World's Most Ethical Companies

We have been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies every year from 2014-2023. We’re one of four banks on the list of 135 companies in 2023. 

The World’s Most Ethical Companies (WME) evaluation is run by the US Ethisphere Institute. The recognition honours superior achievements in transparency, integrity, ethics and compliance, and underscores our commitment to leading with integrity and prioritising ethical business practices.

A global test to measure our performance

External benchmarking and independent third-party evaluation provide transparency and accountability, and shows that our credentials can be trusted. World’s Most Ethical Companies is one of a suite of performance benchmarks that we undertake, including being a B Corp and our RIAA Certification that span our whole operations and include hundreds of metrics. Participation in the World’s Most Ethical Companies is entirely voluntary. 

Assessment methodology

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 data points on culture; environmental and social practices; ethics and compliance activities; governance; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. The WME application process uses a comprehensive benchmark and assessment of governance, leadership and reputation, ethics and compliance program, culture of ethics, and environmental and societal impact to determine an objective rating of your organisation and how it stacks up against your peers.

About the Ethisphere Institute

Ethisphere is a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practice. 

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