ETHISPHERE NAMES UPMC AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES® FOR THE 7th TIME

Pittsburgh (March 11, 2025) – UPMC has once again received the World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

UPMC has been recognized seven times in a row and is the only organization honored in the integrated healthcare system category. In 2025, a total of 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries.

"We are deeply honored to be recognized by Ethisphere as a World's Most Ethical Companies® honoree for the seventh time," said Mary Beth Jenkins, president and CEO of UPMC Health Plan, executive vice president of UPMC and president of UPMC Insurance Services. "This prestigious distinction reflects the unwavering dedication of our entire team to uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical practices. At UPMC, we believe that ethical behavior is the cornerstone of trust and excellence in patient care and services. I am incredibly proud of our commitment to these principles and the positive impact it has on our community and the health care industry."

The 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® honorees outperformed a comparable index of global companies by 7.8 percentage points from January 2020 to January 2025.

"Congratulations to UPMC for achieving recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies®. Behind this honor is a true dedication and a commitment to advancing business integrity. This approach is good for business—employees and other stakeholders value companies that prioritize the kinds of practices we measure with our process," said Erica Salmon Byrne, Ethisphere's chief strategy officer and executive chair.

To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the World's Most Ethical Companies website, at worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

About UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees—including more than 5,000 physicians—care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

About Ethisphere

Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Companies turn ethics, compliance, and culture into a business advantage by leveraging Ethisphere's data-driven program and culture assessments featuring the latest guidance and the practices of hundreds of global organizations across the 8 pillars of an ethical culture, and 240+ ethics, compliance, social, and governance data points delivered through a proprietary software platform. Ethisphere also honors superior integrity programs through World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition, brings together a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and advances ethical business practices through the Global Ethics Summit, Ethisphere Magazine and the Ethicast podcast. For more information, visit ethisphere.com.

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UPMC Media Contact
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Phone: 412-295-2610

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Phone: 412-983-3836

Ethisphere Media Contact
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