Ecolab is just one of six organizations recognized each year since the award's inception

Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, today announced it has been named one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies^® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This marks Ecolab's 20th consecutive year receiving the recognition—an achievement only a small number of companies worldwide can claim.

"At Ecolab, strong performance starts and ends with doing what's right," said Christophe Beck, Chairman and CEO, Ecolab. "For 20 years, this recognition has reflected how our teams lead with integrity, earn trust and deliver results as promised for customers and communities around the world. Winning the right way isn't just who we are. It's how we perform."

The World's Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient^®, which evaluates companies across more than 240 proof points that support robust ethics and compliance programs, including governance, culture, environmental and social impact, and risk management practices. The process also includes extensive qualitative analysis by a panel of experts to identify organizations that demonstrate best‑in‑class ethics and compliance practices.

Ecolab's two‑decade inclusion on the list reflects the company's long‑standing commitment to delivering its promise with integrity and fostering a culture where associates are encouraged to speak up, act responsibly and look out for one another. Guided by its Code of Conduct and supported by clear ethics resources, Ecolab emphasizes shared ownership of ethics, inclusion and safety across its more than 48,000 associates worldwide, foundational to the company's track record of high performance and impact.

Ecolab's ethical leadership is reinforced by a long track record of consistent performance and purpose‑led action. The company has been named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, reflecting strength across key reputation drivers including innovation, social responsibility and quality of management. Ecolab also recently earned a double ‘A' rating from CDP for leadership in water and climate performance, placing the company among the top‑performing organizations globally for transparency and environmental impact.

For the full list of companies on Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies List, visit: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

About Ecolab

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. For more than a century, Ecolab has advanced innovation by integrating science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights, AI technology and world‑class service. This unique combination enables Ecolab to partner with customers to define what best‑in‑class looks like and scale it across their operations, helping them achieve peak performance. Today, Ecolab has $16 billion in annual sales, 48,000 associates and customers in more than 170 countries and 40 industries. The company helps protect one‑third of the world's food production and a quarter of the power generated while delivering innovative solutions across food, healthcare, data centers, microelectronics, life sciences and hospitality. Ecolab's comprehensive approach protects what's vital, aiming by 2030 to help protect 2 billion people from infections and enough drinking water for 1 billion people while enhancing business performance.

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Ecolab Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 20th Consecutive Year