Ecolab, founded in 1923 as Economics Laboratory, is a global provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions operating across more than 170 countries and six continents. The company serves nearly 3 million customer locations across more than 40 industries, from food and beverage to healthcare and hospitality, with a workforce of 48,000 associates and annual sales of nearly $15 billion.
The company's core offerings span water management and treatment solutions, hygiene and sanitation products, and infection prevention services designed to help customers protect people and vital resources while improving operational efficiency. Ecolab has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including Nalco Water, a major water treatment business, and continues to develop formulations and technologies across chemical, water stewardship, food safety, and energy-related domains.
Ecolab is recognised as a sustainability leader, having been ranked 33rd on Corporate Knights' 2022 index of the 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. The company emphasises water stewardship certification and positions itself as a partner helping businesses reduce waste, maximise operational efficiency, and build resilient operations in an increasingly resource-constrained environment.