MADISON, N.J., Feb. 23, 2021 // PRNewswire // - Realogy (NYSE: RLGY), leading provider of residential real estate services in the U.S., was recognized for the tenth consecutive year as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Realogy is one of only four honorees in the real estate industry and amongst fewer than one-quarter of the 2021 honorees who have received the designation for ten or more years.
"Celebrating 10 years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies is an incredible distinction and a milestone achievement for Realogy's employees who demonstrate our commitment to ethics every day," said Ryan Schneider, Realogy chief executive officer and president. "This designation is especially meaningful following such an extraordinary year, and I am so proud of how our employees continued to uphold our values as they supported our affiliated agents, franchise owners, consumers, and each other in helping keep America moving with integrity above all else."
Shacara Delgado, Realogy's chief ethics and compliance officer, added: "Even as we navigated change and disruption in an unprecedented year, Realogy employees stayed true to our values and operated with the same unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity that we've demonstrated for ten consecutive years. This year's acknowledgement honors the lasting and consistent commitment we've made over the years to ensure integrity is part of who we are at Realogy."
In addition to its robust Ethics and Compliance program, Realogy's focus on ethics and integrity is demonstrated through its many community, diversity, and environmental sustainability initiatives and accolades, including:
More information about Realogy's commitment to ethics and integrity and the company's dedication to responsible corporate citizenship can be found in the 2020 Realogy Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
"Ten years of operating with integrity is no small feat, especially while addressing the tough challenges of 2020. Realogy reached this milestone in a year when earning trust was more important than ever and remained steadfast in its ongoing commitment to ethics and integrity," said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. "They continue to demonstrate their commitment to the highest values and positively impact the communities they serve. Congratulations to everyone at Realogy for earning the World's Most Ethical Companies designation for a remarkable tenth year in a row."
Methodology & Scoring
Grounded in Ethisphere's proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World's Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.
This year, the process was streamlined and question set was expanded to gauge how applicants are adapting and responding to the global health pandemic, environmental, social, and governance factors, safety, equity, and inclusion and social justice.
Honorees
In 2021, 135 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 47 industries.
SOURCE Realogy Holdings Corp.
Realogy's company-owned real estate brokerage, is the largest residential brokerage company in the United States, operates under several of Realogy's brands and also provides related residential real estate services.