For the eighth consecutive year, Grupo Bimbo, the parent company of Bimbo Bakeries USA, was recognized as one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies®” by Ethisphere, a global leader in advancing the standards of ethical business practices that define corporate character, marketplace trust and business success.

Ethisphere recognized Grupo Bimbo for its exemplary standards of business integrity, ethics, compliance, and governance, and for its work to create a positive impact for consumers.

Grupo Bimbo routinely promotes comprehensive global initiatives to reaffirm its commitment to integrity, including the recent updating of its Code of Ethics. These guidelines establish the highest standards of behavior within and outside the organization as well as guidelines for interaction with stakeholders.

Every day, Grupo Bimbo is guided by the principles of its "Golden Rule," a code of respect, fairness, trust, and appreciation reinforced through Grupo Bimbo's supportive workplace culture. The company is committed to promoting and respecting the human rights of its associates, stakeholders, and all people within its value chain and the communities in which it operates.

"For us, this recognition represents the commitment of each of our associates, who build a space of harmony aligned with our beliefs, where well-being and transparency govern all our decisions. We are very grateful for this recognition. Ethics goes beyond words because it is based on a continuous commitment to do and say the right thing," said Ignacio Stepancic, Global Leader of Regulatory Compliance at Grupo Bimbo.