The list recognizes 136 organizations “for their unwavering commitment to business integrity,” with honorees spanning 20 countries and 44 industries.
The world’s four most ethical health systems, according to Ethisphere:
HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.)
Northwell Health (New Hyde Park, N.Y.)
UPMC (Pittsburgh)
University Hospitals (Cleveland)
For the list, Ethisphere uses a proprietary rating system, known as the Ethics Quotient, to conduct a qualitative and quantitative assessment across five categories: third-party management; governance; culture of ethics; ethics and compliance; and environmental and social impact. Companies must apply, which includes an application fee. More information about the evaluation process is available here.