Ecolab Files 2025 Proxy Statement

TL;DR

Ecolab's 2025 proxy statement is out - vote on directors & proposals by May 8th.

AI Summary

Ecolab Inc. filed its definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on March 24, 2025, for its annual meeting on May 8, 2025. The filing outlines the company's governance, executive compensation, and proposals to be voted on by shareholders. Key details regarding director nominations and other corporate matters are presented.

Why It Matters

This filing provides shareholders with crucial information to make informed voting decisions on company leadership and strategic direction at the upcoming annual meeting.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine annual filing (DEF 14A) that details corporate governance and shareholder voting matters, not indicating new or unusual risks.

Key Numbers

• 191 — Document Count (Indicates the comprehensive nature of the filing.)

Key Players & Entities

• ECOLAB INC. (company) — Registrant
• 0000031462 (company) — Central Index Key
• 20250324 (date) — Filing Date
• 20250508 (date) — Annual Meeting Date

FAQ

From the Filing

0001104659-25-027292.txt : 20250324 0001104659-25-027292.hdr.sgml : 20250324 20250324170042 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-027292 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEF 14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 191 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250508 FILED AS OF DATE: 20250324 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250324 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ECOLAB INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000031462 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SOAP, DETERGENT, CLEANING PREPARATIONS, PERFUMES, COSMETICS [2840] ORGANIZATION NAME: 08 Industrial Applications and Services EIN: 410231510 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEF 14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-09328 FILM NUMBER: 25764942 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 ECOLAB PLACE CITY: SAINT PAUL STATE: MN ZIP: 55102 BUSINESS PHONE: 18002326522 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1 ECOLAB PLACE CITY: SAINT PAUL STATE: MN ZIP: 55102 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ECOLAB INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ECONOMICS LABORATORY INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19861203 DEF 14A 1 tm2425999-8_def14a.htm FORM-DEF 14A tm2425999-7_nonfiling - none - 38.713389s TABLE OF CONTENTS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.      ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ​ ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ​ ☒ Definitive Proxy Statement ​ ☐ Definitive Additional Materials ​ ☐ Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 ​ ECOLAB INC. ​ (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)     ​ (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply): ☒ No fee required. ​ ☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials. ​ ☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a6(i)(1) and 0-11 ​ TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ​ OUR PURPOSE ​ ​ An innovative and trusted partner at millions of customer locations, Ecolab Inc. is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that help protect people and the resources vital to life. Customers in more than 40 industries choose Ecolab’s comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments and optimize water and energy use. ​ ​ Protecting people and the resources vital to life Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates deliver solutions designed to improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. We are united by our purpose to make the world cleaner, safer and healthier — helping businesses succeed while protecting people and vital resources. ​ ​ Helping customers succeed From hotels, restaurants and healthcare facilities to food and beverage plants, manufacturing plants and power generation facilities across the globe, Ecolab’s 25,000-strong sales-and-service team uses innovative solutions to help solve the most pressing challenges our customers face. Many of the world’s leading companies rely on Ecolab to help ensure product quality and guest satisfaction, maintain brand reputation and advance progress toward their operational and sustainability goals. ​ ​ Providing personalized service We believe Ecolab’s ultimate competitive advantage is found in our industry-leading sales-and-service forc