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Rockwell Collins Recognized as One of ''2011 World's Most Ethical Companies''

Dépèche transmise le 16 mars 2011 par Business Wire

Rockwell Collins Recognized as One of ''2011 World's Most Ethical Companies''

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the second year in a row, Rockwell Collins was ranked as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies (WME) by the Ethisphere Institute. This annual list recognizes the top organizations leading the way in promoting ethical business standards by exceeding legal minimums for compliance, introducing innovative ideas that benefit the public and influencing their competitors to follow suit.

“At Rockwell Collins, we take pride in conducting our business with honesty and integrity”

“At Rockwell Collins, we take pride in conducting our business with honesty and integrity,” said Gary Chadick, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary.

He went on to say that this award recognizes the commitment the company puts forth to assure that every single employee at Rockwell Collins understands the importance of doing the right thing every time. He also noted that ethics plays an important role in building trust with Rockwell Collins customers, employees and other stakeholders.

This is the fifth year Ethisphere, a think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability, has published the WME rankings, which appear in Ethisphere Magazine’s Q1 issue.

Ethisphere reviewed thousands of companies and evaluated a record number of applications utilizing its propriety methodology through in-depth research and multi-step analysis, naming 110 companies that surpassed their industry peers to this year's World's Most Ethical Companies list. The 2011 list features companies in 38 industries including 43 companies headquartered outside the United States.

“As companies strive to maintain a competitive advantage, good ethics translate into better business, and better business means better bottom lines. Rockwell Collins recognizes the important role that principled practices play in brand reputation, which ultimately is the most valuable asset for a corporation,” said Alex Brigham, Executive Director of the Ethisphere Institute. “Each year, the competition gets more intense for the World’s Most Ethical Companies and this year was no exception with a record number of organizations vying for this distinguished honor. Ethisphere congratulates Rockwell Collins on being one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2011.”

The methodology for the WME ranking includes reviewing codes of ethics, litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities designed to improve corporate citizenship; and studying nominations from senior executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers.

Read about the methodology and view the complete list of the 2011 World’s Most Ethical Companies at http://ethisphere.com/worlds-most-ethical-companies-rankings/.

About Ethisphere Institute
The research-based Ethisphere Institute is a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. The Institute’s associated membership groups, the Ethisphere Council and Business Ethics Leadership Alliance, are forums for business ethics that includes over 200 leading corporations, universities and institutions. These groups are dedicated to the development and advancement of members through increased efficiency, innovation, tools, mentoring, advice, and unique career opportunities. Ethisphere Magazine, which publishes the globally recognized World’s Most Ethical Companies Ranking™, is the quarterly publication of the Institute. Ethisphere provides the only third-party verifications of compliance programs and ethical cultures, Ethics Inside Certification®, Anti-Corruption Leader Verification and Compliance Program Verification. More information on the Ethisphere Institute, including ranking projects and membership, can be found at http://www.ethisphere.com.

About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management, and simulation and training is delivered by 20,000 employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.

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