- Ecolab Announces 5% Trade Surcharge in the United States
Apr 16, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. announced today a 5% trade surcharge on all of its solutions and services in the United States, effective May 1, 2025. This surcharge is intended to mitigate the impact of rising raw material costs due to recent changes in international trade policies. With the implementation of this surcharge, Ecolab's focus remains on delivering value that exceeds the total price increase, helping to offset the impact for customers.
Christophe Beck, Ecolab’s chairman and chief executive officer, said, "At Ecolab, our customers are our priority, and we are committed to delivering exceptional value and best-in-class outcomes, no matter the circumstances. Our robust and agile global supply chain is a competitive advantage that sets us apart in the marketplace. Through our 'local for local' model, we've strategically positioned ourselves to ensure that more than 90% of our sales are produced close to our customers, allowing us to effectively navigate challenges like this with confidence.
"We are leveraging the strength of Ecolab to mitigate the impact of the 10% global baseline tariff. However, global tariffs greater than 10% and the 145% tariff placed on China are having broader impacts on the cost of some raw materials, packaging, and equipment. We cannot fully mitigate these increases, necessitating adjustments in our pricing. Because of the proactive actions we have taken in our supply chain, we are currently able to limit the price increase to 5% for our customers in the United States. This surcharge supports our commitment to reliable product supply and allows us to continue to invest in the areas that help us deliver the best outcomes for our customers. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and stand ready to take decisive, market-driven action to adjust the surcharge accordingly.
"For more than a century, Ecolab has been a steadfast partner to our customers in their time of need. Through our proactive actions, we are confident in our ability to deliver exceptional total value to customers and superior returns for shareholders in 2025 and beyond."
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers 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. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com
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- Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) Secures US$2 Billion Credit Facility for Corporate Flexibility
Apr 9, 2025
Ecolab recently enhanced its financial flexibility by securing a $2 billion credit facility maturing in 2030, aimed at general corporate purposes such as share repurchases and debt repayment. Additionally, the company proposed a governance amendment to limit officer liability. During the last quarter, Ecolab’s shares recorded a 4% decline, which aligns with broader market trends as the S&P 500 experienced a 12% drop due to ongoing trade uncertainties. While these corporate actions reflect proactive management, they add weight to the overall market sentiments, contributing to the company's performance over this period.
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Ecolab's recent financial maneuvers, notably the $2 billion credit facility acquisition for share repurchases and debt reduction, could bolster its long-term financial strength and potentially enhance shareholder returns. These steps might influence Ecolab's revenue and earnings growth positively by providing financial leverage to support its expansion strategies into high-growth sectors like data centers and Life Sciences. While the broader market pulled back, Ecolab's shares have seen a 4% decline recently, yet over a longer five-year period, the company exhibited resilience with a 31.7% total return. This return provides context that, despite short-term volatility, Ecolab has historically delivered shareholder value.
Compared to the broader US Chemicals industry and the market over the past year, Ecolab surpassed both, demonstrating its ability to sustain performance in challenging conditions with its strong 53.9% earnings growth. However, its current share price of $254.27 remains at a discount of approximately 26% to the consensus analyst price target of $283.71, reflecting potential valuation upside. These factors indicate that the financial flexibility gained from recent initiatives could align with Ecolab's strategic goals, supporting future revenue and earnings growth projections to achieve the analysts' expectations of $2.7 billion in earnings by 2028. As analysts are in broad agreement, they suggest a strong conviction in these growth opportunities despite acknowledged risks, such as currency fluctuations and tariff changes.
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- Ecolab Inc.'s (NYSE:ECL) Recent Stock Performance Looks Decent- Can Strong Fundamentals Be the Reason?
Apr 2, 2025
Most readers would already know that Ecolab's (NYSE:ECL) stock increased by 8.5% over the past three months. Given its impressive performance, we decided to study the company's key financial indicators as a company's long-term fundamentals usually dictate market outcomes. In this article, we decided to focus on Ecolab's ROE.
ROE or return on equity is a useful tool to assess how effectively a company can generate returns on the investment it received from its shareholders. In short, ROE shows the profit each dollar generates with respect to its shareholder investments.
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How Do You Calculate Return On Equity?
The formula for return on equity is:
Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity
So, based on the above formula, the ROE for Ecolab is:
24% = US$2.1b ÷ US$8.8b (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2024).
The 'return' is the yearly profit. One way to conceptualize this is that for each $1 of shareholders' capital it has, the company made $0.24 in profit.
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What Is The Relationship Between ROE And Earnings Growth?
So far, we've learned that ROE is a measure of a company's profitability. We now need to evaluate how much profit the company reinvests or "retains" for future growth which then gives us an idea about the growth potential of the company. Assuming everything else remains unchanged, the higher the ROE and profit retention, the higher the growth rate of a company compared to companies that don't necessarily bear these characteristics.
Ecolab's Earnings Growth And 24% ROE
To begin with, Ecolab has a pretty high ROE which is interesting. Secondly, even when compared to the industry average of 9.9% the company's ROE is quite impressive. This likely paved the way for the modest 9.6% net income growth seen by Ecolab over the past five years.
Next, on comparing Ecolab's net income growth with the industry, we found that the company's reported growth is similar to the industry average growth rate of 9.3% over the last few years.NYSE:ECL Past Earnings Growth April 2nd 2025
The basis for attaching value to a company is, to a great extent, tied to its earnings growth. What investors need to determine next is if the expected earnings growth, or the lack of it, is already built into the share price. This then helps them determine if the stock is placed for a bright or bleak future. Is Ecolab fairly valued compared to other companies? These 3 valuation measures might help you decide.
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Is Ecolab Efficiently Re-investing Its Profits?
Ecolab has a three-year median payout ratio of 49%, which implies that it retains the remaining 51% of its profits. This suggests that its dividend is well covered, and given the decent growth seen by the company, it looks like management is reinvesting its earnings efficiently.
Besides, Ecolab has been paying dividends for at least ten years or more. This shows that the company is committed to sharing profits with its shareholders. Our latest analyst data shows that the future payout ratio of the company is expected to drop to 32% over the next three years. Regardless, the ROE is not expected to change much for the company despite the lower expected payout ratio.
Summary
In total, we are pretty happy with Ecolab's performance. In particular, it's great to see that the company is investing heavily into its business and along with a high rate of return, that has resulted in a sizeable growth in its earnings. The latest industry analyst forecasts show that the company is expected to maintain its current growth rate. To know more about the company's future earnings growth forecasts take a look at this freereport on analyst forecasts for the company to find out more.
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- 60% Of This Ecolab Insider's Holdings Were Sold
Mar 25, 2025
From what we can see, insiders were net sellers in Ecolab Inc.'s (NYSE:ECL ) during the past 12 months. That is, insiders sold the stock in greater numbers than they purchased it.
While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether.
Ecolab Insider Transactions Over The Last Year
In the last twelve months, the biggest single sale by an insider was when the Executive VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer, Machiel Duijser, sold US$1.5m worth of shares at a price of US$264 per share. That means that an insider was selling shares at around the current price of US$253. We generally don't like to see insider selling, but the lower the sale price, the more it concerns us. Given that the sale took place at around current prices, it makes us a little cautious but is hardly a major concern. Machiel Duijser was the only individual insider to sell shares in the last twelve months.
You can see the insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year depicted in the chart below. If you click on the chart, you can see all the individual transactions, including the share price, individual, and the date!
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Ecolab Insiders Are Selling The Stock
There was substantially more insider selling, than buying, of Ecolab shares over the last three months. We note Executive VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer Machiel Duijser cashed in US$1.5m worth of shares. On the other hand we note Independent Lead Director David MacLennan bought US$106k worth of shares. Generally this level of net selling might be considered a bit bearish.
Insider Ownership
Many investors like to check how much of a company is owned by insiders. We usually like to see fairly high levels of insider ownership. It appears that Ecolab insiders own 0.1% of the company, worth about US$80m. While this is a strong but not outstanding level of insider ownership, it's enough to indicate some alignment between management and smaller shareholders.
So What Do The Ecolab Insider Transactions Indicate?
The stark truth for Ecolab is that there has been more insider selling than insider buying in the last three months. Despite some insider buying, the longer term picture doesn't make us feel much more positive. But since Ecolab is profitable and growing, we're not too worried by this. Insiders own shares, but we're still pretty cautious, given the history of sales. We'd practice some caution before buying! So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Ecolab and understanding these should be part of your investment process.
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- Ecolab Delivers on Commitments to Save Water in Historic AI Era
Mar 21, 2025
This World Water Day, Ecolab reinforces its continued water leadership and highlights new opportunities for water savings driven by AI
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Water is the world’s most essential resource, and it’s only grown more critical in the age of AI. During this transformative digital revolution, Ecolab, a global sustainability leader that maximizes growth and performance through water solutions and infection prevention services, has continued to meet its goals and work with customers to deliver profitability while advancing optimized water use.
By 2030, it is estimated that AI-related growth will demand additional power equivalent to the annual needs of India1 and as much water to meet the annual drinking water needs of the United States2. As the world navigates the growth of AI and high-tech data centers, there is a unique opportunity to leverage AI to help drive efficiency and innovation in circular water management to improve operational processes and conserve natural resources. Ecolab’s mission to help protect water while driving business growth is more important than ever.
"The rapid acceleration of AI technology is increasing demands on our water and energy resources, yet it also offers unprecedented opportunity to address the water crisis through proprietary connected systems and powerful insights," said Christophe Beck, chairman and CEO of Ecolab. "By leveraging AI to reduce, reuse and repurpose water throughout business operations, we can continue to win the right way by delivering positive performance for customers while protecting natural resources."
Ecolab, together with its customers, made significant progress in 2024 to advance water stewardship and help build a more resilient and profitable future. This World Water Day, Ecolab celebrates these achievements in protecting water resources while continuing to grow. Highlights from Ecolab’s 2024 Year in Water include:
Water conservation: Ecolab helped customers conserve more than 226 billion gallons of water, equivalent to the annual drinking water needs of more than 781 million people. By 2030, Ecolab aims to help conserve 300 billion gallons of water annually, equivalent to the drinking water needs of 1 billion people. Business growth: Ecolab continued to grow its Global Water business through the acquisition of Barclay Water Management, helping enhance its water safety and digital monitoring solutions. AI-driven solutions: Ecolab collaborated with Digital Realty to deploy an AI-driven water conservation solution in 35 of Digital Realty’s U.S. data centers, aiming to improve water use efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Water treatment partnerships: Nalco Water, Ecolab's water and process management business, partnered with Danieli to enhance industrial water treatment for the metals industry, aiming to improve production processes, reduce carbon and water footprints, and lower costs. Consumer engagement: Ecolab elevated awareness of the importance of water during New York Climate Week with its "Every Drop Counts" exhibit in Bryant Park. It also continued its annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which reports on the state of water stewardship around the world. Leading certifications: Ecolab continued pursuing Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification, bringing its total count of AWS-certified facilities to 12. Ecolab also earned the Water Stewardship Verified (WAVE) certification for its leading water stewardship efforts. Innovative funding: Ecolab participated in a $10 million funding round led by Emerald Technology Ventures to accelerate the global deployment of an innovative PFAS treatment technology, the LEEF System®. Convener of water action: As cofounder of the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC), an industry-driven, CEO-led initiative under the UN Global Compact, Ecolab is committed to addressing the global water crisis. Over the past year, Ecolab helped the WRC make significant strides towards its 2030 roadmap:
Investing in Safe Water and Sanitation: Along with Microsoft, Starbucks, Xylem, Reckitt, Gap Inc. and others, Ecolab contributed to the Water & Climate Resilience Fund by WaterEquity. This innovative impact fund has raised more than $100 million, aiming to provide safe water or sanitation access to 15 million people across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Championing California's Water Resilience: As Basin Champion for drought-stricken California, Ecolab convened the second annual forum of the California Water Resilience Initiative (CWRI). This private sector initiative accelerates coordinated, collective action to achieve a water-resilient future for California, aligning with public sector goals. Recognition: Ecolab received public accolades for sustainability, climate and water leadership from CDP, JUST Capital, the Dow Jones and Barron's, among others. Smart Water Navigator: Ecolab continued to offer its informative digital tool to help businesses understand the full value of water in their operations and achieve water goals.
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Ecolab’s mission to protect vital resources and deliver business growth is more critical now than ever in the age of AI. By prioritizing smart water management, Ecolab is helping businesses perform while building a more resilient and positive future. Learn more at: https://www.ecolab.com/expertise-and-innovation/water.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers 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. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com
Follow us on LinkedIn @Ecolab, Instagram @Ecolab_Inc and Facebook @Ecolab.
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1Bloomberg Law, "AI Computing on Pace to Consume More Energy Than India, Arm Says," April 2024. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-computing-on-pace-to-consume-more-energy-than-india-arm-says.
2Ecolab analysis of data from Lei, N., & Masanet, E. (2022) and Goldman Sachs (2024).
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- Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on April 29, 2025
Mar 18, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast to discuss its 2025 first quarter results. A news release containing first quarter results is expected to be issued before market open on April 29, 2025.
Details for the public webcast are as follows:
TIME: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 DURATION: One hour LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast and supplemental data will be available on Ecolab’s website.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers 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. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com
Follow us on LinkedIn @Ecolab, Instagram @Ecolab_Inc and Facebook @Ecolab.
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- Ecolab (ECL) Down 2.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
Mar 13, 2025
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Ecolab (ECL). Shares have lost about 2.6% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Ecolab due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates review have trended upward during the past month.
VGM Scores
Currently, Ecolab has a nice Growth Score of B, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Notably, Ecolab has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
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- Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Basic Materials Stocks Now
Mar 13, 2025
Two factors often determine stock prices in the long run: earnings and interest rates. Investors can't control the latter, but they can focus on a company's earnings results every quarter.
We know earnings results are vital, but how a company performs compared to bottom line expectations can be even more important when it comes to stock prices, especially in the near-term. This means that investors might want to take advantage of these earnings surprises.
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The Zacks Earnings ESP, or Expected Surprise Prediction, aims to find earnings surprises by focusing on the most recent analyst revisions. The basic premise is that if an analyst reevaluates their earnings estimate ahead of an earnings release, it means they likely have new information that could possibly be more accurate. The core of the ESP model is comparing the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, where the resulting percentage difference between the two equals the Expected Surprise Prediction.
The last thing we will do today, now that we have a grasp on the ESP and how powerful of a tool it can be, is to look at a qualifying stock. Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) holds a Zacks Rank #3 at the moment and its Most Accurate Estimate comes in at -$0.01 a share eight days away from its upcoming earnings release on March 21, 2025.
By taking the percentage difference between the -$0.01 Most Accurate Estimate and the -$0.02 Zacks Consensus Estimate, Lithium Americas Corp. has an Earnings ESP of 45.45%.
LAC is part of a big group of Basic Materials stocks that boast a positive ESP, and investors may want to take a look at Ecolab (ECL) as well.
Slated to report earnings on April 29, 2025, Ecolab holds a #3 (Hold) ranking on the Zacks Rank, and it's Most Accurate Estimate is $1.51 a share 47 days from its next quarterly update.
Ecolab's Earnings ESP figure currently stands at 0.07% after taking the percentage difference between its Most Accurate Estimate and its Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51.
Because both stocks hold a positive Earnings ESP, LAC and ECL could potentially post earnings beats in their next reports.
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- Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for March 13, 2025
Mar 11, 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Christophe Beck, Chairman of the Board & CEO Ecolab Inc., will address financial analysts at the J.P. Morgan 2025 Industrials Conference on Thursday March 13, 2025. Ecolab will offer a webcast of Mr. Beck’s presentation. Details for the webcast are as follows:
TIME: 9:00am EDT DATE: Thursday March 13, 2025 DURATION: Approximately 35 minutes LOCATION: www.ecolab.com/investor ARCHIVE: A replay of the webcast will be available through April 14, 2025.
To access the webcast, visit the Events & Presentations section of Ecolab’s Investor website at www.ecolab.com/investor and click on the webcast details.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers 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. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets. www.ecolab.com
Follow us on LinkedIn @Ecolab, Instagram @Ecolab_Inc and Facebook @Ecolab.
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- Ecolab Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 19th Consecutive Year
Mar 11, 2025
The recognition highlights Ecolab’s commitment to ethics, integrity and leadership
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life, today announced it has been named one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Ecolab has earned the recognition for 19 consecutive years since Ethisphere’s inaugural award in 2007.
"Ecolab’s high performance stems from our commitment to doing what’s right, the right way," said Christophe Beck, Chairman and CEO, Ecolab. "Our team’s dedication to operating responsibly and serving our customers with integrity is what fuels our growth and enables our positive impact."
Ecolab strives to operate ethically, responsibly and sustainably, and the company’s 48,000 associates are committed to upholding the highest legal and ethical standards. The Ecolab Code of Conduct outlines the principles and ethics that the company expects all associates to adhere to when acting on its behalf. The values reflected in the Code of Conduct help Ecolab continue to succeed in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.
The World's Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide more than 240 different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by its panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year's group of applicants. This process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from organizations across industries and from around the world.
To access the complete list of Ethisphere’s 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies, visit: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers 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. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.
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About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Companies turn ethics, compliance, and culture into a business advantage by leveraging Ethisphere’s data-driven program and culture assessments featuring the latest guidance and the practices of hundreds of global organizations across the 8 pillars of an ethical culture, and 240+ ethics, compliance, social, and governance data points delivered through a proprietary software platform. Ethisphere also honors superior integrity programs through World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition, brings together a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and advances ethical business practices through the Global Ethics Summit, Ethisphere Magazine and the Ethicast podcast. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.
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