Ethisphere Names A. O. Smith Corporation One of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the Third Time

Core Insights - A. O. Smith Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the third consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to ethics, compliance, and governance [1][2][3] - The company is one of only 13 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, with a total of 138 honorees across 17 countries and 40 industries in 2026 [2] - The recognition is based on Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient®, which evaluates companies on over 240 proof points related to ethics, compliance, governance, and social impact [2] Company Overview - A. O. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in water heating and treatment solutions, manufacturing products for both residential and commercial markets [4] - The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AOS [4] Leadership Commentary - Steve Shafer, President and CEO, emphasized that the recognition reflects the company's strong culture and the commitment of its employees to uphold its values [2] - Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's chief strategy officer, noted that companies with strong ethics and governance programs are positioned for better long-term performance [3]