Ethisphere’s Compliance Leader Verification recognizes organizations with an outstanding commitment to achieving a best-in-class ethics and compliance program
Scottsdale, AZ – November 26, 2025 – Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, announced today that Compass Group has earned the coveted Compliance Leader Verification for 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Compass Group is a global leader in food services, operating in around 30 countries, with around 580,000 employees worldwide. Its vision is to be a world-class provider of contract food services and support services, renowned for great people, great service, and great results.
“Congratulations to Compass Group for achieving Compliance Leader Verification recognition. We were particularly impressed by the strength of their Ethics & Integrity team and oversight structure. Their program demonstrates mature risk practices and a clear, well-designed framework for managing risks on a global level,” said Laura Danysh, Senior Ethics and Integrity Advisor, Ethisphere. “What truly distinguishes Compass, however, is its disciplined and effective approach to rolling out core programs which reflects a deep, sustained commitment to doing business the right way.”
The Compliance Leader Verification process involves a rigorous review of an ethics and compliance program and corporate culture. It includes completing the Ethics Quotient® (EQ), a questionnaire covering the elements of an effective program; benchmarking program practices against the World’s Most Ethical Companies®; and extensive document review and interviews with executives and stakeholders.
Compass Group’s performance was evaluated on six key areas: program resources and structure; perceptions of ethical culture; written standards; training and communication; risk assessment, monitoring and auditing; and enforcement, discipline, and incentives.
“Integrity at Compass is a shared responsibility that’s woven into everything we do,” said Stephen Storey, Group Head of Ethics & Integrity at Compass Group.” Being recognized by Ethisphere with the Compliance Leader Verification award is a testament to our teams’ commitment to openness, trust, and accountability. This award reflects how our values drive us to deliver for all our stakeholders with purpose, while raising the bar for compliance leadership in our industry.”
More information about Compliance Leader Verification is available at https://ethisphere.com/what-we-do/leader-verification/
About Ethisphere
Ethisphere® 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 also helps to advance business performance through data-driven assessments, benchmarking, and guidance. Learn more about Ethisphere at https://www.ethisphere.com.
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