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Ethisphere names SCA among world's most ethical companies

17 Mar '15

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SCA, a leading global hygiene and forest products company, has been recognised as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, for the eighth consecutive year.

Only three companies in the forestry, paper, and packaging category were honoured this year and SCA is one of them. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation highlights companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and translate their words into action.

The SCA corporate core values of respect, responsibility, and excellence, and the code of conduct, form the basis for the commitments to environmental and social responsibility. SCA is continuously conducting risk analyses, training, audits, and other monitoring processes to ensure compliance with the code of conduct.

The Ethisphere Institute has defined principles stating precise methodology for what makes a company ethical and for what the institute considers to be the most important factors, which include ethics and compliance program, corporate citizenship and responsibility, culture of ethics, governance, leadership, innovation, and reputation.

Kersti Strandqvist, senior vice president, group function sustainability, SCA said, “SCA places strong emphasis on corporate responsibility and we are honoured to be named one of the world’s most ethical companies for the eighth consecutive year. This award reflects the trust we strive to earn each day from our customers, consumers and business partners, and how our employees manage our extensive operations in a responsible way.”

The World’s Most Ethical Companies Methodology Advisory Panel is comprised of leading attorneys and government officials, professors and organization leaders who care about ethical and honest business practices.

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. We have a deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character. (GK)

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