The 18th annual World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition is here, honoring 136 organizations spanning 20 countries and 44 industries. This honors those companies that have demonstrated a commitment to ethical business practices through robust programs that positively impact employees, communities, and broader stakeholders, as well as contributing to sustainable, long-term business growth. In this episode, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair, Erica Salmon Byrne, share her insights on this year’s honorees and explains just how rigorous a process earning this honor really is.

To learn more about the World’s Most Ethical Companies program, as well to view the full list of this year’s 136 honoree companies, please visit worldsmostethicalcompanies.com.