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Ecolab Inc (ECL: NYSE) drives global innovation in water management, hygiene systems, and energy optimization across 170+ countries. This news hub provides investors and industry professionals with essential updates on corporate developments shaping environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
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Ecolab has released its 2023 Growth & Impact Report, highlighting its economic, environmental, social, and governance achievements. The report details significant progress toward Ecolab's 2030 Positive Impact goals. Key milestones in 2023 include conserving 226 billion gallons of water, providing safe food to 1.4 billion people, and avoiding 3.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Ecolab also reached 100% renewable electricity in its European operations and advanced its electric vehicle conversion efforts in North America. Additional achievements include AWS certifications in Monterrey and Nanjing, donating $18.5 million to global communities, and launching the California Water Resilience Initiative. These accomplishments underscore Ecolab's mission to integrate science-based solutions, enhance business health, and drive sustainability.
Ecolab and HeiQ Chrisal collaborate to launch Maxx Synbiotic cleaning products at Interclean in Amsterdam, introducing advanced synbiotic cleaning technology to the European market. The products deliver immediate, microscopic-level cleaning, efficient odor reduction, and support for a well-balanced microbiome on surfaces. HeiQ's technology has been validated in scientific studies, offering a promising future for the cleaning industry.
Ecolab Inc. announced the election of twelve director nominees for a one-year term, approval of executive officers' compensation, and ratification of an accounting firm at its annual meeting. A stockholder proposal on an independent board chair policy was not approved. The final vote tabulation will be reported to the SEC.
Ecolab Inc. announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.57 per common share, to be paid on July 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on June 18, 2024. This marks the 87th consecutive year of cash dividends being paid on Ecolab's common stock.
Ecolab Inc. reported very strong first-quarter performance with diluted EPS at $1.43 and adjusted diluted EPS at $1.34, a 52% increase. Sales grew by 5%, organic sales by 5%, and operating income margin by 13.8% to 14.7%. Ecolab has agreed to sell its global surgical solutions business for $950 million. The outlook for 2024 includes an adjusted diluted EPS range of $6.40 - $6.70, a 23% - 29% increase.