ST. PAUL, Minn., - November 13, 2026 - Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, has once again been named a Top 10 Enterprise-wide honoree at the 2026 GEN IMPACT Awards. E3, one of Ecolab's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), also was recognized among the Top ERGs in the Talent Development category.
The Enterprise-wide recognition celebrates the collective accomplishments of multiple ERGs and Councils within a single organization, while Top ERG honors recognize individual groups succeeding in key areas of impact.
At Ecolab, that collective impact has significant reach. The company has 12 ERGs open to all associates, with 11,000 members across over 120 chapters globally. Some have been part of Ecolab's culture for more than 20 years.
"There is real power in bringing people together who have different experiences and perspectives,” said Dexter Davis, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. “Our ERGs give thousands of associates opportunities to make those connections, learn from one another and grow. That's important because diverse, inclusive teams are stronger teams, and strong teams help us better serve our customers and grow our business."
Turning connection into performance
For Ecolab, diversity and inclusion are more than cultural priorities. They help create the conditions for high-performing teams, which are essential to business performance and the company's continued growth.
Ecolab's ERGs contribute by connecting associates across functions, geographies and experiences and creating opportunities to build skills, broaden professional networks and learn from different perspectives.
Talent development in action
E3’s recognition among the Top ERGs for Talent Development reflects the impact of its Mentoring Compass program, which transformed mentorship into a scalable development opportunity across Ecolab.
In just one year, formal mentoring expanded from 10 chapters to more than 41 globally, reaching more than 400 associates. Through flexible mentoring formats, E3 helps associates build connections, develop skills and prepare for future opportunities, strengthening Ecolab’s talent pipeline and the high-performing teams that support our growth.
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