Novo Nordisk named one of the ‘world’s most ethical companies’
- June 2007
Novo Nordisk was recently named one of the ‘world’s most ethical companies’ by Ethisphere Magazine, a national publication dedicated to illuminating the important correlation between ethics and profit. Novo Nordisk was recognised for its strong leadership in ethics and compliance, advancement of industry discourse on social and ethical issues, and positive engagement in the communities in which it operates.
The editors of the magazine chose fewer than 100 companies from a several thousand organisations that they analysed over a six-month period.
“This was a rigorous process that identified a select group of companies that were unequalled in their industries for their commitment to ethical leadership and corporate social responsibility. These organisations go beyond making statements about doing business ethically; they translate those words into action,” said Alex Brigham, executive editor of Ethisphere Magazine.
The process included reviewing companies’ codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at companies’ activities to improve corporate citizenship; studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers; and working with consumer action groups for feedback and rating.
For more information, read the pdf file; "World's most ethical companies ".
