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Human Capital Development
Learning and Development
Knowledge and expertise are core to what we do. We believe that it’s essential to provide associates with continuous learning and development opportunities.
In 2025, our annual Ecolab Development Season marked a step change in enterprise learning through the launch of Ecolab Utopia, an immersive, game-based experience linking personal growth to purpose and customer impact. The season engaged nearly 20% of our associates worldwide and drove strong participation across safety actions, enterprise learning events and group programs, while expanding ERG membership by over 10%. Together, these efforts demonstrate how innovative learning design and purposeful action strengthen leadership, connection and enterprise impact.
In addition, Ecolab’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – which are open to all associates – connect engaged, emerging leaders with professional and personal development opportunities. Our 12 employee-driven ERGs have grown to more than 10,900 members across 70+ countries.
Employee Engagement
We understand growing our business starts with growing our talent. Strong employee engagement is essential for both team and company growth. Ecolab continuously monitors the health of our talent and fosters an engaged workforce through ongoing listening initiatives. Alongside all-employee global surveys, we conduct periodic check-in surveys with targeted teams to gather insights into the experiences and needs of our workforce.
In April 2025, Ecolab conducted its annual, enterprise‑wide employee engagement survey using a new third‑party associate listening platform, achieving a consistently high global participation rate of 89%. Our overall engagement score – a measure of our associates’ emotional commitment to our organization and goals – was 7.7 out of 10, maintaining a high engagement score for Ecolab.
2025 Employee Engagement Survey Results:
89%
Participation rate for our 48,000 associates
8.7
Goal setting: reflecting clear expectations and alignment with team goals
8.1
Organizational fit: reflecting strong alignment with company values
8.6
7.7
Engagement score
7.9
Health and well-being score
*In 2025, Ecolab transitioned to a new third‑party associate listening platform.
As a result, the employee engagement score is reported on a different scale and is not directly comparable to prior years.
Leadership Development Programs
Ecolab’s global leadership development programs build leadership capability at every level and complement technical and functional training. Core programs include Manager Essentials, Leader Coach and Growth Leader, with annual goals to enroll all first line managers, onboard new leaders of managers and develop 100–130 high-potential leaders, respectively.
Performance Planning and Development
Ecolab’s global performance planning and development process equips associates and managers with tools to support continuous improvement and goal achievement. In addition to ongoing feedback and coaching, the annual performance review process evaluates past year results, how results were achieved and development objectives for the year ahead.
For the 2025 review cycle, 100% of eligible employees completed annual performance reviews.
Learn More About Our ERGs:
The mission of the Asian Community at Ecolab (ACE) is to strengthen the company’s business by fostering active engagement among Asian affiliated associates, the company, our customers and the community. This is accomplished through professional development, cultural linkage, diverse talent recruitment and retention, and customer and community engagement.
ACE aims to:
- Building cultural connections across Ecolab’s global workforce
- Supporting recruitment, retention and development of Asian-affiliated talent and allies
- Promoting professional growth
- Encouraging customer and community engagement
BRIDGES promotes collaboration and leadership across generations at Ecolab, supporting high-performing teams, business partners and communities.
BRIDGES’s goals include:
- Strengthening communication and teamwork across age groups
- Encouraging knowledge sharing between generations
- Offering networking, development and mentoring opportunities
- Supporting Ecolab’s strategic growth and engagement initiatives
CONNECT is a global network that brings together early-career professionals across Ecolab through networking, career development, community service and educational events. It helps new hires transition into the company and build a foundation for long-term success.
CONNECT’s goals include:
- Building a strong network through social and service activities
- Helping employees connect beyond their immediate teams
- Hosting development events designed to understand and support early-career professionals
he Disability Ability Wellbeing Network (DAWN) supports Ecolab’s growth by fostering an inclusive culture for employees of all abilities and those in caregiving roles.
DAWN’s mission is to promote awareness, shift mindsets and strengthen engagement through:
- Creating a supportive environment for employees with diverse abilities and caregivers
- Educating colleagues about disabilities, resources and opportunities
- Highlighting the strengths and contributions of all abilities
- Supporting efforts to attract, retain and engage talent of all abilities
E3 is a global Ecolab leadership development network dedicated to advancing and developing women talent in the workplace. E3 helps drive the recruitment, development and retention of the best qualified talent by creating space for all associates to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture.
Its mission is to empower, engage and energize the organization to support women leaders and drive business growth.
E3 fosters:
- A supportive community for women and allies at Ecolab
- Partnerships with organizations that empower women and allies locally
- Leadership, mentoring, networking and development opportunities
EcoEssence is a dynamic group of leaders dedicated to advancing Ecolab’s reputation by supporting of African and African American talent.
EcoEssence’s goals include:
- Providing strategic leadership to attract and grow the best qualified talent of African descent
- Elevating Ecolab’s brand by fostering inclusion and building a destination workplace
- Promoting civic engagement through community outreach
EcoMondo is a globally focused business and social network open to all Ecolab employees with international interests. Its mission is to support Ecolab’s growth by developing global talent, promoting cultural inclusion, and advancing global mobility.
EcoMondo enhances employees’ global capabilities through:
- Educational sessions with Ecolab leaders
- Foreign language learning
- Globally focused networking events
- Sharing international work experiences
It also partners with external organizations to offer additional education and networking opportunities to all interested associates.
The Global Sustainability Network (GSN) is an employee-led group that supports Ecolab’s ambition to be the world’s trusted sustainability company. GSN welcomes associates from around the world to learn, connect and contribute to environmental progress.
GSN offers members opportunities to:
- Supporting Ecolab’s growth and impact through education and communication
- Collaborating on environmental sustainability initiatives
- Building shared ownership of sustainability across the organization
Hispanics & Advocates Collaborating at Ecolab for Results (HACER) supports the growth and development of all employees, with a focus on empowering those of Hispanic and Latino descent. The group also helps advance Ecolab’s business within Hispanic and Latino markets.
HACER’s goals include:
- Envisioning meaningful alliances with customers, Hispanic/Latino and ally employee networks and community organizations
- Empowering employees to engage in committees focused on communications, community relations, membership and program development
- Energizing Ecolab’s brand through volunteerism and local community engagement
- Executing strategies to attract, engage and develop a robust talent base
- Embodying inclusion across the company
The Military Employee Resource Group at Ecolab (MERGE) promotes awareness, fosters community and provides leadership and growth for veterans, active service members, those impacted by military service and their allies. Its mission is to foster a military-friendly culture that supports personal and professional success within Ecolab and the communities we serve.
MERGE’s goals include:
- Building internal community through service, social and recognition events
- Serving as a resource on military-related policies and deployment support
- Expanding MERGE’s presence beyond major office locations
- Supporting the development and engagement of talent, including military-affiliated talent and allies
- Promoting Ecolab as a military-friendly organization in business and local communities
PLAN is a network of administrative support professionals at Ecolab. Its mission is to connect members with learning and development opportunities that build the skills, tools and relationships needed to succeed.
PLAN offers:
- Professional development and technical training tailored to members’ needs
- Tools, resources and a forum for sharing best practices
- Internal and external networking events
- Recognition programs and events
PRIDE is an employee resource group that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) employees and allies at Ecolab. Its mission is to foster visibility, support and connection within the company and with external LGBTQ+ organizations.
PRIDE’s goals include:
- Providing a support network for LGBTQ+ employees
- Promoting Ecolab as a diverse and inclusive workplace
- Serving as a liaison between members, the company and external organizations
- Building community through engagement
- Offering resources and information to raise awareness
- Celebrating identity and fostering pride across Ecolab