For the third straight year, the Ethisphere Institute, an organization focused on defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has named UPMC one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies.

UPMC is one of 135 organizations on Ethisphere’s 2021 list, which spans 22 countries and 47 industries.

Ethisphere evaluated UPMC as an integrated health care delivery and finance system. It is one of only two organizations recognized in that category.

Ethisphere examined a wide range of factors, including how applicants are adapting and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic; inclusion and social justice; environmental, social and governance factors; safety and equity.

“At UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, we strive to uphold the highest level of ethical standards as we provide patient- and member-centered health care to the communities we serve,” said Diane Holder, executive vice president at UPMC and president and chief executive officer of UPMC Health Plan.

Visit the Ethisphere website for a full 2021 list.