ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ecolab Inc. has received an award at the 4th annual World Economic and
Environmental Conference in Qingdao, China for its work to reduce carbon
emissions, improve carbon efficiency and find new ways to operate in
more environmentally responsible ways.
The conference and award selection process were jointly organized by
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and
International Energy Conservation Environmental Protection Association
(IEEPA). It is the first time this award was organized. Ecolab was named
an award winner following a comprehensive selection process that
consisted of expert committee assessments and public participation.
The "International Carbon-value Innovative Value Award" was presented to
Ecolab in recognition of its contributions to policy, management and
technological and market innovations that have helped improve carbon
efficiency and create value for the manufacturing industry as a whole.
"Ecolab is honored to receive this prestigious international award,"
said Sam Hsu, Ecolab senior vice president and general manager of
Greater China. "Sustainability is core to Ecolab's vision to make the
world a cleaner, safer, healthier place. As a company with a strong
commitment to sustainability, we are focused on not only improving our
own internal operations but also on working with our customers and
suppliers to help them conserve resources and operate their businesses
more efficiently."
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.
(ECL-C)
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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