Kellogg Company was included in the prestigious Ethisphere’s second-annual “World’s most ethical companies” list. The award was revealed during the Ethisphere and Forbes joint-conference, entitled “Driving profit through ethical leadership,” held in New York City.

“We are honored to be recognised by Ethisphere for our steadfast commitment to ethics and social responsibility,” said Neil Nyberg, vice-president and chief ethics and compliance officer, Kellogg Company. “Our founder, W.K. Kellogg, built our company on a foundation of integrity and respect, and our people are dedicated to continuing this legacy by living these values each and every day.”

Ethisphere Institute is dedicated to the research and promotion of profitable best practices in global governance, business ethics, compliance and corporate responsibility, among its membership companies. Researchers and analysts reviewed over 10,000 of the world’s leading companies in six continents in order to determine the finalists. The 2008 “World’s most ethical companies” methodology committee is comprised of leading attorneys and government officials, professors and leaders who care about ethical and honest business practices.

“Kellogg Company is among the companies honored this year because they have developed impressive and meaningful ethical business practices, making them true standouts within their industries,” said Alexander Brigham, executive director of Ethisphere Institute. “They go well beyond legal minimums, opting instead to bring about innovative ideas that contribute to the public well being.”

The day-long conference, which featured Forbes editors and executives from world-renowned corporations, universities and ethics organisations, focused on ethical culture and leadership and highlighted companies’ experiences and ethical challenges, provided advice on preparing for ethical dilemmas and gave viewpoints from an investor’s perspective. The conference culminated with recognising Ethisphere magazine’s 2008 “World’s most ethical companies” at an evening awards dinner.

The list of “World’s most ethical companies” will also be featured in the Q2 issue of Ethisphere magazine. More information can be found at http://www.ethisphere.com.