ST. PAUL, Minn., Sep 24, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ecolab Inc. announced today that it has been included in the 2010 Carbon
Disclosure Project's "Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index." This index, a
key component of CDP's annual S&P 500 Report, highlights the constituent
companies within the S&P 500 Index which have displayed the most
professional approach to corporate governance in respect to climate
change disclosure practices. Companies are scored on their climate
change disclosure and high scores indicate good internal data management
and understanding of climate change related issues affecting the company.
"We are proud to receive this recognition," said Douglas M. Baker, Jr.,
Ecolab Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our commitment
to sustainability is fundamental to how we do business at Ecolab - and
our CDP reporting is just one of our many key actions that support our
global sustainability initiatives."
The index, compiled by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on behalf of CDP
provides an evaluation tool for institutional investors. In 2010, it
comprises 53 constituents of the S&P 500 Index based on analysis of the
responses to CDP's 2010 questionnaire which focused on greenhouse gas
emissions, emissions reduction targets and risks and opportunities
associated with climate change.
Paul Dickinson, Chief Executive of the Carbon Disclosure Project,
commented: "The Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index recognizes companies
that demonstrate good internal data management practices for
understanding greenhouse gas emissions, including energy use. Companies
that make this index have also demonstrated clear consideration of how
climate change is and will impact their business. As companies'
understanding of climate change issues grows, they are better placed to
take positive action to manage and mitigate its risks."
The S&P 500 Report, including names of companies featured in the Carbon
Disclosure Leadership Index, can be found at www.cdproject.net.
About Ecolab:
With sales of $6 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc.
(NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety
and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers
comprehensive programs and services to foodservice, food and beverage
processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than 160
countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
About CDP:
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is an independent not-for-profit
organization holding the largest database of primary corporate climate
change information in the world. Thousands of organizations across the
world's largest economies now measure and disclose their greenhouse gas
emissions and climate change strategies through CDP, in order that they
can set reduction targets and make performance improvements. This data
is gathered on behalf of 534 institutional investors, with combined
assets under management in excess of $64 trillion, as well as purchasing
organizations and government bodies and made available for integration
into business and policy decision making. For more information visit www.cdproject.net.
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SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Jennifer Kirscher, 651-293-2846
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