Newsweek Names Deerfield Company One Of USA's Most Responsible

DEERFIELD, IL — Call it a three-peat. Fortune Brands Home & Security was recently named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek as part of its annual list. The honor for 2022 marks the third straight year the home and security products company has received the honor.

“This recognition reflects the hard work of all our associates who are committed to realizing our purpose of fulfilling the dreams of home in an ethical, responsible and sustainable way," Nicholas Fink, chief executive officer, said in a news release.

Fortune Brands, headquartered at 520 Lake Cook Road, ranked No. 14 in the Consumer Goods category, and No. 110 of 500 companies overall. Fortune Brands moved up more than 100 spots on this year’s list compared to the 2021 ranking.

The list recognizes the 500 most responsible companies from the top 2,000 public companies by revenue with headquarters in the United States, spanning 14 industries.

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company, part of the S&P 500 Index and a leader in the home products industry, according to its website. It was founded in 1969 and employs 27,500 associates.