SC Johnson Receives Wisconsin Business Ethics Award

RACINE, Wis., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SC Johnson was recognized with a Wisconsin Business Ethics Award (WBEA) in the large company category by the Milwaukee Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals at an event on February 16. The award recognizes high standards of ethical behavior in everyday business conduct and/or in response to a specific ethical crisis or challenge.

"This honor is a true reflection of SC Johnson's commitment to doing what's right and exemplifies the culture and standards we've been building upon for 126 years," said Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO of SC Johnson. "We congratulate the other award recipients and are proud to stand among these outstanding Wisconsin companies."

Judges' comments noted, "SC Johnson has clearly demonstrated not only ethics, but care for the environment and all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the communities in which SC Johnson operates."

As a recipient of the Wisconsin Business Ethics Award in the large company category, SC Johnson will now be considered for the American Business Ethics Award, which will be presented by the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals later this year.

The program was hosted by the Wisconsin Chapter of The Foundation for Financial Service Professionals (FSP) which works in conjunction with the 178 Chapters of the Society of FSP across the United States to foster regional American Business Ethics Award (ABEA) programs. These programs recognize and honor companies in their communities that embody and demonstrate high standards of ethical behavior in their everyday business conduct.

Other companies recognized include CG Schmidt, Inc., The Stark Collection Agency, WFA Staffing Group and Rockwell Automation.

Entries are judged by a distinguished, independent panel that represents the business, academic, public service and consulting communities. For more information on the Society of FSP and the judging process, please visit www.wisconsinethics.org

About SC Johnson
SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, and MR. MUSCLE®. The 126-year-old company, that generates $9 billion in sales, employs approximately 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com

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