5 Most Ethical Companies in the US

2. Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL)

Ethisphere Honoree: 16 Times

ESG-Risk Score: 16.9

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is the second most ethical company in the US. It has the privilege of being an Ethisphere honoree for 16 consecutive years as of 2022. Its ESG-risk is also low at a score of 16.9, indicating best practices in terms of social, environmental and corporate-governance policies. 

A year after the company issued its first sustainability bond, it has invested roughly $250 million into green buildings, social progress and renewable energy.

Aflac is also one of the top most equitable companies in the US, with 64% of its board members comprising women and minorities.