What are the most ethical companies in the world? In 2025, 136 organizations have been recognized for their “unwavering commitment to business integrity,” spanning 19 countries and 44 industries. This ranking, prepared by Ethisphere, has become the global benchmark for ethics and corporate responsibility.

What is the Ethisphere ranking and why is it important?

Since 2006, Ethisphere has promoted the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” initiative, a program that highlights companies operating under the highest standards of ethics and transparency. This recognition aims to reflect companies’ commitment to corporate governance, sustainability, and compliance culture.

In its 19 years of existence, the list has recognized organizations that set a benchmark in their respective industries, ensuring that their operations align with principles of social responsibility and best business practices.

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Which are the most ethical Mexican brands in 2025?

The list includes Mexican companies such as BIMBO and CEMEX, which have secured their position in this ranking, reaffirming their commitment to business ethics.

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Which are the most ethical companies of 2025?

1. A.O. Smith Corporation
2. Accenture
3. ADM
4. AECOM
5. AES
6. Aflac Incorporated
7. Airbus
8. Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
9. Anywhere Real Estate Inc.
10. Aptiv PLC
11. Assurant
12. Autodesk
13. Avangrid Inc
14. Best Buy Co., Inc.
15. BMO
16. Booz Allen
17. Cambia Health Solutions
18. Capgemini
19. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
20. CBRE, Inc.
21. Cementos Progreso
22. CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.
23. Charoen Pokphand Group
24. CHS Inc.
25. Clarios
26. Cognizant
27. Colgate-Palmolive Company
28. Covenant Health
29. Dana Incorporated
30. Dell Technologies
31. Eaton Corporation
32. Ecolab
33. EDP, SA
34. Elbit Systems of America
35. Eli Lilly and Company
36. FedEx Corporation
37. Fifth Third Bank
38. Flex
39. Fortive Corporation
40. Frontera Energy
41. General Motors
42. Genpact
43. Grupo Bimbo
44. HCA Healthcare Inc.
45. HCLTech
46. Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
47. Henry Schein, Inc.
48. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
49. Hitachi, Ltd.
50. HP Inc.
51. Hubbell Incorporated
52. Iberdrola
53. IBM
54. IndusInd Bank Limited
55. Infosys Limited
56. Ingredion
57. Intel Corporation
58. International Paper
59. J.M. Smucker Co.
60. JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated)
61. John Deere
62. Johnson Controls
63. Kao Corporation
64. Kellanova
65. Kimberly-Clark
66. Kohl’s
67. L’Oréal Groupe
68. Lam Research
69. Leidos
70. Lincoln Electric
71. Lincoln Financial
72. Linde PLC
73. Lonza
74. Magna International Inc.
75. ManpowerGroup
76. Mastercard
77. Medtronic
78. Micron Technology
79. Milliken & Company
80. Natura Cosméticos S/A
81. Noblis
82. Nokia
83. Northumbrian Water Group
84. Northwell Health
85. nVent
86. NW Natural Holdings
87. Oshkosh Corporation
88. Pacific Life
89. Parsons Corporation
90. Paychex, Inc.
91. PepsiCo, Inc.
92. Pfizer Inc.
93. Premier, Inc.
94. Principal Financial Group

What are the selection criteria?

The evaluation process is rigorous and includes a detailed analysis based on more than 240 indicators measuring key aspects such as:

• Ethics and compliance program
• Ethical culture and corporate governance
• Corporate citizenship and social responsibility
• Leadership and reputation

The evaluation is based on the Ethics Quotient (EQ), a questionnaire that compares each company’s practices with the best global strategies. Additionally, public information about its reputation and regulatory compliance is analyzed.

Ethisphere not only recognizes the world’s most ethical companies but also plays a key role in spreading best business practices through initiatives like:

• Global Ethics Summit: A platform to discuss corporate ethics trends.
• Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA): A community of companies committed to ethics and compliance.
• Ethisphere Magazine and the Ethicast podcast: Publications and educational content on the importance of business values.

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How does this recognition impact companies?

Being part of the world’s most ethical companies ranking provides significant benefits:

• Greater trust from consumers and partners: Ethical companies generate higher loyalty and customer attraction.
• Market differentiation: In a transparency-driven environment, this recognition helps companies stand out.

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