Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: WDC) has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies.
Western Digital has been recognized five times and is one of only six honorees in the technology industry. In 2023, 135 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 46 industries.
“Every year, our ethics and compliance team sets ambitious goals as we seek new ways to train, educate, and familiarize our colleagues with the criticality of ethics in the workplace,” said Tiffany Scurry, SVP and Chief Compliance Officer at Western Digital. “To be recognized by Ethisphere for the fifth year in a row showcases our commitment to doing business the right way every day.”
“Western Digital,” according to the company’s news release, “is on a mission to unlock the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it. With Flash and HDD franchises, underpinned by advancements in memory technologies, we create breakthrough innovations and powerful data storage solutions that enable the world to actualize its aspirations. Core to our values, we recognize the urgency to combat climate change and have committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.”
WDC shares dipped $1.03, or 2.9%, to $35.03.