U.S. Steel Earns “World’s Most Ethical Companies” Honor for 5th Year

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): United States Steel Corporation has once again been named among the “World’s Most Ethical Companies®” by Ethisphere, marking its fifth consecutive year receiving the distinction. The company remains the sole honoree in the Metals, Minerals & Mining category, reinforcing its leadership in ethical governance and compliance.

President and CEO David B. Burritt stated that the recognition reflects the company’s people-driven culture, where integrity is embedded in everyday operations. As U. S. Steel celebrates 125 years of operations, it continues to focus on responsible growth, transparency, and long-term stakeholder value.

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The company’s ethical legacy traces back to the “Gary Principles,” established by co-founder Elbert H. Gary, which emphasized fairness, honesty, and openness. These principles have since evolved into the S.T.E.E.L. Principles that guide its enterprise-wide conduct.

Executives including Scot Duncan and Victoria McKenney highlighted employee commitment as central to maintaining a strong ethical culture.

Ethisphere’s evaluation is based on its Ethics Quotient®, assessing governance, compliance frameworks, risk management, and environmental and social impact through extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis.