Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Erica Salmon Byrne, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair at Ethisphere, on an exciting launch day for the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies honoree list.

The World’s Most Ethical Companies list features 136 companies from 44 industries across 19 countries; the episode delves into the significance, process, and celebration behind this prestigious designation. Erica discusses the impressive Ethics Premium, revealing that publicly traded honorees have outperformed a comparable index by 7.8%, underscoring the profitability of ethical business practices. Listeners will gain insights into the rigorous application process, the importance of cross-functional relationships, and the global nature of the honoree list. Erica also previews the upcoming Global Ethics Summit and emphasizes the critical role of talent acquisition and retention in corporate success.

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