IBM:World's most Ethical Company

The international Business Machines Corporation is an American multinational informational technology company headquarted in New York And operates in over 170 countries worldwide.The  company was founded in  1911,in new York as the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) which was later renamed as "International Business Machines" in 1924.The company basically deals with production and selling of computer hardware,middleware and software and provide hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.


Recently in 2019,Ethisphere Institute announced its list of 2019's most ethical companies in the field of information and technologies to receive the reward.The recognition highlights companies like IBM,working with partners and clients to do the right thing and operating with full integrity and ethically everyday.

http://thequill.in/2019/03/09/ibm-named-one-of-the-2019-worlds-most-ethical-companies/

In the present world where almost all the companies whether big or small are somewhere found to be indulged in unethical business practices be it in the field of handling data,the impact of automation and AI on jobs,and diversity and inclusive practices.Even the governments,businesses and individuals are examining the ethics of how companies work and are voicing their concerns all over the world.In other words,the world is very much in need of organisations that act responsibly and ethically.


For more than a century,The IBM have sought to earn and keep the trusts of our clients,partners,employees and the society where we live and work.Our thoughtful,comprehensive and holistic approach considers the impact of IBM's products and operations in the environment,The sustainability of our global supply chain,and the governance,ethics an integrity of the company.This is why around 95% of fortune 500 companies rely on IBM to handle their data.

IBM has adopted policies that promotes inclusion and treat people with dignity and respect and the legacy even continues today.Their commitment to genetics privacy and LGBTQ for their employees to advocating for public policies that reflect their values.IBM's  Principles of trust and transparency are just the reflection of the new era of ethics.

For IBM,ethical behavior and good corporate citizenship are both the right thing to do and is the business approach.The most successful organisations always focus on values and purpose to drive their long term thinking and make the world a better place for all of its stakeholders.This has been IBM's approach for more than a century now and this is how we shall continue to think and operate as new technologies arise and shape our life and the society.

Thank You.

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