Ecolab, founded in 1923 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a global provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. The company operates across more than 170 countries on six continents, serving nearly 3 million customer locations in over 40 industries, with annual sales of approximately $15 billion. Its workforce comprises 48,000 associates worldwide.
For the data centre sector, Ecolab's core technical domains - water treatment, hygiene, and sustainability solutions - are directly relevant. Cooling systems in data centres depend heavily on water treatment to maintain efficiency and prevent equipment degradation. Ecolab's solutions help facilities manage water usage, reduce waste, and support resilient operations at scale.
The company was ranked #33 on Corporate Knights' index of the 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World in 2022. Its portfolio is designed to help businesses maximise operational efficiencies while advancing sustainability goals, a balance of particular interest to data centre operators facing increasing scrutiny over energy and water consumption.
