GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is named as one of the 2013 World’s Most Ethical (WME) Companies by the Ethisphere Institute. This honor recognised GIA’s efforts to build and maintain a superior ethics and compliance programme, which is part of GIA’s mission to ensure the public trust in gems and jewellery. %% “As a public benefit organisation, we strive to apply the strictest ethical standards each day and to adhere to our core principles in serving the public interest in every country and city where we operate. We’re honored that the Ethisphere Institute has recognized GIA, the only organisation of its kind to receive this designation, as one of the most ethical companies in the world,” said Donna Baker, GIA’s President and CEO. %% To be incorporated in the annual list of the WME Companies, organisations must demonstrate an active role in promoting ethical business practices internally and exceeding legal compliance standards. The Ethisphere Institute is a global think-tank dedicated to promoting best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. %%