Johnson Controls announced it has been named for the third consecutive year as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. The Institute said it was recognizing the company "for going beyond legal minimums, introducing innovative ideas to benefit the public, and forcing its competitors to follow suit by consistently raising the bar for what it takes to be an ethical leader."

"Johnson Controls is honoured to be named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, recognizing our commitment to ethics throughout our corporation globally," said Jerry Okarma, vice president, secretary and general counsel. "Our leadership is dedicated to communicating the importance of ethics as a critical part of running the company, and our employees strive to maintain the high standards we have set for ourselves."

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