Symantec is proud to announce a full decade on the World's Most Ethical Companies list. See below for a message from Symantec's Office of Ethics & Compliance.
We are very excited to be recognized for the tenth consecutive year as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
Ethisphere and the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes companies that promote ethical business standards, enable employees and managers to make good choices, and shape industry standards by introducing best practices today. The scores are weighted in five categories:
- Ethics and Compliance
- Corporate Citizenship and Responsibility
- Culture of Ethics
- Governance
- Leadership, Innovation and Reputation
Ethisphere helps us benchmark our internal programs, showcase what we do right, and identify where we can improve. Symantec always strives to be better corporate citizens and we are delighted that our efforts have once again been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute.
“We should all be extremely proud that Symantec has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the tenth consecutive year. It is our great responsibility to earn and maintain the trust of our customers around the world as we secure their information and identities. Operating with integrity and a commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior is incredibly important in maintaining that trust. This award reflects that commitment.” - Scott Taylor, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
“Our employees come to work every day committed to making the world a safer place. Their passion and purpose are redefining the cyber security industry, and we’re doing it with a commitment to the highest standards of integrity and ethical operation. This recognition – which marks a full decade of being recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies – is a testament to our employees’ commitment and drive to do the right thing for our customers, our communities, and each other.” - Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer
This year, Ethisphere recognized 124 companies spanning five continents, 19 countries, and 52 industry sectors. Symantec was recognized along with other well-known tech companies, such as Dell, Intel and LinkedIn. For a complete list of the 2017 World's Most Ethical Companies, see Ethisphere's full honoree list.