Delphi spin-off Aptiv PLC has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This is the seventh consecutive year that the business earned this recognition.

“This award further validates Aptiv’s mission of enabling the future of mobility through our unique portfolio of safer, greener, more connected solutions, and highlights how our business success is linked to improving the sustainability of our planet and the lives of its citizens,” said Kevin Clark, president and CEO. “We take pride in the positive impact our people and products make for our stakeholders every day, and in doing so, help make Aptiv a sustainable business.”

Aptiv continues to address some of mobility’s toughest challenges through its innovative technologies and deep understanding of the automotive industry, including how the democratization of advanced safety solutions is helping to reduce vehicle-related injuries and fatalities globally, in addition to high-voltage electrification, vehicle light-weighting and electrical architecture optimization decreasing CO2 emissions and improving fuel economy.

Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies are selected using scores generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program; corporate citizenship and responsibility; culture of ethics; governance; and leadership, innovation and reputation.

“We remain committed to conceiving, developing and delivering our advanced solutions in a responsible and sustainable way,” said David Sherbin, senior vice president, general counsel, secretary and chief compliance officer. “By doing so, we ensure the safety of our employees, assess and reduce the impact of our products and supply chain on the environment, and engage and improve our local communities.”