A Blueprint for Future-proofing Your Ethics and Compliance Program
Data and Insights from the World’s Most Ethical Companies
A strong Ethics & Compliance program provides the Foundation organizations need to Thrive in times of heightened uncertainty.
Is your program prepared to safeguard against major pitfalls that could affect your bottom line and damage your company’s reputation?
In this report you will learn how the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies leverage ethical practices to build trust with their stakeholders and drive profitability through risk mitigation.
- Section 1: Ethics and Compliance
Does your Ethics and Compliance program have “have a seat at the table?” - Section2: Culture of Ethics
What is the role of managers when building an ethical culture?” - Section 3: Environmental and Societal Impact
How are your ESG values reflected throughout your supply chain? - Section 4: Governance
Defining the oversight role of boards in managing organizational risk. - Section 5: Leadership and Reputation
Ensure your leadership and company reputation are an asset
Ethics and Compliance Program
The right program structure is the foundation for a strong Ethics and Compliance program. Who represents your program and how much influence do they have in the executive decision-making process? Explore how leading organizations position their programs for the greatest impact.
Did you know?
79% of the World’s Most Ethical Companies have a Chief Ethics and/or Compliance Officer as their senior leader
Culture Of Ethics
Consistent ethical behavior starts with a strong culture. Many organizations fall short of their professed culture by not investing the most important contributors to your culture—your managers. How are your equipping your managers to bring your culture to life? Explore how the World’s Most Ethical Companies® build, measure, and maintain a culture of ethics across their organization.
Did you know?
99% of World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees provide ethics and misconduct training to their people managers.
Environmental and Societal Impact
Organizations are increasingly judged by their impact, positive or negative, on the environment and society. As this business landscape shifts, it is important to assess not only your company’s impact, but the impact of your partners and suppliers. Learn how leading companies drive positive impact within their organization and at every link in the supply chain.
Did you know?
93% of World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees regularly communicate with their third-party business partners about ESG.
Governance
Governance and management controls are the first and last line of defense when it comes to mitigating risk. Your Board of Directors should provide the
independent oversight and guidance to keep your company operating and growing in the right way. Discover how providing standalone risk training and resources for your Board can protect your organization.
Did you know?
87% of World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees provide some form of standalone training to their Board.
Leadership and Reputation
Trustworthy and reliable leadership can have a positive impact on a company’s reputation and overall value. Conversely, questionable, or chaotic behavior at the leadership level can send companies into a rapid downward spiral. Learn important factors for assessing and mitigating reputational risk.
Did you know?
Up to 85% of a company’s value is comprised of intangible assets such as Brand, Intellectual Property and reputation.