Ecolab is committed to developing suppliers through education, training and networking opportunities that help them hone the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a corporate arena, further accelerating economic growth, including within historically underrepresented business communities.

Our procurement policy aims to create inclusive and competitive strategies, promotes relationships with qualified underrepresented suppliers by actively seeking and encouraging their participation in our procurement processes and fosters long-term partnerships through development and mentorship of suppliers.

At Ecolab, a diverse supplier is a U.S.-based company that is at least 51% owned and operated by a person, or group of persons, who is a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and has received certification from a third-party agency. Additionally, Ecolab recognizes all small business designations defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

The below organizations provide support, development and educational opportunities for diverse, small, and growing businesses:

• Women's Business Enterprise National Council
• National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
• Small Business Association
• National Veteran Owned Business Association
• National Veteran Business Development Center
• National Minority Supplier Development Council
• Disability: IN
• WEConnect International