Month: February 2019

Companies recognized for exemplifying and advancing corporate citizenship, transparency and the standards of integrity

New York, NY – February 26, 2019 – Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, today announced the designation of 128 honorees representing 21 countries and 50 industries as the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies. The list includes 16 first-time honorees and eight organizations that have been named to the list every year since 2007.

The companies on the list have met rigorous criteria across five categories covering the quality of their ethics and compliance program, organizational culture, corporate citizenship and responsibility, governance, and leadership and reputation.

More than ever, the data from the process shows global companies stepping up to advance society and addressing issues like diversity and inclusion, supporting the rule of law, and advancing human rights.

“Today employees, consumers and stakeholders value companies that show both a commitment to business integrity, and also have the organizational humility to never stop seeking improvement. The World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees understand that this approach has a profound impact on communities and is the foundation for broader success and profitability,” said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. “We congratulate all honorees for making our world a better place by blending profit and purpose in a meaningful way.”

The thirteenth class of honorees is among the most sophisticated in cultivating a culture of integrity: measuring whether employees are comfortable speaking up, view leadership as trustworthy and take personal ownership in making sure the company is an ethical place to work.

“Responsibility has been a hallmark of IBM’s culture for 107 years – from our labs to our boardroom – and we’re honored to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies,” said IBM Chairman, President and CEO, Ginni Rometty. “We know our clients and the consumers they serve expect more than groundbreaking innovation and expertise. They want to work with a partner they trust, and one that works to make the world better, safer and smarter. We are deeply committed to these values.”

“Our T-Mobile team has created and cultivated an Un-carrier culture that is all about driving change, taking a stand for what’s right and setting a new bar for others to follow,” explained T-Mobile CEO, John Legere. “I’m so proud that their commitment to doing what’s right has earned us a spot on the World’s Most Ethical Companies list for the 11th straight year!”

Ethisphere’s long-standing belief that financial performance and ethics go hand-in-hand continues to be validated by the “Ethics Premium.” Ethisphere’s annual practice of tracking how the stock prices of publicly traded honorees compare to the Large Cap Index found that listed World’s Most Ethical Companies outperformed the large cap sector over five years by 14.4 percent and over three years by 10.5 percent.

“At the heart of Milliken is a set of strong beliefs about the way we conduct business. We know that ethical practices matter to our customers, our communities and our associates,” explained Milliken & Company President and CEO, Halsey M. Cook. “Being named to the World’s Most Ethical Companies list for 13 years is an honor as we strive to make a positive impact with every action we take.”

“At its core, Sony is committed to ethical and responsible business practices,” said Sony Corporation President and CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida. “Operating with integrity and sincerity is as central to the identity of Sony as is our groundbreaking spirit of innovation, which is why we are proud to be named as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies.”

“We are honored to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the eighth time now,” said Tata Steel CEO & MD, Mr. T V Narendran. “The Tata name evokes a sense of trust, credibility and integrity to many millions of stakeholders in India and overseas. This equity of the Tata group has been earned through our conduct and operating principles. This recognition enables us to stay committed to operate with high ethical standards.”

At the celebratory Gala Dinner commentator and journalist, “New York Times” best-selling author, and a former White House Press Secretary, Dana Perino will deliver the keynote address. Nicknamed the ‘voice of reason’ on Fox’s “The Five,” Ms. Perino will share a perspective gleaned from her time in the Bush White House, appointment by President Obama to the Broadcasting Board of Governors, volunteer work in Africa, and mentorship of young girls. The 2019 Gala will take place March 12 at Cipriani 42nd Street^®. To learn more visit: https://www.worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/gala/.

Methodology & Outcomes
The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is based upon Ethisphere’s Ethics Quotient^® (EQ) framework, which offers a quantitative way to assess a company’s performance in an objective, consistent and standardized manner. All companies that participate in the assessment process receive an Analytical Scorecard providing them with a benchmark of how they stack up against leading organizations against a definitive criteria of core competencies.

Honorees
The full list of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

Follow the conversation on Twitter under 2019 #WorldsMostEthicalCompanies.

Best practices and insights from the 2019 honorees will be released in a report and webcast in March and April of this year. Sign up to receive the report.

About Ethisphere
The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character and measure and improve culture. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA). More information about Ethisphere can be found at: https://ethisphere.com.

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Attendees to Hear from Established and Invested Global Leaders from AT&T, Arm, The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, Bayer, Infosys, Visa, and more

NEW YORK, NY February 20, 2019 – Ethisphere, global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices today announced the addition of leading General Counsels, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officers, and Chief Communication Officers to the executive leadership profiles headlining many of the sessions at the upcoming 11th Annual Global Ethics Summit March 13-14 in New York City. The Summit is Ethisphere’s premier annual event connecting the most respected and diverse class of company leaders, inspiring company integrity to improve business performance. Studies, including data from Ethisphere’s annual Ethics Premium research, shows how organizations with a strong ethical culture regularly outperform their market peers—underscoring the value of prioritizing a strong, innovative ethics program in an ever-changing business environment.

In 2019, Ethisphere will expand upon its tradition of offering one of the most compelling platforms for leadership connectivity and diverse, pan-industry voices at the 2019 Global Ethics Summit, which will feature faculty members representing the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) community. Founded by Ethisphere, BELA is a 250-member strong globally recognized organization of leading companies interested in sharing best practices in governance, risk management, compliance, and ethics.

“The companies that comprise our BELA community have essentially self-selected to be at the forefront of ethics and compliance program improvement. Each member, regardless of company scale or industry positioning, understands that they cannot address the complexities in the global business environment alone,” said Kevin McCormack, Ethisphere’s Vice President for Global Thought Leadership and Programs. “BELA members consistently seek out their peers with diverse experience and disciplines and apply this knowledge-sharing in very practical ways, making their participation at the Global Ethics Summit extraordinarily valuable. The community excels at taking very purpose-driven approaches which enable better performance and embeds leading practices into the overall business strategy. The impact and vision during this Summit is of a very rare kind, and a result of a very dedicated involvement from across the BELA community. At a time where the public has increasingly put their trust in the actions and voices of companies, our BELA community—and the entire Summit delegation for that matter—has created more actionable methods for improving corporate integrity.”

At this year’s Summit, featured faculty of more than 75 executives will include robust representation from BELA member companies, which comprises members from 30 industries headquartered in 15 different countries. Driven by a global desire to advance integrity, BELA has also expanded to South Asia and includes a community of over 20 select multinationals who have taken on a leadership role in inspiring best practices in ethics, integrity, and anti-corruption efforts across India and South Asia. Among the featured faculty members from the BELA community who will contribute to a selection of diverse and forward-thinking conversations at the Summit are:

• Diana L. Sands, Senior Vice President, Office of Internal Governance and Administration, The Boeing Company
• David S. Huntley, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, AT&T Inc.
• Inderpreet Sawhney, Group General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Infosys
• Leonard Shen, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, Visa, Inc.
• Jeannine D’Amico Lemker, Assistant General Counsel, Office of Legal Compliance, Microsoft Corporation
• Joseph Moan, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and Associate General Counsel, The Coca-Cola Company
• Stacey Hanna, General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance, Lonza
• Paul Gennaro, Senior Vice President, Brand and Corporate Communications, and Chief Brand and Communications Officer, Voya Financial
• Kathryn Ditmars, Global Litigation Director and General Counsel, Americas, JLL
• Thomas Pfennig, Head of Compliance, Bayer AG
• Noreen Fiero, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
• Tim Fitzgerald, Chief Information Security Officer, Arm
• Michele M. Brown, SVP, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel, Leidos

These additions are among the standout leadership joining a faculty of over 75 speakers from some of the most transformational companies around the world, with plans to address organizational character and ethical values across global stakeholders.

“Doing things the right way builds trust. Consumers want to buy products and services from companies they trust. Investors only invest in companies they trust. And top talent seeks employment with companies they trust,” AT&T’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer David S. Huntley said. “Our BELA membership affords us the opportunity to exchange ideas and share transformational practices that help us continue to build this trust. We could not be more pleased to be part of strengthening global business ethics through our conversations at this Summit.”

“As a founding member of Ethisphere’s BELA South Asia Chapter, I am thrilled to represent Infosys and share the unique perspectives we have gained as a community and throughout my career in compliance-related fields,” said Infosys Group General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Inderpreet Sawhney. “As a multinational company with a global reach, we understand the value of operating an ethical company. The Global Ethics Summit will provide a window into the minds of great compliance professionals from around the world, and I am honored to be a part of this expert faculty.”

“The pharmaceutical trade is among the most heavily regulated industries in the world, with no margin for error when it comes to complying with laws and regulations,” said Thomas Pfennig, Head of Compliance at Bayer AG. “We have tremendous confidence in our internal compliance management system to embed integrity across our company. At the same time, we strive for continuous improvement and innovations in our area to support our leading business practices. The BELA community is highly valuable when it comes to convening leaders and offering forums like the Global Ethics Summit, where peer-to-peer connections serve as an inspiring sounding board for taking our efforts to the next level. Each year, I am humbled to be part of a community that supports world-class experts and the ways in which I can contribute to trusted conversations, data-driven insights, and measurable tactics for further improvement.”

Now in its 11th year, the Summit is expected to attract more than 500 attendees from an expansive set of industries and will offer participants the opportunity to engage in candid and interactive discussions.

Registration is now open for the 2019 Global Ethics Summit, with special rates for tickets still in effect. To learn more and to register, visit https://globalethicssummit.ethisphere.com. Follow the conversation on Twitter under #GlobalEthicsSummit19.

The recap of the 2018 Summit experience and recordings of panel sessions are available for download at https://insights.ethisphere.com/10th-annual-global-ethics-summit.

About BELA
Founded by Ethisphere, the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) is a globally recognized organization of leading companies collaborating together to share best practices in governance, risk management, compliance, and ethics. BELA’s membership has since grown to a large community of companies who recognize the inherent value of promoting ethical leadership and world-class compliance culture. Learn more about BELA by visiting https://bela.ethisphere.com. To nominate a company to join BELA, contact Director of Member Engagement Sarah Neumann at [email protected].

About Ethisphere

The Ethisphere® Institute is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust, and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition program, provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and showcases trends and best practices in ethics with Ethisphere Magazine. Ethisphere is also the leading provider of independent verification of corporate ethics and compliance programs that include Ethics Inside® Certification and Compliance Leader Verification™. More information about Ethisphere can be found at https://ethisphere.com.

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