What were the most trustworthy business sectors in 2010? We recently ran this question through our\u00a0FIDES ™ computer software. We bundled all the companies in our database (almost 3000), sorted by sector and pressed “go!” Here are the top 5 sectors- there are 16 in total:<\/p>\n
Basic Materials<\/strong>– lead by Lubrizol (www.lubrizol.com<\/a>) and Eastman Chemical (www.eastman.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Oils-Energy<\/strong>– lead by Hess (www.hess.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Utilities<\/strong>– lead by Pinnacle West Capitol Corp. (www.pinnaclewest.com<\/a>) \u00a0and Oge Energy (www.oge.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Consumer Staples<\/strong>– lead by Avon Products (www.avoncompany.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Auto-Tires-Trucks<\/strong>– lead by Cummins Inc.\u00a0 (www.cummins.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Our data incorporates five key drivers of trustworthy business behavior: F<\/strong>inancial stability\/strength; A<\/strong>ccounting conservativeness: C<\/strong>orporate integrity; T<\/strong>ransparency and S<\/strong>ustainability. We call this FACTS <\/strong>(tm).<\/p>\n One of the goals of Trust Across America is for the top trustworthy\u00a0companies to start sharing best practices with their peers.<\/p>\n Do you have any questions or comments? Email me at barbara@trustacrossamerica.com<\/a><\/p>\n