ECOLAB

2026 Forte Award Honoree 

Ecolab has proudly called St. Paul, Minnesota, home for more than 100 years and has been a major supporter of Minnesota Opera for more than 35 years. Through its long-standing commitment to strengthening communities, Ecolab has invested in nonprofit organizations locally and around the world. In 2025, Ecolab contributed more than $28 million, logged 66,700 employee volunteer hours, and provided more than $5.8 million in in-kind cleaning and sanitizing product donations to support disaster and crisis relief efforts. Ecolab has been a steadfast partner to Minnesota Opera for more than three decades, with Ecolab leaders serving on the organization’s Board of Directors and bringing engaged leadership and valuable perspective to its work. This enduring partnership reflects Ecolab’s commitment to supporting the Twin Cities community and helping ensure that opera remains a vibrant and integral part of the region’s cultural landscape.