Ethisphere Names Johnson Controls as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies, Marking 19 Years on the List

Core Insights - Johnson Controls has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, marking the 19th time the company has received this honor, making it one of only five companies to achieve this milestone [1][3] Group 1: Company Recognition - The recognition highlights Johnson Controls' commitment to business integrity through robust ethics, compliance, and governance programs [1] - Chris Scalia, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, emphasized that the company's culture is built on clear expectations and ethical practices, reinforcing their commitment to winning the right way [2] Group 2: Ethics and Compliance Program - The Johnson Controls Code of Ethics, known as Values First, serves as the foundation of its Ethics & Compliance Program, ensuring high standards of integrity in individual conduct and business operations [2] - The assessment for the World's Most Ethical Companies is based on Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which requires companies to provide over 240 documented proof points on their ethics and compliance practices [4] Group 3: Long-term Performance - Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer noted that companies with strong ethics and compliance programs are better positioned for long-term performance, highlighting the importance of embedding ethics into decision-making and strategy [3]