According to the Ethisphere website, The World’s Most Ethical Companies® Methodology Advisory Panel is comprised of leading attorneys, government officials, professors, and organization leaders who care about ethical and honest business practices. The panel periodically reviews and refines the Ethics Quotient® survey and World’s Most Ethical Companies Methodology to ensure their relevancy. Advisory Panel members are not involved in the honoree selection process, and all input and feedback provided to Ethisphere is reflective of each member’s personal viewpoint and is not representative of their respective organizations.

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 brings together leading global companies to define and promote best practices for ethics and compliance; and helps to advance business performance through data-driven assessments, benchmarking, and guidance.