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Avaya Among 2009 "World's Most Ethical Companies" for Third Consecutive Year
Ethisphere Award Recognizes Real and Sustained Ethical Leadership Within Various Industries
| Source: Avaya Inc.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ--(Marketwire - April 23, 2009) - Avaya Inc., a leading global provider of
business communications applications, systems and services, today announced
it has been named one of the 2009 World's Most Ethical Companies by the
Ethisphere Institute. Avaya earned a spot on the list for the third
consecutive year by going beyond legal minimums, introducing innovative
ideas to benefit the public and serving as a role model for others in the
industry by demonstrating what it takes to be an ethical leader.
"Avaya is honored to be named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies,
validating our commitment to promoting a solid ethical environment within
our corporation," said Peter Liria, senior director, Global Ethics and
Compliance, Avaya. "Ethics are an integral part of running our business
and we strive to ensure all of our employees maintain the high standards we
have set."
This is the third year Ethisphere, a think-tank dedicated to the creation,
advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate
social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability, has published
the WME rankings, which appear in Ethisphere Magazine's Q1 issue.
Through a rigorous, multi-step evaluation process, Ethisphere's researchers
and analysts reviewed more than 10,000 companies in order to determine the
finalists.
"Avaya has proven to be one of the world leaders in upholding high ethical
standards, making it a true standout in its industry, especially as
unethical business actions and decisions grab headlines each day," said
Alex Brigham, Executive Director of the Ethisphere Institute. "The
competition for this year's World's Most Ethical Companies was very strong
and we applaud Avaya for rising to the top. Avaya recognizes that being
ethical is not only the right thing to do, it is also good business
practice and leads to more successful and profitable operations."
The methodology for the WME ranking includes reviewing codes of ethics,
litigation and regulatory infraction histories; evaluating the investment
in innovation and sustainable business practices; looking at activities
designed to improve corporate citizenship; studying nominations from senior
executives, industry peers, suppliers and customers; and working with
consumer action groups for feedback. The 2009 World's Most Ethical
Companies methodology committee, comprised of leading attorneys, government
officials, professors and organization leaders, were consulted early on in
the 2009 WME process and had the opportunity to review and comment on the
methodology used to rate this year's nominees. Ethisphere researchers
further analyze information provided by the companies through
questionnaires.
To view the complete list of the 2009 World's Most Ethical Companies,
please visit www.ethisphere.org/wme2009
About Avaya
Avaya is a global leader in enterprise
communications systems. The company provides unified communications,
contact centers, and related services directly and through its channel
partners to leading businesses and organizations around the world.
Enterprises of all sizes depend on Avaya for state-of-the-art
communications that improve efficiency, collaboration, customer service,
and competitiveness. For more information please visit www.avaya.com.
About Ethisphere Institute
The research-based Ethisphere Institute is a leading international
think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best
practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility,
anti-corruption and sustainability. The Institute's associated membership
group, the Ethisphere Council, is a forum for business ethics that includes
more than 200 leading corporations, universities and institutions. The
Ethisphere Council is dedicated to the development and advancement of
individuals on its membership council through increased efficiency,
innovation, tools, mentoring, advice, and unique career opportunities.
Ethisphere Magazine, which publishes the globally recognized World's Most
Ethical Companies Ranking™, is the quarterly publication of the
Institute. More information on the Ethisphere Institute, including ranking
projects and membership, can be found at http://www.ethisphere.org.