Ryan Named to the Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025

DALLAS (December 19, 2024) – Ryan, a leading global tax service and software provider, has been named among 1,000 companies rated in the Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index 2025. The ranking recognizes businesses across 25 industries that have demonstrated best practices in financial responsibility, stakeholder ratings, and social responsibility ratings.

The results are derived through Newsweek’s partnership with Best Practice Institute (BPI), a leadership development and benchmark research company. The institute analyzes more than half a million data points to develop a proprietary scoring system measuring financial performance, customer and employee satisfaction, environmental commitments, and social responsibility to build the annual Excellence 1000 Index.

“This achievement is a testament to the ongoing dedication of our team members to deliver excellence in every aspect of our business.” said Global President and Chief Operating Officer of Ryan, Ginny B. Kissling. “We are incredibly proud of this recognition and will continue to build upon our success with a keen eye toward ongoing innovation and client services that generates meaningful results.”

Companies were evaluated by BPI based on several criteria including:

Employee Rating: How employees perceive their employer
Customer Rating: How customers view its products, services, and ethics
ESG Risk Rating & Ethical Impact: An analysis of the company’s environmental, social, and governance risks, combined with its ethical footprint
ISO Standards Adherence: Compliance with international quality and safety standards
R&D Spending: Investment in innovation and the future
Global Compact Status: Alignment with the UN’s principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption
BBB Rating & Accreditation (for small companies): Recognizing smaller entities that meet the Better Business Bureau’s standards
Number of Customer Complaints: A transparent look at customer grievances, shedding light on a corporation’s commitment to rectification and improvement

Ryan received an overall rating of 4.07 out of 5 in Newsweek’s Excellence 1000 Index

About Ryan

Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the Firm combines deep tax expertise with practitioner-built technology and comprehensive consulting, compliance, and advocacy capabilities. Supported by the acclaimed myRyan work environment, more than 7,600 team members are empowered to deliver exceptional results for more than 87,000 clients in over 80 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. Driven by a commitment to client advocacy, Ryan helps businesses pay only what they owe, freeing capital to invest, grow, and thrive. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com.

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