BAME initiatives at Ecolab, Inc.

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’s goals include:

• Strengthen cultural linkage among Ecolab Asian affiliated employees and its global work force;
• Improve talent recruitment and retention of Asian affiliated employees to increase Ecolab diversity;
• Provide opportunities for professional development of Ecolab Asian affiliated employees; and
• Encourage customer and community engagement for ACE members.

EcoEssence provides thought leadership on issues that are important to all associates, but specifically those of African and African-American descent. This group of progressive leaders is committed to enhancing Ecolab’s world class organizational status by positively influencing the recruitment, development and retention of African and African-American associates. EcoEssence’s goals include:

• Serve as the company’s subject matter experts and go-to resource on matters related to culture, inclusion and other areas of value for associates of African descent;
• Partner with corporate HR on African-American recruiting, placement and retention efforts;
• Serve as a resource for African-American associates regarding career and leadership development at Ecolab; and
• Establish an Ecolab presence in local communities by engaging local organizations through volunteering activities.