CORK, Ireland — Johnson Controls has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

This is the 14th time Johnson Controls has been recognized for its ethical business practices and the quality of its global compliance program. Johnson Controls is one of nine honorees in its industry category.

“Bringing integrity to our work every day is critical to meeting our commitments to every one of our stakeholders as we deliver on our mission for healthy people, healthy places, and a healthy planet,” said George Oliver, chairman and CEO of Johnson Controls. “Our team is driven by a commitment to ethical business practice and to respect, inclusion, and diversity because we understand that fostering a strong culture of integrity not only is the right thing to do but also drives business performance through better employee engagement and productivity.”

“This recognition is particularly meaningful because it reflects the effectiveness of our One Team approach to driving a culture of compliance at Johnson Controls,” said Larry Leverett, vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer at Johnson Controls. “Leaders at every level of the organization champion our compliance programs and processes, making ethical and inclusive conduct part of how we do business.”

“While addressing the tough challenges of 2020, we saw companies lead – above all other institutions – on earning the trust of stakeholders through resilience and a commitment to ethics and integrity,” said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. “The World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest values and positively impacting the communities they serve. Congratulations to everyone at Johnson Controls for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.”

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