Rockwell Automation Honored as a 2019 World’s Most Ethical Company for the Eleventh Year

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March 1, 2019

Rockwell Automation has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Recognized for the eleventh year by the Ethisphere Institute, Rockwell Automation is among a list of 128 global companies that profoundly illustrate how they are the driving force for improving communities, building capable and empowered workforces, and fostering corporate cultures focused on ethics and a strong sense of purpose.

“Our reputation for integrity is built on the decisions we make every day, and I am proud that Ethisphere has recognized our commitment to ethics once again,” said Blake Moret, Chairman, and CEO, Rockwell Automation. “Our integrity value is a business imperative that helps us attract great customers, employees, and partners.”

“Today, employees, investors and stakeholders are putting their greatest trust in companies to take leadership on societal issues. Companies that take the long view with a purpose-based strategy are proven to not only outperform but last,” said Ethisphere’s Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Erblich. “I congratulate everyone at Rockwell Automation for earning this recognition.”
 

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