These NC companies were named among most trustworthy in the world, new survey says
North Carolina and the Charlotte region are home to some of the most trustworthy businesses in the world, according to a new survey from Newsweek.
Released Wednesday, the first-time listing for the publication’s “World’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023” was based on the confidence of customers, investors, and employees. With the assistance of Statista, a global data research firm, Newsweek listed 1,000 companies in 21 countries and 23 industries.
Newsweek’s survey included more than 70,000 participants, gathering 269,000 evaluations of companies. Along with looking at customer trust, investor trust and employee trust, companies were also vetted for recent scandals or litigation during the analysis.
In April, Newsweek released its survey of the “most trustworthy” in the U.S., a list that included 10 Charlotte companies.
The new international list is based on a company’s global headquarters. So even though a business like food services company Compass Group has its North America headquarters in Charlotte, it is listed in the survey under the U.K. since its headquarters is in Cherstey, England.
Here are Carolina-based companies that made the inaugural listing for 2023:
Advance Auto Parts
The automotive parts provider headquartered in Raleigh was ranked 22nd in the vehicles and components category. It serves both professional and do-it-yourself customers.
Brighthouse Financial
With its headquarters in Charlotte, the life insurance company was among the most trustworthy in the insurance field. It was 30th in the category.
First Citizens Bank
The Raleigh-based financial institution provides personal, business and commercial services. It was 55th in the banking category.
Hanes
With history going back to the early 1900s, Hanes, a clothing and apparel brand out of Winston-Salem, was ranked 31st in the textiles, clothing and luxury goods category. It employs 51,000 people in 32 countries.
Honeywell
A Charlotte-based business, Honeywell provides services for aerospace, building technologies, performance materials and technologies, and safety and productivity. In the technology hardware category, it was 22nd on the list.
Ingles Markets
The supermarket chain based out of Asheville was ranked 13th among other grocer and convenience stores on Newsweek’s list. The company operates 198 stores in six Southeastern states.
JELD-WEN
Based in Charlotte, the window and door manufacturer was 17th in the construction industry category. It was the only business of its kind on the global list, according to a news release from the company.
CEO William Christensen said the company is proud to have a spot on the list.
“Building a culture of trust is paramount to strengthening JELD-WEN’s business performance,” Christensen said.
Krispy Kreme
The Charlotte-based doughnut maker ranked seventh for trustworthiness in the report’s travel, dining and leisure category. Krispy Kreme has shops in 30 countries.
Lowe’s
The home improvement company based in Mooresville has more than 1,700 locations in the United States. It ranked 17th on the reports appliances and electronics category.
Old Dominion Freight Line
Based in Thomasville, Old Dominion Freight Line offers transportation services. Founded in 1934, the company employs more than 23,000 people operating 57,000 tractors and trailers. In the Newsweek report, it ranked 38th in the transportation, logistics and packaging industry.
Sonic Automotive
The Charlotte-based auto dealer is one of the largest in the U.S., and has more than 100 locations representing more than 100 brands. It was ranked 48th in the retail industry.
Truist
With its headquarters in Charlotte, Truist is one of the largest U.S. commercial banks. The bank started in 2019 after the merger of BB&T and SunTrust Banks. In the report, the bank ranked 36th among industry leaders.
3D Systems
3D Systems provides technology printing services. The Rock Hill-based company was 20th in the report under the category technology hardware industry.
