Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.® Wins International Ethics Award

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.® is the Winner of the 2016 International Torch Awards for Ethics from the Council of Better Business Bureaus, the non-profit organization announced today.

Presented annually since 1996, The International Torch Award is given to businesses that demonstrate superior commitment to exceptional ethics practices that benefit its customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and surrounding communities.

“It comes as no surprise that Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. is honored with this prestigious award. What’s extraordinary is that this is the third Wisconsin-based International Torch Award winner.” said Jim Temmer, CEO and President of BBB Serving Wisconsin. “I’m proud that Wisconsin is home to Harley-Davidson, which stands as proof that outstanding ethics practices in the marketplace leads to long-term success.”

Harley-Davidson, which won in the category of companies with more than 500 employees, will be honored at a ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 20, in Indianapolis.

"We are honored to win this award.” Said Lori Oelhafen, manager of consumer affairs at Harley-Davidson. “Our culture defines the foundation of our ethical business practices. We are proud of this strong, time-tested framework that guides the actions of our employees every day.”

The Council of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for 112 local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Harley-Davidson became eligible for the International Award after winning the local Torch Award competition from the BBB Serving Wisconsin in May, 2016. It was the third time a Wisconsin company has won the International Award since the award’s inception in 1996. Rockwell Automation also won the award in 2012 and Briggs & Stratton Corporation won in 2015.

Finalists for the International Torch Award were selected by an independent panel of business ethics experts. Businesses interested in applying for the International Torch Awards must be winners at the local level to participate. Companies are evaluated against criteria including commitment to and demonstration of ethical practices in the marketplace; high standard of behavior toward customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders and communities; truthfulness and accuracy of advertising and sales practices; ethical reputation among industry peers and communities in which they do business; and training and communications programs to assist employees in carrying out established ethics policies.

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About Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Milwaukee, WI

Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson’s website at www.h-d.com