Some might be baffled by that title... especially when it comes to their unfair pricing policy to their non-US branches. (and after seeing that report on their toy factories)

However, according to some American Institute that has been compiling the 145 most ethical companies each year since 2006, Hasbro not only made it on the list for the first time, but hit the number one spot.

The New York-based think-tank Ethisphere Institute has named Hasbro as the world's most ethical company.

The Institute, which promotes business ethics and corporate social responsibility, compiles an annual list of companies that follow ethical business practices and go beyond legal compliance minimums.


This the first time Hasbro has appeared on the list since it was initially compiled in 2006 and has trumped the field of 145 contenders including the likes of Starbucks, Whole Foods, eBay, Aflac, PepsiCo and UPS for the top spot.

I guess that institute wasn't aware of the unjustified markup the American Hasbro puts on the toys they make available to their foreign branches... just so that they can stay cheaper and competitive in American stores.