TSYS announced today that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company.

This marks the tenth anniversary of the founding of Ethisphere and the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation. This is the fourth time in the last five years that TSYS has been recognized in this regard, which underscores its commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices.

“Earning this prestigious designation as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies further distinguishes us and delineates our commitment to act with trust and integrity – attributes that are highly regarded by our customers, our vendors and partners, as well as our shareholders,” said M. Troy Woods, chairman, president and chief executive officer, TSYS. “This is a testament to the fact that we do business in a way that’s transparent, respectful and fair.”

“Companies rely on Ethisphere to continually raise and measure the standards of corporate behavior. Those that demonstrate leadership in areas like citizenship, integrity and transparency create more value for their investors, communities, customers and employees — solidifying a sustainable business advantage,” said Timothy Erblich, chief executive officer, Ethisphere. “Congratulations to everyone at TSYS for being recognized again as a World’s Most Ethical Company.”