Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has been recognized as one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

This is the 18^th time Rockwell has been included on this prestigious list which honors companies that demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices.

"Being recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies is a meaningful reflection of the values we live every day. Integrity is not just a principle we talk about-it's how we show up every day for each other and for our customers," said Rockwell Chairman and CEO Blake Moret. "This honor demonstrates the way our teams consistently choose to do what's right and the deep commitment of our people to serve our customers with transparency, accountability, and care. We're proud of this honor, and even more proud of the values that guide how we operate and the trust we strive to earn in every interaction."

Ethics and integrity are among Rockwell's highest scoring drivers of employee engagement, nurtured and cultivated through a robust commitment and a strong "speak up" mindset, including the company's long-standing Ombuds program which celebrated its 40^th anniversary in 2025. Rockwell also requires 100% of its Board of Directors, employees, and contractors to complete annual ethics training.

Rockwell was one of 138 honorees recognized in 2026 and is one of only two honorees in the Diversified Machinery industry. The ranking spans 17 countries and 40 industries. View the full list of 2026 honorees.

"Congratulations to Rockwell Automation, Inc. for achieving recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies®. As we mark the 20^th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs are built for better long-term performance," said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair.

Learn more about Rockwell's commitment to ethics and integrity.

Published March 18, 2026

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Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more pr oductive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise® to life across industrial enterprises, visit https://www.rockwellautomation.com.

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