PR Newswire·Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 AM ET

ETHISPHERE NAMES KIMBERLY-CLARK AS ONE OF THE 2026 WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES®

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NASDAQ: KMB) was named one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.
This is Kimberly-Clark's eighth consecutive year receiving this honor, bringing its total count to eleven.
The company is one of only two honorees in the Consumer Products industry among the 138 global recipients spanning 17 countries & 40 industries.
Jeff Melucci, Chief Strategy, Business Development & Administrative Officer, stated the award reflects the team's commitment to integrity during the company's largest transformation in 154 years.
Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer, noted the recognition highlights Kimberly-Clark's embedding of ethics into everyday decision-making & long-term strategy.
The assessment relies on the proprietary Ethics Quotient®, requiring 240+ documented proof points on practices including governance, risk assessment, & environmental impact.
Ethisphere experts conduct qualitative analysis of applicant data over thousands of hours to evaluate ethics & compliance programs.
Kimberly-Clark operates in over 175 countries with brands holding No. 1 or No. 2 market share in approximately 70 countries.
The full list of 2026 honorees is available on the World's Most Ethical Companies website.