The Ethisphere Institute recognizes the company for the eighth year in a row with this award because it believes that businesses "face their greatest mandate yet to be ethical."

Prudential has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the eighth consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute®, a global leader in defining and advancing ethical business practices.

Prudential is one of six financial services companies named among the 136 honorees. The Ethisphere assessment contains over 200 questions about culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, and diversity.

"We are proud to be recognized as a company committed to doing business the right way,"

said Prudential Chairman and CEO Charles Lowrey.

"Remaining true to our principles and core values is critical to achieving our purpose and vision, and our customers and stakeholders expect and deserve nothing less. Above all, we must work every day with integrity."

Ethisphere stated in announcing the latest roster that business leaders today

"face their greatest mandate yet to be ethical, accountable, and trusted to drive positive change."

"For nearly 150 years, Prudential employees have strived to serve our customers ethically and responsibly, even during historically tumultuous times like the one we're experiencing today,"

said Ann Kappler, Prudential's general counsel. "Our unwavering commitment to integrity continues to be central to how we fulfill our purpose as a company and keep our promises to all of our stakeholders."

Source: Prudential finance news