Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technology
and services, has been named to the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability
Indices (DJSI) North America index, a comprehensive and highly regarded
assessment of leading sustainability-driven companies. This is the
second consecutive year Ecolab has been named to the North America
index, and the company’s third listing since 2012.
“Our inclusion in the 2016 DJSI North America index reflects the
commitment of our associates to responsible and sustainable business
practices,” said Ecolab Chairman and CEO Douglas M. Baker, Jr. “We are
honored to be recognized for this commitment, which is inherent in our
work to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.”
Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices track the leading
sustainability-driven companies based on an analysis of financially
relevant environmental, social and governance factors. The indices serve
as benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations
into their portfolios and provide an effective engagement platform for
companies seeking to adopt sustainable best practices.
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 2015 sales of $13.5 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.
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