BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Kellogg has been recognized 12 times since Ethisphere created the rankings in 2007. The company is one of only six honorees in the Food, Beverage and Agriculture category. In 2020, 132 honorees were recognized spanning 21 countries and 51 industries.

“A reputation is a very fragile thing – that’s something our founder recognized more than 100 years ago,” said Kellogg company chairman and chief executive officer Steve Cahillane. “Consumers invite us into their lives every day and make our foods part of their daily meals and special occasions. We earn their trust one bite at a time.”

“We’re honored that Ethisphere has again recognized our company’s legacy of integrity and doing what’s right,” said Gary Pilnick, vice chairman, corporate development and chief legal officer. “We are committed to maintaining a values-based, ethical performance culture and we continuously review our Code of Ethics to ensure it reflects the world we live in. For that reason, we refresh it periodically.”

“Congratulations to everyone at Kellogg for earning this recognition,” said Ethisphere’s CEO, Timothy Erblich. “This is a moment to acknowledge the leaders working to advance corporate cultures defined by integrity and affirm those companies contributing to broader societal imperatives and the greater good.”