2026 Ethics Premium Report
The Ethics Premium™ connects ethics and compliance investment to outcomes executives recognize: downside protection, recovery speed, and durable performance. Based on a five-year market lookback versus a broad global benchmark, the analysis shows a consistent resilience pattern among companies with strong E&C programs: better stock performance, smaller worst-case declines, faster returns to prior highs, and less time below peak.
Use this report to make a clearer, data-backed case for investing in E&C.
Data That Makes the Case
The business case is straightforward with this data. Strong programs help reduce surprises, strengthen decision-making, and protect trust, all of which support durable performance.
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Outperformance Over 5 Years
7.1%
Smaller Max Drawdown
10.1%
Faster Recovery Time
14.4%
Less Time Underwater
Inside the Report
A board-ready case for investing in ethics and compliance to support durable performance and resilience through volatility.