In this article, we take a look at the 5 most ethical companies in the US. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the free market in the US as it pertains to ethical corporate conduct, go to 22 Most Ethical Companies in the US.
5. Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ:PINC)
Ethisphere Honoree: 15 Times
ESG-Risk Score: 19.9
Premier, Inc. (NASDAQ:PINC) is an American healthcare company based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is among the top ethical companies in the US, owing to it being honored for the 15th time by Ethisphere in 2022.
4. Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI)
Ethisphere Honoree: 15 Times
ESG-Risk Score: 19.4
Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) is an American machinery company based in Columbus, Indiana. It has been an Ethisphere honoree for 15 times as of 2022, and has a low ESG-risk score of 19.4.
Cummins products have led to a reduction in CO2 emissions by more than 21.7 million metric tons since 2014. Moreover, 35 Cummins facilities have met the organization’s goal of zero disposal by 2020.
3. Deere & Company (NYSE:DE)
Ethisphere Honoree: 15 Times
ESG-Risk Score: 16.6
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) has been an Ethisphere Honoree for 15 times as of 2022 and has a low ESG-risk score of 16.6. Deere & Company is making real progress towards sustainability.
In October, 2022, the company announced that Science-Based-Target-initiative (SBTi), the leading body on best practices for emission reductions, has validated Deere & Company’s efforts towards reducing carbon emissions. The company promotes a culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity in the workplace.
2. Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL)
Ethisphere Honoree: 16 Times
ESG-Risk Score: 16.9
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is the second most ethical company in the US. It has the privilege of being an Ethisphere honoree for 16 consecutive years as of 2022. Its ESG-risk is also low at a score of 16.9, indicating best practices in terms of social, environmental and corporate-governance policies.
A year after the company issued its first sustainability bond, it has invested roughly $250 million into green buildings, social progress and renewable energy.
Aflac is also one of the top most equitable companies in the US, with 64% of its board members comprising women and minorities.
1. Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL)
Ethisphere Honoree: 15 Times
ESG-Risk Score: 6.8
Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (NYSE:JLL) is the most ethical company in the US, going by the combination of the number of times it has been an honoree on Ethisphere Index and ESG-risk score on Sustainalytics. Although it was founded in the UK, the company is incorporated in the US and is headquartered in Chicago.
JLL is committed to be a net-zero greenhouse gas emitter by 2040. However, unlike many companies, JLL is not all talk. It has provided its Science-Based-Target-initiative (SBTi) aligned to the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal of the Paris Agreement.
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