AT&T Recognized as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies

AT&T* has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

This is the 3rd consecutive year AT&T has received this accolade, and AT&T is the only U.S.-based telecommunications company on the list. In 2022, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 45 industries.

“Ethical decision-making is embedded in everything we do,” said AT&T CEO - John Stankey. “Focusing on ethics, integrity and building trust helps turn our customers into advocates and adds to our competitive advantage, and we’re proud to be on this list once again.”

“In my role at AT&T, driving an ethical culture is one my most critical responsibilities,” said David Huntley, AT&T Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer. “Never before has the integrity of corporate institutions been questioned at the level they are questioned today. To be acknowledged with this award three years in a row, is a testament to our employees and the customers we serve.”

“Today, business leaders face their greatest mandate yet to be ethical, accountable, and trusted to drive positive change,” said Ethisphere CEO - Timothy Erblich. “We continue to be inspired by the World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to integrity, sustainability, governance, and community. Congratulations to AT&T for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.”

Methodology & Scoring
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.
Honorees
The full list of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies can be found at:  https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

SOURCE: AT&T NEWS