Henry Schein, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of healthcare solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, has been named a 2025 World’s Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards for ethical business practices.
Henry Schein has been recognized since 2012 and is one of only three recipients in the healthcare products industry. In total, 136 recipients were recognized in 2025, representing 19 countries and 44 industries.
“Henry and Esther Schein founded our company in 1932 with a sense of purpose and a commitment to enduring values – including upholding the highest ethical standards – that are key to business success,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Henry Schein Chairman and CEO.
Our values help build trusted relationships, which is foundational to our ability to adapt to a changing marketplace and the evolving needs of our customers. We appreciate Ethisphere’s recognition of the Schein team’s long-standing efforts to succeed in business while making a positive impact by working together to create a healthier world,” said Stanley M. Bergman, Henry Schein Chairman and CEO.
Henry Schein Cares is the company’s global corporate citizenship program designed to drive impact through five pillars: advancing access to healthcare; advancing policy, solutions and innovation; building relationships to foster change; empowering the Schein team; and protecting the planet.
With these pillars, Henry Schein is committed to “doing good and doing great.” The company understands that long-term growth is fueled by creating shared value through engagement with each of the key stakeholders that make up the Henry Schein puzzle of success – Schein team members, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and society at large.
Examples of the company’s 2024 corporate citizenship efforts include:
Continue to expand the ability of healthcare providers to serve those in need by donating more than $22.6 million in product and cash to various NGOs, academic institutions, UN agencies, and industry partners in 2024.
Ensure that aid reaches those in need by providing emergency disaster relief assistance in response to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and severe flooding in Spain and Brazil by partnering with more than 10 leading global NGOs to meet the needs of Schein teams and healthcare professionals.
Promote public-private partnerships in healthcare through initiatives such as the SMILE Healthcare Pathways Program and the American Dental Association Foundation’s Give a Child a Smile program.
Launched the “Prevention is Power” campaign, a multi-year public health awareness campaign to provide healthcare professionals with tools and information to educate patients on how to get preventive, integrated healthcare to improve overall health.
Updated global business standards to reflect ethical behavior and actions for companies in today’s environment.
Released global principles for data protection and security and responsible use of artificial intelligence systems.
Continued to foster a culture where Schein team members feel engaged and included through programs such as Henry Schein Games, Networking Days, etc.
Launched the “Employee Voices” continuous listening program to collect feedback from Schein team members on their employee experience and achieve continuous improvement.
“Congratulations to the Henry Schein team for being recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company for the 14th consecutive year,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chairman of the Ethisphere Institute. “Our team is impressed by Henry Schein’s corporate citizenship and initiatives, as well as its commitment to business integrity and giving back to the community.”
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