John Deere Honored as One of 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies®

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Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has been recognized as one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, marking its 18th appearance on this prestigious list. The company stands out as one of only 12 honorees in the Industrial Manufacturing industry.

The 2025 recognition includes 136 honorees from 19 countries and 44 industries. Companies must provide over 240 proof points demonstrating their commitment to ethical practices, including governance, compliance, environmental and social impact, and value chain initiatives. The selection process involves thorough qualitative analysis by expert panels.

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• Consistent ethical business recognition strengthens company's reputation and brand value
• One of only 12 companies recognized in Industrial Manufacturing sector, demonstrating industry leadership

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This marks the 18^th occasion Deere has been recognized on this prestigious list

MOLINE, Ill., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) has been named one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies^® by Ethisphere, marking its 18th recognition and distinguishing it as one of only 12 honorees in the Industrial Manufacturing industry. This accolade underscores Deere & Company's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of ethical business practices globally. 

"This honor truly reflects the deep commitment our employees, dealers, and partners have to conducting business the right way every day," stated Kellye Walker, senior vice president and chief legal officer at Deere & Company. "It underscores our unwavering commitment to integrity, a core value that has consistently earned us this recognition year after year."

The 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies^®:

• Includes 136 honorees from 19 countries and 44 industries.
• Requires applicants to provide over 240 different proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance, governance, a culture of ethics, environmental and social impact, and initiatives that support a strong value chain.
• Involves a thorough qualitative analysis of each application by a panel of experts who spend thousands of hours reviewing and evaluating each submission.

View the full list of honorees at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees 

ABOUT JOHN DEERE
It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more.

For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/.

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FAQ

How many times has Deere (DE) been named to the World's Most Ethical Companies list?

Deere has been recognized 18 times on the World's Most Ethical Companies list by Ethisphere.

How many Industrial Manufacturing companies were honored alongside Deere (DE) in 2025?

Deere was one of only 12 honorees in the Industrial Manufacturing industry category.

What criteria did Deere (DE) meet for the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies recognition?

Companies must provide over 240 proof points on ethics, compliance, governance, environmental and social impact, and value chain initiatives.

How many total companies were named to the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies list with Deere (DE)?

The 2025 list includes 136 honorees spanning 19 countries and 44 industries.