ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab Inc. announced that it was named "The Best Enterprise in Leading
Sustainability Efforts in China" at the 2010 China Economic Summit Forum
and the Outstanding Contribution Award Ceremony at Great Hall of the
People in Beijing, China, on January 15, 2011.
The forum and the award ceremony were organized by China Economic
Information Journal, part of the China Economic Daily News media group.
Winners were nominated by government authorities, economists and
journalists, and were selected through a comprehensive evaluation
process, including surveys, interviews and expert committee assessments.
Ecolab was among 7 companies to receive the sustainability award.
In prepared remarks entitled "Sustainability -- A Critical Part of
Corporate Social Responsibilities" and delivered at the ceremony, Sam
Hsu, Ecolab Senior Vice President and General Manager of Greater China,
said, "Sustainability is an important and continuing market trend.
Corporations must take sustainability seriously to not only deliver on
their corporate social responsibilities but also to proactively create
shared value that enhances the competitiveness of a company while
simultaneously advancing the economic and social value to the
communities in which the company operates."
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.
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Ecolab Inc.
U.S. contact:
Jennifer Kirscher,
651-293-2846
or
China contact:
Wendy Wu, (+86-21)
6237-1000 Ext 105
Source: Ecolab Inc.
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