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March 04, 2021

Shelton, CT, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --



Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) has been recognized as one of the 2021 Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Hubbells President and CEO, Gerben Bakker stated, Hubbells employees evidence a commitment to compliance and to doing the right thing every day; it is a foundational part of our strategy and our culture. We are pleased to receive this recognition and I thank all of Hubbells employees for making this possible.

This is the first time Hubbell has achieved this recognition. In 2021, 135 companies were recognized, spanning 22 countries and 47 industries. Ethispheres assessment process focuses on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.

While addressing the tough challenges of 2020, we saw companies lead above all other institutions on earning the trust of stakeholders through resilience and a commitment to ethics and integrity, said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. The Worlds Most Ethical Companies honorees continue to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the highest values and positively impacting the communities they serve. Congratulations to everyone at Hubbell for earning the Worlds Most Ethical Companies designation. The full list of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies can be found at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees.

About Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell Incorporated is an international manufacturer of high quality, reliable electrical and utility solutions for a broad range of customer and end market applications. With 2020 revenues of $4.2 billion, Hubbell Incorporated operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and around the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Shelton, CT.

Contact:

Dan InnamoratoHubbell Incorporated40 Waterview DriveP.O. Box 1000Shelton, CT 06484(475) 882-4000

About the Ethisphere Institute

The Ethisphere Institute is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character and measure and improve culture. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its Worlds Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA). More information about Ethisphere can be found at: https://ethisphere.com.