International. Johnson Controls is one of four industrial manufacturing companies recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2019. This is the 12th time Ethisphere has recognized the brand since the list began in 2007.
The Ethisphere Institute is a benchmark in defining and advancing ethical business practices, and this honor underscores our commitment to leading with integrity and prioritizing best practices. In total, the 2019 list was comprised of 128 honorees spanning 21 countries and 50 industries. This year's criteria included the overall quality of ethics and compliance programs, corporate citizenship and accountability, leadership and reputation, governance, and organizational culture.
"Acting with integrity and complying with our compliance and ethics policies are a fundamental part of Johnson Controls' values, and research shows that companies with a strong integrity culture perform superiorly when it comes to employee engagement and productivity, " said George Oliver, president of Johnson Controls and CEO.
The companies named to the 2019 list showed a particular commitment to improving company culture and cultivating a more inclusive and transparent work environment, further emphasizing the importance of combining profit and purpose to achieve meaningful success.
"Acting with integrity and complying with our compliance and ethics policies are a fundamental part of Johnson Controls' values, and research shows that companies with a strong integrity culture outperform employee productivity and engagement," said George Oliver, president and CEO.
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