World’s most ethical companies named

For the fifth time, the Ethisphere Institute has named Rockwell Automation as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies (WME) – a recognition that highlights companies that outperform industry peers when it comes to business ethics. "The 2013 WME companies are those that truly embrace ethical business practices and demonstrate industry leadership, forcing peers to follow suit or fall behind," commented Alex Brigham, executive director of Ethisphere. "More companies applied for the World's Most Ethical Companies recognition this year than any year in the past, which demonstrates that ethical activity is an important part of many of these companies' business models." "It's because of the decisions our employees make every day that we are regarded as one of the World's most ethical companies," explained Keith D. Nosbusch, Rockwell Automation chairman and CEO. "Integrity is a core company value and a critical part of who we are as a company. It's as important as delivering quality products and providing excellent customer service." Rockwell Automation claims to be the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and assembly systems. It employs around 22,000 people in more than 80 countries.