MELBOURNE, Fla., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, was recognized as one of the 2010
World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.
This is the second consecutive year the company has secured a
spot on the coveted list by implementing business practices that
are instrumental to the company's success, benefit the community
and raise the bar for ethical standards within the industry.
"Harris Corporation's promotion of a sound, ethical environment
shines within its industry," said Alex
Brigham, executive director of the Ethisphere Institute.
"It shows a clear understanding that operating under the
highest standards for business behavior goes beyond goodwill and
'lip-service' and is intimately linked to performance and
profitability. This year's World's Most Ethical Companies
award was more competitive than ever, because companies realize
that making ethics a priority is critical amidst a tough economic
environment."
Only 100 companies were selected from among a record number
nominated representing 36 industries in 100 nations. Harris
is one of three firms recognized in the Aerospace category, along
with Rockwell Collins and The Aerospace Corporation. A
sampling of other winners includes American Express, Campbell Soup,
Caterpillar, Cisco Systems, Ford Motor Company, General Electric,
Google, Nike, PepsiCo, Starbucks, T-Mobile USA, UPS and Xerox.
"Harris has long understood the importance of an ethics- and
values-based business model," said Howard
Lance, chairman, president and chief executive officer of
Harris. "It's reflected by our mature corporate governance
and business conduct programs as well as our long-standing
initiatives in support of the environment, education and social
responsibility. This award validates our unwavering
commitment to ethics at every level, and we are honored to be named
to the list of the World's Most Ethical Companies."
Through in-depth research and a multi-step analysis, Ethisphere
reviewed thousands of nominations to determine the winners.
The methodology for the ranking includes reviewing codes of
ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating
the investment in innovation and sustainable business practices;
looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship;
and studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers,
suppliers and customers.
Read about the methodology and view the complete list of the
2010 World's Most Ethical Companies at
http://ethisphere.com/wme-2010.
About Ethisphere Institute
The research-based Ethisphere Institute is a leading
international think tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and
sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social
responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. The
Institute's associated membership group, the Ethisphere Council, is
a forum for business ethics that includes over 200 leading
corporations, universities and institutions. The Ethisphere
Council is dedicated to the development and advancement of
individuals on its membership council through increased efficiency,
innovation, tools, mentoring, advice, and unique career
opportunities. Ethisphere magazine, which publishes the
globally recognized World's Most Ethical Companies Ranking™, is the
quarterly publication of the Institute. More information on
the Ethisphere Institute, including ranking projects and
membership, can be found at www.ethisphere.com.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information
technology company serving government and commercial markets in
more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has
approximately $5 billion of annual
revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000
engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing
best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and
services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at www.harris.com.
SOURCE Harris Corporation