For the 16th time, Moline-based John Deere has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
Deere is one of 135 companies from 19 countries and 46 industries to earn the recognition in 2023.
In a Monday, March 13, news release, Deere & Co. said the recognition underscores the company’s commitment to ethical corporate citizenship to provide the food, fuel, fiber and infrastructure to support a growing global population and help Deere’s customers do their jobs more sustainably.
“Sustainability is rooted firmly at the core of Deere’s operations – from business strategies and processes, to technology development. In its recently announced 2022 Sustainability Report, Deere showcased progress towards delivering more sustainable solutions for customers, dealers, shareholders, and supported communities,” the company release said.
That includes Deere’s new ExactShot on-planter fertilizer system, which allows farmers to reduce the amount of starter fertilizer needed during planting by more than 60%. Additional Deere technology-enabled products include the John Deere Autonomous 8R Tractor and tillage solution, See &; Spray, and the E-Power Backhoe.
Deere’s long-term commitment to ethical business and sustainability is also underpinned by its Leap Ambitions. That series of measurable goals is designed to boost economic value and sustainability for farmers and customers. With a mission of helping farmers do more with less, Deere promotes environmental stewardship to protect the planet and sustain the growing needs of future generations.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This honor reinforces the importance of conducting business ethically and sustainably,” said Josh Jepsen, senior vice president and chief financial officer.
“As we continue our Smart Industrial journey, we encourage everyone to foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and integrity each day,” he added. “Thank you to our employees who continue to make John Deere a great place to work.”
The full list of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found here.
To learn more about Deere’s corporate responsibility and sustainability practices, view the company’s 2022 Sustainability Report here.
