Ecolab Contributes More Than $23 Million to Communities In 2020
Ecolab, a leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention, contributed over $23 million in 2020 to communities, aiding pandemic relief and supporting various nonprofit causes. This included more than $11 million in cleaning products for COVID-19 response. The Ecolab Foundation provided cash grants exceeding $9 million, with significant funding directed toward organizations focused on basic needs and education. The company also engaged in volunteerism, with employees contributing over 74,000 hours and donations amounting to $3 million.
- Total contributions of over $23 million in 2020.
- More than $11 million donated in cleaning and sanitizing products for COVID-19 relief.
- Ecolab Foundation provided $9 million in grants, supporting essential needs and education.
- Employee volunteerism accounted for over 74,000 hours, valued at over $2 million.
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In 2020, Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, continued its long-standing commitment to supporting communities through more than
“In 2020, we saw increased need for our cleaning and sanitizing product donations and financial support due to the public health and financial hardships caused by the pandemic,” said Kris Taylor, vice president of Ecolab Global Community Relations. “We are fortunate that we were able to provide this support, and incredibly thankful to our colleagues and nonprofit partners for their efforts to help our communities in this year of great challenges for the world.”
Ecolab and Ecolab Foundation Grants
For more than 35 years, the Ecolab Foundation has supported the communities where Ecolab associates live and work. In 2020, cash grants of more than
In-Kind Product Donations
In partnership with relief organizations World Emergency Relief and Global Citizen USA, Ecolab donated more than
“World Emergency Relief is incredibly grateful for Ecolab's long-term support of our programs,” said Kristy Scott, CEO of World Emergency Relief. “Our partnership has spanned 25+ years, but our work together has never been more important than it is now. Our collaborative COVID-19 response reached individual households, first responders, nonprofit organizations and small businesses with essential cleaning and disinfecting supplies to help fight the spread of the virus.”
Industry Support
Ecolab continued its long-standing support for the restaurant and hospitality industry, supporting pandemic recovery efforts through expanded partnerships with key industry organizations, including the National Restaurant Association, the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the Asian American Hotel Owner’s Association and the World Travel & Tourism Council, and a new partnership with the U.S. Travel Association.
Much of the support provided by Ecolab focused on helping restaurant and hospitality employees respond to the financial impact of the pandemic. Building on a decades-long partnership with the National Restaurant Association, Ecolab made a significant investment in the association’s Restaurant Revival Campaign, aimed at bolstering the industry’s recovery and demonstrate ongoing commitment to the health and safety of employees and guests. Ecolab also supported the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, which provided financial assistance to U.S. restaurant workers, and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s “Change is on The Menu” campaign, which is dedicated to providing restaurant workers training, education and financial support to advance their careers.
Employee Giving and Volunteerism
Volunteerism is a core component of Ecolab’s culture. Despite the challenges faced in 2020, Ecolab employees generously supported charities in their communities by volunteering more than 74,000 hours, a value of over
Ecolab employees also supported those in need by creating care packages, organizing products for donation and coordinating socially distanced volunteer events. As an example, Corporate Accounts Vice President Ashley Pridon and her team organized care baskets with cleaning supplies and other essential items in high demand at the onset of the pandemic for families with children at the Ronald McDonald House Charities. “The worst times often bring out the best in people – and that was evident in our team’s eagerness to volunteer their time and energy,” said Pridon.
For more information about Ecolab’s community giving initiatives and the Ecolab Foundation, visit the Community Involvement section of Ecolab.com.
*Calculated using average values determined by Independent Sector.
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