World’s Most Ethical Companies^® Honorees

“Public expectations for corporate social responsibility and transparency continue to grow. To thrive, businesses increasingly need public, customer and employee trust. In this environment, leaders will succeed only if ethical behavior is a foundation of their organization’s culture.”

“At Avanade, we act with integrity and respect, and behaving ethically is a cornerstone of how we realize results for our clients and their customers in today’s digital world. As more organizations embrace and reap the benefits of smart technologies, one of the biggest challenges leadership will face is how to manage the ethical, moral and human dilemmas that these new sources of data create. The real leaders of tomorrow will be those who know how to harness digital innovation to deliver business value in an ethical and trustworthy way.”

“In the next decade, the businesses that are strongest in the market also are likely to be the most ethical. As we look toward the future, customers expect to see transparent and ethical practices from businesses, and will pay more in dollars and loyalty to support ones that reflect their values. As we focus on transforming health care in North Carolina, we recognize that our commitment to doing the right thing has been — and will continue to be — the foundation of our great success.”

“The healthcare industry is complex and highly regulated to assure protection to those served. But, above all, it is high ethical standards that offer the best protection and service to subscribers of healthcare plans. It is these standards, along with sound corporate governance – when present in a culture that values these standards – that assure the day to day conduct of the business is as ethical as possible.”

“Today, successful organizations keep ethics at the forefront and alive for employees. Over the next ten years, I foresee an even greater focus on corporate ethics among companies throughout all industries. As we move forward, collaboration will become even more critical to securing new business, and in order for collaboration to truly work, trust must be part of the equation.”

“Companies and organizations have to bet on forming integral human beings with humanized process that live their own codes of ethics, develop their own strategic planning and their plans thinking on the person, the contribution to society and the environment, since ‘A company is what its people are and the people will be what their leaders are’.”

“Customers’ expectations are high and rising when it comes to corporate ethical behavior and reputation. These expectations are factored into daily purchasing decisions and will come at a much higher cost for businesses if sustainable practices and global challenges such as climate change are not already a major focus.”

“The pace of innovation is quicker than ever in an increasingly competitive world, and ethical business practices will be imperative to win fair and square. We must continually strive to uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain a cultural of compliance while innovating to meet customers' evolving needs.”

“Over the last 10 years, we have seen growing expectation for companies to behave ethically. The next 10 years will see Ethics becoming no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a fundamental prerequisite to any organization’s license to operate. For companies who are leaders in this area, it will become a competitive advantage."

“At ManpowerGroup, an ethical approach to business has been part of our DNA for almost 70 years. Today and in the future, increasing transparency of business practices will mean employees, customers, suppliers and shareholders alike want to know that meaningful work is being done ethically. That’s why our 27,000 colleagues across 80 countries take pride in doing well by doing good every day and why we continue to have the most trusted brand in our industry.”

“Earning and keeping the trust of our customers and other stakeholders is of the utmost importance. With so many divisive issues in play, the ability to work together toward solutions requires a foundation of trust. It is more important than ever to be recognized as having the right systems and culture in place to retain the trust of those we serve.”

“A strong commitment to ethics, integrity and transparency in every aspect of business is vital not only for success but for survival. World’s Most Ethical Company honorees set the bar to help achieve and measure ethics goals.”

“Customers are gaining access to more choices and more information than ever before. As they evaluate who they can trust, a company's record of ethical behavior may very well be the deciding factor.”

“Integrity is one of Quintiles’ core values, because at the heart of our work is doing what’s right – for patients, customers and employees. Maintaining ethical standards is essential to earning and retaining the trust of our customers. As the science and technology related to drug development become increasingly complex with the evolution of personalized medicine and genomics, it will be even more critical for all our stakeholders to trust us and the work we do so we can continue to deliver the advances that improve human health.”

“As business leaders, we're faced with a challenge around protecting our most valuable asset: information. In our increasingly connected world, we are generating, storing, and managing more data than ever before, and being attacked is inevitable. Companies that are thinking ethically and acting with integrity need to secure their data - cybersecurity, privacy, and sound data management practices are part of our ethical responsibility.”

“At TE Connectivity we prioritize being a good corporate citizen. Our values -- integrity, accountability, teamwork and innovation -- define how we lead and guide our daily decisions and relationships with partners and customers. As businesses expand, there are increased pressures on performance and competitiveness that can test corporate ethics. It's all the more critical for leaders to set and live up to high ethical standards.”

“The demand to maintain ethical business standards will only increase as time goes on. With evolving technologies and economic needs, we need to constantly ensure that strong business ethics are the foundation of organizations, especially in a changing, and often global, business landscape.”

“Being an ethical company means doing the right thing for all stakeholders including employees, customers, shareholders and communities. It also means being your customer’s most trusted choice. Over the next 10 years, we believe operating an ethically strong company will require even more investment, education and commitment by employees and leadership. It will be a critical element of operating a healthy, successful organization.”