Thomson Reuters Named One of Ethisphere's 2013 "World's Most Ethical Companies" for Fifth Successive Year
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
NEW YORK, March 6, 2013 -Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of
intelligent information for businesses and professionals, announced today that
it has been recognised by the Ethisphere Institute, the leading business ethics
think-tank, as one of the 2013 World's Most Ethical Companies (WME).
This is the sixth occasion, and the fifth year in a row, that the company has
been honored for promoting the highest ethical standards. Out of a record number
of nominations for the award, Thomson Reuters secured a position on the list by
implementing and maintaining upright business practices and initiatives that are
instrumental to the company's success, benefit the community and raise the bar
for ethical standards within the industry.
"Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the Trust Principles are a part of
how we do business at Thomson Reuters", said Deirdre Stanley, executive vice
president and general counsel at Thomson Reuters. "Everyone acting on Thomson
Reuters behalf has a responsibility to uphold the standard of ethics inherent in
our policies through their daily work. We are honored to receive this
recognition."
This is the seventh year Ethisphere has published the WME rankings. Through in-
depth research and a multi-step analysis, Ethisphere reviewed nominations from
companies in more than 100 countries and 36 industries.
The methodology for the World's Most Ethical Companies includes reviewing codes
of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the
investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at
activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying nominations
from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.
Read about the methodology and view the complete list of the 2013 World's Most
Ethical Companies at http://m1.ethisphere.com/wme2013/index.html
About Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world's leading source of intelligent information for
businesses and professionals. We combine industry expertise with innovative
technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the
financial and risk, legal, tax and accounting, intellectual property and science
and media markets, powered by the world's most trusted news organization. With
headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minnesota,
Thomson Reuters employs approximately 60,000 people and operates in over 100
countries. For more information, go to www.thomsonreuters.com
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