Ethical commitment recognised.

Rockwell Automation has been recognised as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This is the 18th time Rockwell has been included on this prestigious list which honours companies that demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices.

“Being recognised as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies is a meaningful reflection of the values we live every day. Integrity is not just a principle we talk about—it’s how we show up every day for each other and for our customers,” said Rockwell Chairman and CEO Blake Moret. “This honour demonstrates the way our teams consistently choose to do what’s right and the deep commitment of our people to serve our customers with transparency, accountability, and care. We’re proud of this honour, and even more proud of the values that guide how we operate and the trust we strive to earn in every interaction.”

Ethics and integrity are among Rockwell’s highest scoring drivers of employee engagement, nurtured and cultivated through a robust commitment and a strong “speak up” mindset, including the company’s long-standing Ombuds program which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025. Rockwell also requires 100% of its Board of Directors, employees, and contractors to complete annual ethics training.

Rockwell was one of 138 honorees recognised in 2026 and is one of only two honorees in the Diversified Machinery industry. The ranking spans 17 countries and 40 industries. 

“Congratulations to Rockwell Automation, Inc. for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®. As we mark the 20th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs are built for better long-term performance,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair.

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Ethics in automation.

“Automation and Ethical Sourcing” is the name of a new position paper from the International Society of Automation (ISA). The paper explores how industrial automation technologies and practices can help organizations strengthen ethical sourcing across global supply chains, advancing transparency, accountability, worker safety and environmental stewardship while supporting long-term business resilience.

“Ethical sourcing has become a key factor for organizations seeking to earn and keep trust,” said Claire Fallon, CEO of ISA. “ISA’s new position paper asserts how important automation is to improving supply chain visibility and reducing risk to people and the environment. Automation helps decision makers move from good intentions to measurable action.”

Across critical industries, stakeholders like customers, employees, investors and regulators are demanding greater visibility into how goods and services are produced and delivered. ISA’s position paper outlines key ethical sourcing principles that address this drive, including upholding human rights and fair and safe working conditions, minimizing environmental impacts, improving supply chain transparency, ensuring product quality and safety and committing to continuous improvement.

The paper also emphasizes that automation can enable and scale ethical sourcing efforts. Artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and digital twins can be leveraged to monitor operations, assess sourcing risks and identify focused opportunities to reduce impacts on ecosystems. The paper also describes how blockchain can support traceability and transparency through immutable records, helping to validate claims and strengthen confidence in supply chains. Advanced controls and robotics can enable remote or autonomous operations that reduce human exposure to harsh or unsafe conditions, while safety systems and cybersecurity controls help reduce the likelihood and consequences of incidents that could harm people or the environment.

The paper outlines practical actions decision makers can take to help companies and industries realize the benefits of automation when it comes to ethical sourcing. These recommendations include supporting the development and adoption of industry standards, expanding education and training pathways aligned to automation careers and strengthening professional skills through certification and certificate programs. ISA also encourages organizations to foster cybersecurity cultures that prioritize security alongside efficiency and safety, reinforcing the integrity of digitally connected supply chains.

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