Recognized Among World’s Most Ethical Companies® for Fifth Consecutive Year
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) has been named a 2025 Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) Community Champion by Ethisphere. This recognition is given for outstanding contributions to the BELA member community — a global network of companies that recognize the inherent value of promoting ethical leadership and a world-class compliance culture.
Active participation in knowledge sharing, regulatory relationship building, and continuous learning were key factors in Unum Group’s selection. These efforts contribute to creating a more knowledgeable, consistent, and collaborative ethical environment.
Ethisphere also recognized Unum Group as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the fifth consecutive year, further underscoring the company’s continued commitment to upholding the highest standards of ethical business practice. Unum Group is one of 136 companies, spanning 20 countries and 44 industries that have been recognized.
“Consistency in delivering quality service drives credibility and is integral to how we fulfill our purpose of helping the working world thrive throughout life’s moments,” said Rick McKenney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Unum Group. “Being recognized by Ethisphere for the fifth consecutive year is a testament to how we operate with integrity, lead with trust and focus on what matters every day to support our customers and each other.”
To compile the list, Ethisphere evaluates company culture, environmental and societal impact, ethics and compliance activities, governance and third-party management practices. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and organize the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.
Unum Group’s achievement is driven by the consistent reinforcement and demonstration of ethical practices by senior leaders, strong written standards for employee conduct, a confidential ethics/whistleblowing hotline, and robust corporate governance practice. Through these efforts, Unum Group ensures it operates with integrity and transparency, reinforcing stakeholder trust and customer confidence.
“Congratulations to Unum Group for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business – employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair.
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