energy efficiency in our facilities, and work to minimize the release of pollutants.”
As a corporation, Ecolab understands that sustainability is not just about protecting the environment – it also involves economic progress and social responsibility. The company holds its associates to a strict code of conduct, requires suppliers to adhere to ethical sourcing standards, and gives generously to its communities.
Ecolab serves customers in more than 160 countries across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. The company delivers comprehensive programs and services to the hospitality, foodservice, food and beverage processing, healthcare, government and education, retail, textile care, commercial facilities, and vehicle wash industries.