TrueBlue Named One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies®, Reinforcing Commitment to Ethical Leadership and Strong Governance

Recognition by Ethisphere highlights TrueBlue’s focus on strong governance, ethical business practices, and workforce impact

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced it has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies^® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

“At TrueBlue, our mission to connect people and work is grounded in trust – and trust is earned through integrity, accountability, and transparency,” said Taryn Owen, President and CEO of TrueBlue. “As we continue executing our strategy, these principles guide how we operate, make decisions, and serve our customers, associates, and shareholders. Being recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies reflects the steadfast commitment of our team to doing what’s right and delivering meaningful value across the communities and employers we support.”

In 2026, 138 honorees were recognized across 17 countries and 40 industries. Organizations recognized by Ethisphere demonstrate measurable commitment to ethical business practices, robust governance frameworks, and cultures that reinforce integrity at every level.

TrueBlue’s recognition reflects the Company’s focus on:

• Maintaining strong ethics and compliance programs
• Upholding robust governance practices
• Promoting a culture of integrity across its workforce
• Demonstrating ethical leadership across the organization
• Operating transparently and responsibly with stakeholders

“Congratulations to TrueBlue for achieving recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies^®. As we mark the 20^th class of honorees, this group continues to raise the bar for business integrity by embedding ethics into everyday decision-making and long-term strategy. Companies with strong ethics, compliance, and governance programs are built for better long-term performance,” said Erica Salmon Byrne, Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Chair of Ethisphere.

The World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment is grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient^®, which requires companies to provide more than 240 documented proof points on practices that support robust ethics and compliance programs, including: corporate governance; program structure and resourcing; written standards; training, awareness, and communication; risk assessment and auditing; investigations, enforcement, discipline and incentives; measurement of ethical culture; third-party risk management; and environmental and social impact.

By embedding responsible business practices into the Company’s operations and strategy, TrueBlue continues to advance its mission while supporting long-term value creation for stakeholders. Learn more at trueblue.com/corporate-citizenship.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions. As The People Company^®, we put people first—advancing our mission to connect people and work while delivering smart, scalable solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. Since our founding, TrueBlue has connected more than 10 million people with work and served over 3 million clients across a variety of industries. Powered by proprietary, digitally enabled platforms and decades of expertise, our brands—PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS, and Healthcare Staffing Professionals—provide a full spectrum of flexible staffing, workforce management, and recruitment solutions that bring precision, speed, and scale to the changing world of work. Learn more at trueblue.com.

About Ethisphere

Ethisphere is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that strengthen corporate brands, build trust in the marketplace, and deliver business success. Companies turn ethics, compliance, and culture into a business advantage by leveraging Ethisphere’s data-driven program and culture assessments featuring the latest guidance and the practices of hundreds of global organizations across the 8 pillars of an ethical culture, and 240+ ethics, compliance, social, and governance data points delivered through a proprietary software platform. Ethisphere also honors superior integrity programs through World’s Most Ethical Companies^® recognition, brings together a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), and advances ethical business practices through the Global Ethics Summit, Ethisphere Magazine and the Ethicast podcast. For more information, visit https://ethisphere.com.