Human Rights

Ecolab is committed to advancing the wellbeing of people and communities worldwide and to respect human rights across our global operations and supply chain. We have established formal policies, procedures and due diligence processes to identify, assess and address human rights risks.

Our Policy

We are committed to upholding internationally recognized human rights standards, including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the ILO 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

We operate in alignment with the SA8000 Standard, which seeks to protect the basic rights of workers. Our approach emphasizes an inclusive and respectful workplace, safe working conditions and the elimination of child labor, forced labor, discrimination, corruption and bribery. Regional programs and compliance and ethics assessments are used to evaluate conformity with these commitments and identify human rights-related risks.

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Supporting Policies and Positions

Disclosures
Ecolab discloses any human rights controversies related to child labor, discrimination or other issues as defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. No fines related to human rights issues have been levied against the company by any governmental organization in the past five years.

Business Ethics

We are committed to upholding the highest legal and ethical standards across all markets and operations. This commitment is supported by a comprehensive set of policies, standards, procedures and systems designed to promote consistent, ethical decision-making and protect long-term business performance.

Our Code of Conduct is the foundation of Ecolab’s ethics program, applies to all directors, officers and employees and provides clear guidance on ethical conduct and legal compliance in every market where the company operates. New employees receive Code of Conduct training upon hire and must acknowledge compliance. Annually, all employees, Directors and nearly all contingent workers complete refresher training and certify compliance, with an annual completion target of 100%. In 2025, we had a 99% global completion rate.

Employees are required to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest in accordance with the Code of Conduct. Disclosures are reviewed by the Global Compliance department and may be approved with defined mitigation and monitoring requirements. Undisclosed conflicts may result in investigation under the Code of Conduct program.

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Anti-Corruption

Ecolab monitors and mitigates corruption risk through a comprehensive, risk-based anti-bribery and anti-corruption program, which includes a global Anti-Corruption Policy and Procedures, mandatory training, third party due diligence and ongoing monitoring, supported by audits and governance oversight in all markets.

As part of Ecolab’s internal audit program, approximately 30 audits are completed each year across 110 auditable units, including countries, divisions and departments. Around 50 country operating locations are audited on a four‑to five‑year cycle, with procedures that include testing controls relevant to the anti‑corruption program. In addition, 11 anti‑corruption‑specific audits were completed in 2025. Our Global Compliance team also conducts ongoing assessments across all markets and business units, including newly acquired operations.

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With unparalleled expertise and cutting-edge technology, we partner with customers to deliver world-class results and optimized operations. Contact us to learn how we can help you.

Ecolab Inc.
1 Ecolab Place
St. Paul, MN 55102

Ecolab Customer Service
Phone: +1-800-352-5326

Nalco Water Customer Service
Phone: +1-800-288-0879

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