Milliken & Company Recognized as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2025
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, March 19, 2025 / Milliken & Company has once again been honored as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere in 2025, marking its 19th consecutive year on the prestigious list. This recognition underscores the global manufacturer’s steadfast commitment to integrity and ethical business practices. Notably, Milliken is one of only six companies to have been recognized every year since the award’s inception in 2006.
Commitment to Integrity and Ethical Leadership
“Earning a spot on the World’s Most Ethical Companies list year after year is a testament to the dedication of our associates worldwide who uphold our core values,” said Halsey Cook, Chairman and CEO of Milliken & Company. “We appreciate this continued recognition from Ethisphere and remain committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards across our operations.”
Throughout 2024, Milliken continued advancing corporate governance, ethics, and compliance. Key initiatives included implementing enhanced data protection policies, launching comprehensive training programs, and introducing new compliance courses for employees. The company also achieved ISO 27001 certification, completed a thorough third-party risk management audit, and maintained a Gold rating from EcoVadis.
“We foster a culture where ethical decision-making is embedded in our daily operations,” said Kasel Knight, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Sustainability Officer at Milliken. “Business ethics serve as the foundation of our company, and this recognition motivates us to continually enhance our standards.”
The World’s Most Ethical Companies Recognition Process
Ethisphere’s assessment is based on its Ethics Quotient®, a comprehensive questionnaire that evaluates companies across more than 240 criteria, including ethical culture, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, ethics and compliance programs, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and responsible value chain practices. In 2025, a total of 136 honorees spanning 19 countries and 44 industries were recognized.
“Milliken’s longstanding presence on the World’s Most Ethical Companies list is a remarkable achievement,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chairman of Ethisphere. “Ethisphere’s mission is to promote business integrity, and Milliken’s ongoing dedication to ethical leadership sets a benchmark for others in the industry. We congratulate Milliken once again on this well-deserved recognition.”
For the full list of this year’s honorees, visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies website: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.
For more information, visit: https://ethisphere.com.
