Standard Motor Products, Inc. Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies for Second Consecutive Year

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Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) has been named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 by Newsweek and Statista, marking its second consecutive year on the list. The company stands among just 21 companies recognized in the automotive and components sector.

The recognition is based on two key metrics: analysis of over 30 key performance indicators (KPIs) among the top 2,000 US public companies by revenue, and a public survey of 26,000 U.S. residents evaluating corporate social responsibility (CSR) performance in environmental, social, and corporate governance dimensions.

Eric Sills, Chairman and CEO, emphasized SMP's commitment to responsible corporate citizenship, focusing on employees, customers, and communities, viewing sustainable business practices as important for creating long-term stakeholder value.

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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP) is proud to share that it has again been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 by Newsweek and Statista. SMP is honored to be one of only 21 companies in the automotive and components sector included in this list. Companies are recognized for continued effort and results within all aspects of Sustainability - Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance. This recognition reflects SMP's commitment to be environmentally and socially responsible to all stakeholders.

Each year since 2020, Newsweek partners with global research and data firm Statista to rank and compile the list of America's Most Responsible Companies based on two metrics. First, over 30 key performance indicators (KPIs) were researched for the top 2,000 US public companies by revenue. The second is a public survey, which is used to evaluate the companies' corporate social responsibility (CSR) reputation. For this analysis, 26,000 U.S. residents were surveyed, during which respondents were asked to select companies they were familiar with and evaluate both their CSR performance in general and in the three sub-dimensions of environmental, social, and corporate governance.

"At its core, SMP is devoted to being a responsible corporate citizen with commitments to our employees, our customers, and the communities in which we operate," said Eric Sills, Chairman and CEO of SMP. "These values are fundamental to our success. We believe that our key initiatives, and the integration of a sustainable approach to our business creates long-term value for all of our stakeholders."

The complete list can be viewed on Newsweek's site here.

About SMP

With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium replacement parts in the automotive aftermarket and a custom-engineered solutions provider to vehicle and equipment manufacturers in diverse non-aftermarket end markets. SMP sells its products primarily to retailers, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico and other Latin America countries. For more information, download the SMP^® Parts App or visit SMPcorp.com.

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FAQ

Why was Standard Motor Products (SMP) named one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2025?

SMP was recognized for its strong performance in sustainability metrics, including environmental, social, and corporate governance, based on 30+ KPIs and positive public survey results from 26,000 U.S. residents.

How many automotive companies were included with SMP in Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies list?

SMP was one of only 21 companies in the automotive and components sector included in Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 list.

What metrics did Newsweek use to evaluate SMP for the 2025 responsible companies list?

Newsweek evaluated companies using two metrics: analysis of 30+ key performance indicators among top 2,000 US public companies, and a public survey of 26,000 U.S. residents on CSR performance.

How many years has SMP been on Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies list?

SMP has been named to Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies list for two consecutive years, receiving recognition for 2024 and 2025.