Recognitions

We’re proud to be recognized for our efforts and impact in the areas of corporate and social responsibility, leadership development, inclusion and diversity, and workplace culture. 

FY 2025

  1. Clorox is named to Time magazine’s list of America’s Best Mid-Size Companies in 2024.
  2. Clorox was listed as one of America’s Best Employers For Women in 2024 by Forbes.
  3. The Clorox Company was named one of World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2024 by Newsweek.
  4. The Clorox Company was named one of the World’s Best Companies of 2024 by Time.
  5. Clorox was named a 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  6. The Clorox Company was named one of America’s Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek.
  7. Clorox was named one of 3BL’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024.
  8. Clorox was named one of the World’s Top Companies for Women 2024 by Forbes.

FY 2024

  1. Clorox ranks No. 13 on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023.
  2. Clorox is named among the World’s Best Companies of 2023 by Time magazine and Statista.
  3. Clorox was ranked No. 2 on the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Grocery Supplies Company to Work For list.
  4. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency names Clorox a 2023 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  5. Clorox is named among America’s Greenest Companies 2024 by Newsweek. 
  6. Clorox once again named among Forbes‘ and Statista‘s World’s Best Employers for 2023.
  7. Clorox is named one of 3BL’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023.
  8. Clorox ranks No. 4 on Forbes’ list of the World’s Top Companies for Women 2023.
  9. Clorox is named to The Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 list.
  10. Clorox University Programs team is named one of Ripple Match‘s 2024 Campus Forward Award Winners.
  11. The Clorox Company named one of Americas Best Large Employers 2024 by Forbes.
  12. Clorox was recognized by DiversityComm Magazine for having one of the best Supplier Diversity Programs for women-owned businesses in 2024.
  13. The Clorox Company named one of America’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024 by Fortune.
  14. Clorox was ranked No. 1 on Barron’s list of 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the U.S.
  15. Clorox is named one of The Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024 by Newsweek.
  16. Clorox is named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2024 by Forbes.
  17. The Burt’s Bees SheKeeper program received the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship 2024 Innovation Award.
  18. Clorox is included on the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Companies to Work For in 2024-2025.
  19. Clorox is named one of America’s Best Employers for New Grads in 2024 by Forbes.
  20. Clorox makes Parity.org’s list of the Best Companies for Equal Advancement Opportunity for 2024. (2024 ParityLIST Key Findings)
  21. Clorox is named one of America’s Climate Leaders for 2024 by USA Today.
  22. Clorox is included on the U.S. News & World Report list of Best Companies to Work For in 2024-2025.

FY 2023

  1. Clorox is named to the 2022 Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance list.
  2. The Clorox Company is named one of the Top 100 Corporate Philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times.
  3. Clorox is included in the FTSE4Good Index Series following a comprehensive review of our ESG performance.
  4. Clorox is named among the 2022 Supply Chains to Admire by 
  5. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency names Clorox a 2022 Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  6. Clorox ranks No. 2 on Forbes’ 2022 list of The World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies. 
  7. Clorox ranks No. 19 on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans.
  8. Clorox ranks No. 5 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022.
  9. Clorox is named to the Wall Street Journal Management Top 250 list for 2022 based on measures of corporate performance developed by the Drucker Institute. 
  10. Our Burt’s Bees brand took the top spot in the U.S. market on the UEBT Biodiversity Barometer, which measures how brands stand out for biodiversity among consumers, based on a 2022 survey by the Union for Ethical Biotrade conducted in partnership with Harris Interactive.
  11. Our Cleaning plant in Aberdeen, Maryland, is presented with The Harford Award in the manufacturing and distribution category by the Harford County Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the facility’s strong commitment to the local business community.
  12. Clorox is included in the top 10 for hygienic products and No. 54 overall on the Humankind 100, a ranking by Humankind Investments of the 100 U.S. public companies with the highest “Humankind Values” based on contributions to positive outcomes and work that adds years to people’s lives. 
  13. Clorox is named a 2023 Campus Forward Award winner by RippleMatch in recognition of its early-career programs.
  14. The company is included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which tracks the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender-data reporting.
  15. Clorox is named a Morningstar Sustainalytics 2023 ESG Top-Rated Company in the Household Products Industry Group for strong ESG management practices.
  16. Clorox is named No. 1 on Barron’s list of 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the U.S.
  17. Clorox is named an InVested Partner by Out for Undergrad, which helps LGBTQ+ students reach their full potential. 
  18. Glad ​​​Manufacturing is honored as Corporation of the Year by America’s Blood Centers.
  19. The Houston Food Bank named our Houston Cleaning plant to its 2023 fiscal year product champions list. 
  20. Clorox is ranked No. 4 in the Consumer Goods industry category on Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2023.
  21. Clorox is named to USA Today’s list of America’s Climate Leaders for 2023.
  22. Clorox is included on Forbes’ inaugural list of Net Zero Leaders for 2023 thanks to our continued efforts to reduce carbon emissions across our operations and value chain.
  23. Clorox is named to the 2023 Parity.org Best Companies for Women to Advance list.
  24. Clorox is named to the 2023 Parity.org Best Companies for People of Color to Advance list.
  25. The company is named a 2023 Corporate Initiative of the Year winner at Upstream Solutions’ The Reusies awards for contributions to industry transformation that encourage consumers to reuse and refill.
  26. Clorox is named to the list of Best Companies to Work for in America by U.S. News & World Report. 
  27. Our Fresh Step brand wins a Bronze in Entertainment Lions Award for Gaming for its Adopt-A-Stray program promoting adoption of long-term shelter cats.
  28. Clorox is ranked No. 11 on Diversity MBA’s 2023 50 Out Front: Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers.
  29. Clorox was recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity in 2023.

FY 2022

  1. Clorox is included on the Wall Street Journal’s Management Top 250 list for 2021.
  2. Clorox is named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022.
  3. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency names Clorox a 2021 Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  4. The Clorox Company ranks No. 8 on Diversity MBA’s 50 Out Front list of the Best Places for Women and Diverse Managers to Work.
  5. The Clorox Company is named one of the Top 100 Corporate Philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times.
  6. For a 17th year, Clorox earns a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index 2022, earning the recognition as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
  7. The company is included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which tracks the performance of public companies committed to transparency in gender data reporting.
  8. Clorox ranks No. 79 on JUST Capital and CNBC’s 2022 rankings of America’s Most Just Companies. 
  9. Clorox earns the No. 2 ranking on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies list.
  10. The company’s University Programs team was named a 2022 Campus Forward Award winner by online recruiting platform RippleMatch, recognizing excellence in early recruiting for internship programs and entry-level hires.
  11. Clorox was named to Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Large Employers.
  12. Clorox was recognized by Forbes and research partner Statista as one of The Best Employers for Diversity 2022, ranking No. 8 out of 500 companies named in the annual list.
  13. Clorox is named to 3BL Media’s list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
  14. Both our Clorox and Burt’s Bees brands were included among the top 20 on the Purpose Power Index of the 100 most purposeful brands in the U.S.
  15. Our Clorox brand was ranked as the No. 3 most trusted brand in the U.S., according to the 2022 Most Trusted Brands report from Morning Consult that looked at 4,000+ brands across industries.
  16. The company ranks No. 10 on Diversity MBA’s 2022 50 Out Front list of the Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers. 

FY 2021

  1. Parity.org names Clorox one of the Best Companies for Women to Advance.
  2. Clorox ranks No. 37 on the 3BL Media list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
  3. Clorox ranks No. 11 on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies in America.
  4. The Clorox Company is a member of the FTSE 4 Good Index Series.
  5. The Clorox Company ranks No. 59 on Forbes’ 2021 list of America’s Best Large Employers.
  6. The Clorox Company is listed in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, the world’s only comprehensive investment-quality data source of gender equality.
  7. Clorox earns a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index.
  8. The Clorox Company ranks No. 33 on the Drucker Institute’s 2020 Management Top 250 list.
  9. The Clorox Company wins 2020 “Company of the Year” and “Annual Report of the Year” from the Best in Biz Awards.
  10. The Clorox Company ranks No. 33 on Newsweek’s 2021 list of America’s 400 Most Responsible Companies.
  11. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency names Clorox a 2020 Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  12. Clorox named a Culture Champion in the MIT Sloan Management Review and Glassdoor Culture 500 ranking.
  13. Clorox recognized as First Tier in CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability.
  14. The Clorox Company ranks No. 6 on Diversity MBA magazine’s 50 Out Front list of the Best Places for Women and Diverse Managers to Work.
  15. The Clorox Company ranks No. 1 on the Axios Harris Poll 100 corporate reputation rankings.
  16. Clorox ranks No. 6 on Morning Consult’s list of the Top 50 Most Loved Brands in America.

FY 2020

  1. Parity.org names Clorox one of the Best Companies for Women to Advance.
  2. Clorox ranks No. 2 overall and No. 1 for Integrity and Resolve on The Harris Poll Essential 100 ranking of corporate reputation amid COVID-19.
  3. Clorox is named to the Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies in America.
  4. Clorox is named one of America’s best employers for diversity 2020 by Forbes magazine.
  5. Clorox earns a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index.
  6. The Clorox Company ranks No. 43 on Newsweek’s 2020 list of America’s 300 Most Responsible Companies.
  7. The Clorox Company is a member of the FTSE 4 Good Index Series.
  8. The Clorox Company ranks No. 40 on the Drucker Institute’s 2019 Management Top 250 list.
  9. The Clorox Company ranks No. 54 on Forbes and Just Capital’s The Just 100 ranking of America’s best corporate citizens.
  10. The Clorox Company ranks No. 289 on the Forbes 2019 Global 2000: World’s Best Employers list.
  11. The Clorox Company is ranked one of the Top 100 Corporate Philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times.

FY 2019

  1. The Clorox Company is named to Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
  2. The Clorox Company is named one of the America’s 100 Most Reputable Companies in the Reputation Institute’s 2019 RepTrak 100.
  3. The Clorox Company earns a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2019 Corporate Equality Index.
  4. The Clorox Company ranks No. 7 in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies list.
  5. The Clorox Company is listed in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, the world’s only comprehensive investment-quality data source of gender equality.
  6. The Clorox Company is named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2019 by Forbes magazine.
  7. The Clorox Company is a member of the FTSE 4 Good Index Series.
  8. The Clorox Company ranks N0. 25 in Forbes and Just Capital’s The Just 100 ranking of America’s best corporate citizens.
  9. The Clorox Company is named one of the Best Places to Work in the U.S. by Glassdoor based on employee reviews.
  10. The Clorox Company ranks No. 19 in the Drucker Institute’s 2018 Management Top 250 list.
  11. The Clorox Company ranks No. 268 on the Forbes 2018 Global 2000: World’s Best Employers list.
  12. The Clorox Company ranks No. 8 on IndustryWeek’s list of 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers.
  13. The Clorox Company is ranked one of the Top 100 Corporate Philanthropists in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times.

FY 2018

  1. The Clorox Company ranks No. 20 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
  2. Burt’s Bees ranks No. 1 among U.S. brands on the Union for Ethical Biotrade’s 2018 Biodiversity Barometer in recognition of its commitment to people and biodiversity.
  3. The Clorox Company ranks No. 5 on Diversity MBA magazine’s 50 Out Front list of the Best Places for Women and Diverse Managers to Work.
  4. The Clorox Company is named to The World’s Most Innovative Companies list by Forbes magazine.
  5. The Clorox Company ranks No. 15 in the Reputation Institute’s U.S. RepTrak® Top 100 list, an annual ranking of the most reputable companies in the United States.
  6. The Clorox Company ranks No. 9 in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list.
  7. The Clorox Company is listed in the first sector-neutral Bloomberg Gender Equality Index among leading companies helping to advance gender equality around the world.
  8. The Clorox Company is a member of the FTSE 4 Good Index Series.
  9. The Clorox Company is named to Forbes’ The Just 100: America’s Top Corporate Citizens list, in recognition for its quality products, treatment of customers and employees, commitment to ethical and diverse leadership, and community support.
  10. The Clorox Company ranks No. 15 in the Drucker Institute’s 2017 Management Top 250 list.
  11. The Clorox Company’s Caguas, Puerto Rico manufacturing plant earns The Chlorine Institute’s 2017 Silver Level Performance and Platinum Level Process Safety Performance recognitions for its worker and process safety performance.
  12. The Clorox Company earns the top rating of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2018 Corporate Equality Index.
  13. Clorox Mexico earns the Clean Industry certification from Mexico’s Environmental Authority (PROFEPA) for its work in environmental leadership.
  14. The Clorox Company ranks No. 28 in the 2017 Thomson Reuters Diversity and Inclusion Index.
  15. The Clorox Company is named to Forbes’ 2017 Global 2000: World’s Best Employers list.
  16. The Clorox Company is named to Forbes’ 2017 Global 2000: Top Regarded Companies list.
  17. Clorox Professional Products Company’s Clorox® Total 360® System is awarded the 2017 ISSA Innovation of the Year, the professional cleaning industry’s top honor.
  18. The Clorox Company is named to the Best of the Best 2017 list for top diversity employers by Hispanic Network Magazine.

FY 2017

  1. Clorox’s Product Supply Organization receives the 2017 SCM World Power of the Profession Award for Talent Payback of the Year in recognition of the company’s mid-career employee education programs in supply chain management.
  2. The Clorox Company earns Great Place to Work® certification.
  3. The Clorox Company ranks among the top 25 public traded companies globally on the inaugural Thomson Reuters Diversity and Inclusion Index.
  4. The Clorox Company earns the top rating of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2017 Corporate Equality Index.
  5. The Clorox Company is named one of the Best Places to Work in the U.S. by Glassdoor based on employee reviews.
  6. The Clorox Company is ranked No. 12 on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens list.
  7. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency names Clorox a 2017 Safer Choice Partner of the Year.
  8. The Clorox Company is ranked No. 7 on the 2017 list of 50 Out Front Companies for Diversity Leadership by Diversity MBA Magazine.

FY 2016

  1. The Clorox Company ranks in Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
  2. The Clorox Company is ranked No. 45 in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings.
  3. The Clorox Company receives the EPA Safer Choice Program 2016 Partner of the Year Award.
  4. The Clorox Company is named to Advertising Age’s 2015 Marketer A-List.
  5. The Clorox Company is recognized by The White House for its “best-in-class” retirement plan.
  6. The San Francisco Business Times names The Clorox Company to the list of Top 83 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists.
  7. The Technology Business Management Council recognizes The Clorox Company with the CFO of IT award for its effective use of data and processes to drive business outcomes.
  8. The Clorox Company receives the 2015 Manufacturing Safety Excellence Award from Rockwell Automation for its leadership in applying a holistic approach to safety.
  9. The United Nations Association of the East Bay (Northern California) awards its Global Citizen Award to The Clorox Company.
  10. Clorox Commercial Solutions® Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes are awarded the 2015 ISSA Innovation Award in the Cleaning Agents category.
  11. The Clorox Company earns the top rating of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index.
  12. Burt’s Bees is recognized at the UK’s Beauty Magazine Beauty Awards 2015 with the Best New Lip Product award for lip crayon and Highly Commended award for almond and milk hand cream in the Best Classic Hands & Nails category.
  13. The company’s Global Strategic Sourcing team wins the Atlanta Greater Women’s Business Council Corporation of the Year award for supporting diverse suppliers.

FY 2015

  1. The Clorox Company is ranked No. 38 in the 2015 Newsweek Green Rankings.
  2. Clorox is ranked No. 3 in Diversity MBA Magazine’s 2015 Best Places for Women & Diverse Managers.
  3. Clorox is recognized in Diversity MBA Magazine’s Top 10 Best in Class: Succession Planning and Board Diversity.
  4. The Clorox Company named the winner of the 2015 Corporate Pride Award by the San Francisco Business Times.
  5. The Clorox Company named among the 100 most reputable companies in the U.S. by the Reputation Institute’s 2015 US RepTrak®.
  6. Clorox® brand recognized as digital “Genius” by 2015 Digital IQ Index®: Home Care.
  7. The Clorox Company earns a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2015 Corporate Equality Index.
  8. The Clorox Company recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with two Climate Leadership Awards for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management.
  9. The Clorox Company receives the Legacy Award from the East Bay Economic Development Alliance for its lasting impact on the culture of innovation in the region.
  10. The San Francisco Business Times names The Clorox Company to the list of Top 75 Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists.
  11. The Clorox Company ranks in Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
  12. The Clorox Company is recognized with annual Green to Gold award by Duquesne University’s School of Business Administration for excellence across social, environmental and economic performance indicators.

FY 2014

  1. Clorox ranks in Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
  2. Clorox named one of Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Innovative Companies.
  3. Clorox named among Top 50 companies on 2014 Newsweek Green rankings.
  4. Clorox ranks No. 71 on CoreBrand’s Top 100 Most Powerful Brands.
  5. Liquid-Plumr® Double Impact® Snake + Gel system receives a 2014 Better Homes & Gardens Best New Product Award for best drain opener.
  6. Burt’s Bees is named Most Socially Responsible Beauty Company at Marie Claire Most Wanted Beauty Awards.
  7. The Clorox Company earns 100 percent rating on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. Since 2006, Clorox has earned a perfect rating on the CEI and has been named one of the “Best Places to Work for GLBT Equality.”
  8. The Clorox Company is named one of Hispanic Network Magazine’s best companies for diversity.
  9. The Clorox Company is recognized as a best company for veterans by U.S. Veterans Magazine.
  10. Clorox SmartTube® Technology receives the World Packaging Organization’s WorldStar Award.
  11. Clorox® Urine Remover wins 2013 ISSA Innovation Award for Best Cleaning Agent.
  12. Clorox® Healthcare Dispatch and Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant is named toBecker’s 100 Infection Control Products to Know.
  13. Clorox ranks on San Francisco Business Times’ 75 Largest Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists.

FY 2013

  1. Clorox ranks in Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s Top 100 Best Corporate Citizens.
  2. Clorox receives Corporate Secretary Magazine’s Most Innovative CSR Disclosure Policy Award for our work in corporate responsibility reporting.
  3. The Clorox Company earns 100 percent rating on Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.
  4. Clorox receives three awards at the 2013 ARF David Ogilvy Awards for Excellence in Advertising Research for Glad and Clorox advertising campaigns.
  5. The Motley Fool highlights the company’s positive performance, including strong financial results and shareholder returns, employee diversity and engagement, as well as the company’s progress in sustainability.
  6. Clorox ranks No. 41 on Corporate Knights’ 2013 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index. Clorox was second among household and personal products companies.
  7. Clorox’s Mexico City, Mexico, plant receives the Mexican government’s prestigious Clean Industry Award, Industria Limpia, a voluntary program that recognizes excellence in environmental compliance and stewardship.