Annual recognition highlights organizations that have
demonstrated a commitment to business integrity through robust
ethics, compliance, and governance programs.
CHICAGO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellanova today
announced that Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and
advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has included
the company on its 2024 list of the World's Most Ethical
Companies.
Kellanova has been recognized 16 times since 2007 and is
one of only nine honorees in the Food, Beverage, & Agriculture
industry. In 2024, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20
countries and 44 industries.
"Ensuring that we are a company that operates with transparency
and integrity is integral to who we are at Kellanova. We are
incredibly proud to celebrate this recognition by Ethisphere as one
of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 16th year," said
Steve Cahillane, Kellanova Chairman,
President and CEO.
"It's always inspiring to recognize the World's Most Ethical
Companies®," said Erica Salmon
Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive
Chair. "Through the rigorous review process, we see the
dedication of these organizations to continually improving their
ethics, compliance, and governance practices to the benefit of
all stakeholders. Companies that elevate best-in-class cultures of
ethics and integrity set a standard for corporate citizenship for
their peers and competitors to follow. Congratulations to Kellanova
for achieving this honor and demonstrating that strong ethics is
good business."
"Integrity is the cornerstone
of Kellanova's operations," said John Min, Chief Legal Officer. "This recognition
is a testament to our values of innovation, integrity, and our
purpose to create better days and a place at the table for
everyone."
Methodology and Scoring
The World's Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in
Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, an
extensive questionnaire that requires companies to provide over 240
different proof points on their culture of ethics; environmental,
social, and governance (ESG) practices; ethics and compliance
program; diversity, equity, & inclusion; and initiatives that
support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further
qualitative analysis by our panel of experts who spend thousands of
hours vetting and evaluating each year's group of applicants. This
process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify
truly best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from
organizations across industries and from around the world.
Honorees
To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the
World's Most Ethical Companies website, at
https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees
About Kellanova
Kellanova (NYSE: K) is a leader
in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and
North America frozen foods with a
legacy stretching back more than 100 years. Powered by
differentiated brands including Pringles®,
Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®,
Kellogg's® Rice Krispies
Treats®, RXBAR®,
Eggo®, MorningStar Farms®,
Special K®, Coco
Pops®, and more, Kellanova's vision is to
become the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse,
unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our
passionate people. Our net sales for 2023 were $13 billion.
At Kellanova, our purpose is to create better days and ensure
everyone has a seat at the table through our trusted food brands.
We are committed to promoting sustainable and equitable food access
by tackling the crossroads of hunger, sustainability, wellbeing,
and equity, diversity & inclusion. Our goal is to create Better
Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030 (from a 2015
baseline). For more detailed information about our commitments, our
approach to achieving these goals, and methodology, please visit
our website at https://www.kellanova.com.
About Ethisphere
Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the
standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate
brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business
success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining
core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help
companies build strong cultures of ethics and integrity. Ethisphere
honors superior achievement through its World's Most Ethical
Companies® recognition program, provides a community of industry
experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and
showcases trends and best practices in ethics with Ethisphere
Magazine. Ethisphere also advances business performance through
data-driven assessments, guidance, and benchmarking against its
unparalleled data: the Culture Quotient dataset reflecting the
ethical business practices of 3+ million employees around the
world; and the Ethics Quotient dataset, featuring 240+ data points
on the ethics, compliance, social, and governance practices of the
World's Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit
https://ethisphere.com.
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