Milliken & Company Named One of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies®

Ethisphere recognizes manufacturer’s commitment to ethical business practices for the 20th consecutive year

Spartanburg, S.C. - Milliken & Company has been named one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, marking the 20th consecutive year the global diversified manufacturer has received the recognition. Milliken is one of only six companies to be honored every year since the program’s inception in 2007.

The milestone reflects a long‑standing commitment to ethical business practices that are embedded across Milliken’s governance, culture, and operations.

“Earning recognition as a World’s Most Ethical Company for twenty consecutive years reflects something deeply ingrained at Milliken,” said Halsey Cook, president and CEO of Milliken & Company. “That kind of consistency does not happen by chance, and it’s not because of a single policy or leader. It is built over time through a culture that encourages everyone across the organization to make the right choices day after day, even when no one is watching.”

Milliken’s ethics and compliance program is built around formal governance, documented standards, and continuous oversight. Ethics and compliance are integrated into enterprise risk management and reinforced through ongoing training, leadership accountability, and reporting mechanisms that encourage associates to speak up.

In addition to the World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition, Milliken participates in multiple third‑party evaluations related to ethics and integrity, using external perspectives to further strengthen its programs and performance.

Rather than relying on static goals, Milliken continuously evaluates the effectiveness of its approach using measurement, internal review, and external assessments to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.

“Being recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company does not suggest the work is complete,” said Kasel Knight, executive vice president, chief legal officer, and head of sustainability. “It reinforces the importance of maintaining strong systems, remaining transparent, and continuing to evolve as expectations and risks change.”

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is based on Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, which evaluates companies across governance, ethics and compliance, culture, environmental and social impact, and value‑chain practices. The assessment requires extensive documentation and validation of policies, programs, and practices.

“Our World’s Most Ethical Companies process has evolved over the last two decades, and Milliken’s practices have kept pace with our rising expectations” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair. “We know that companies committed to business integrity are best positioned to navigate rapid change. Congratulations to the Milliken team for this consistent recognition.”

To view the full list of this year’s honorees, visit the World’s Most Ethical Companies website.

About Milliken

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Ethisphere

Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies build strong cultures of ethics and integrity. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition program, provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and showcases trends and best practices in ethics with Ethisphere Magazine. Ethisphere also advances business performance through data-driven assessments, guidance, and benchmarking against its unparalleled data: the Culture Quotient dataset reflecting the ethical business practices of 3+ million employees around the world; and the Ethics Quotient dataset, featuring 240+ data points on the ethics, compliance, social, and governance practices of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.