Republic Services, Inc. has been named to Ethisphere’s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the eighth time. The company is among 138 honorees representing 17 countries and 40 industries recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and promoting ethical business standards.
“Our company values guide how we operate, and working responsibly and with integrity is non-negotiable,” said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer. “This recognition is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering results the right way.”
The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, based on 240+ documented proof points on company practices that support robust ethics and compliance, including: corporate governance; program structure & resourcing; written standards; training, awareness, & communication; risk assessment & auditing; investigations, enforcement, discipline & incentives; measurement of ethical culture; third-party risk management, and environmental & social impact.
In addition to being named to the World’s Most Ethical Companies list, Republic Services was recently named to the S&P Global 2026 Sustainability Yearbook, recognized for the fifth time as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies and certified as a Great Place to Work for the ninth consecutive year.
