"As a company committed to operating responsibly and advancing sustainable business practices around the world, we are proud to be included in the 2017 DJSI North America index," said Ecolab Chairman and CEO Douglas M. Baker, Jr. "This recognition reinforces the importance of the work we do every day to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier while protecting people and vital resources."

Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices track the leading sustainability-driven companies based on an analysis of financially relevant environmental, social and governance factors. The indices serve as benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios and provide an effective engagement platform for companies seeking to adopt sustainable best practices.

For more information on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, visit www.sustainability-indices.com/.

For more information on Ecolab's commitment to sustainability, visit http://www.Ecolab.com/Sustainability.

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A trusted partner at more than one million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With 2016 sales of $13 billion and 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.

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