Ethisphere Names A. O. Smith Corporation One of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the Second Time

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A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, has been named one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the second consecutive year. The company is among just 12 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category, out of 136 total honorees across 19 countries and 44 industries.

The recognition is based on Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient® assessment, which evaluates companies through 240+ proof points covering ethics, compliance, governance, environmental and social impact, and value chain initiatives. Chairman and CEO Kevin Wheeler emphasized that ethics forms the foundation of A. O. Smith's business operations and daily values.

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• Second consecutive recognition as one of World's Most Ethical Companies strengthens corporate reputation
• Among select group of 12 companies recognized in industrial manufacturing category

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Company recognized for its commitment to robust ethics, compliance and governance programs

MILWAUKEE, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces today it has been recognized as a 2025 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. 

A. O. Smith is one of only 12 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category.

A. O. Smith has been recognized two years in a row and is one of only 12 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category. In 2025, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries. 

"At A. O. Smith, ethics is the foundation of everything we do," said Kevin Wheeler, chairman and chief executive officer. "Being named one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies is a testament to our team's dedication to doing business the right way and living our values every day." 

The World's Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient^®, which requires companies to provide 240+ different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance; governance; a culture of ethics; environmental and social impact; and initiatives that support a strong value chain. That data undergoes further qualitative analysis by a panel of experts who spend thousands of hours vetting and evaluating each year's group of applicants. This process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify best-in-class ethics and compliance practices from organizations across industries and from around the world.

"Congratulations to A. O. Smith for achieving recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies," said Erica Salmon Byrne, chief strategy officer and executive chair, Ethisphere. "Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business — employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process."

To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the World's Most Ethical Companies website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees. 

About A. O. Smith Corporation
With over 150 years' experience, A. O. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.

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FAQ

What recognition did A. O. Smith (AOS) receive in 2025 from Ethisphere?

A. O. Smith was named one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, marking their second consecutive year receiving this recognition.

How many companies were recognized alongside A. O. Smith (AOS) in the industrial manufacturing category?

A. O. Smith was one of only 12 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category.

What criteria did A. O. Smith (AOS) meet for the 2025 Ethisphere recognition?

The company met Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient® assessment criteria, providing 240+ proof points on ethics, compliance, governance, environmental and social impact, and value chain initiatives.

How many total companies received the World's Most Ethical Companies recognition in 2025?

In 2025, 136 companies across 19 countries and 44 industries were recognized as World's Most Ethical Companies.