Kimberly-Clark United States recognized among the World’s Most Ethical Companies 2026

Kimberly-Clark, based in the United States, has been recognized as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2026” by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing ethical business standards.

This marks the eighth consecutive year and the eleventh time overall that the company has received this distinction. Kimberly-Clark is also one of only two companies from the consumer products sector included among the 138 honorees spanning 17 countries and 40 industries.

 

According to the organization, the evaluation is based on the proprietary Ethics Quotient® methodology, which includes more than 240 criteria covering corporate governance, compliance programs, ethical culture, risk management, and social and environmental impact.

The company stated that the recognition reflects the ongoing commitment of its global teams to integrity and responsible decision-making, particularly as it advances a major business transformation focused on long-term sustainable growth.

Ethisphere highlighted that recognized companies distinguish themselves by embedding ethics into both strategy and day-to-day operations, contributing to stronger long-term performance.