Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2014 by Ethisphere Institute.
The award recognizes an organization’s continued efforts to build and maintain a superior ethics and compliance program.
“We were honoured to be recognized by the Ethisphere Institute for the second consecutive year,” said GIA president and chief executive officer (CEO) Susan Jacques.
“This designation is truly a testament to the tremendous dedication of GIA staff to conduct every aspect of our global activities with the utmost integrity and according to the best principles of ethical business practice. Everything we do revolves around GIA’s public-benefit mission, and our compliance program is always a priority.”
GIA works to ensure public trust in gems and jewellery through research discoveries, education, laboratory services, and instrument development.
“The entire community of World’s Most Ethical Companies believes that customers, employees, investors, and regulators place a high premium on trust and that ethics and good governance are key in earning it,” said Ethisphere CEO Timothy Erblich.
“GIA joins an exclusive community committed to driving performance through leading business practices. We congratulate everyone at GIA for this extraordinary achievement.”
To be included in the annual list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, organizations must demonstrate an active role in promoting ethical business practices internally and exceeding legal compliance standards.
