DALLAS, Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark
Corporation today announced it has been recognized by Ethisphere, a
global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical
business practices, as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical
Companies.
"At Kimberly-Clark, we are inspired to make lives better for
people all around the world," said Jeff
Melucci, Kimberly-Clark's General Counsel. "Being named to
this list reflects the commitment of our global employees to our
values of accountability and authenticity."
"We take pride in conducting business with the highest ethics
and an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing in all that
we do," said Kurt Drake,
Kimberly-Clark's Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. "Our high
expectations for compliance allow us to earn the continued trust of
our customers, consumers and shareholders."
Grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the
World's Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more
than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices,
ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and
initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as
an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices
of organizations across industries and around the globe.
"Congratulations to everyone at Kimberly-Clark for
earning this recognition," said Ethisphere's Chief Executive
Officer, Timothy Erblich. "This is a
moment to acknowledge the leaders working to advance corporate
cultures defined by integrity and affirm those companies
contributing to broader societal imperatives and the greater
good."
Kimberly-Clark is recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies for the fifth time and is one of only 3 honorees in the
Consumer Products industry. In 2020, Ethisphere recognized 132
honorees spanning 21 countries and 51 industries.
The full list of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies can be
found at: https://www.worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.
Learn more about Kimberly-Clark's commitment to ethics and
compliance at:
https://www.kimberly-clark.com/responsibility/ethics-governance.
About the Ethisphere Institute
The Ethisphere®
Institute is the global leader in defining and advancing the
standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate
character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has
deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards
using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate
character and measure and improve culture. Ethisphere honors
superior achievement through its World's Most Ethical Companies
recognition program and provides a community of industry experts
with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA). More
information about Ethisphere can be found at:
https://ethisphere.com.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and
its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in
more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an
understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products
that help individuals experience more of what's important to them.
Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex,
Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus,
Neve, Plenitud, Viva and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2 share
positions in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that
support a healthy planet, build strong communities, and ensure our
business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest
news and to learn more about the company's 148-year history of
innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com or follow us on Facebook
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