We know about the greenest companies in Ohio and the ones that offer the most competitive salaries. Now, we also know about the most trustworthy companies in Ohio.
Several Buckeye State employers showed up on Newsweek’s list of most trustworthy companies, with dozens of state‑headquartered brands earning spots in the ranking.
Here are the Ohio companies that ranked among the top brands nationwide.
Sherwin‑Williams, Goodyear and Kroger lead in Ohio’s most trustworthy companies list
Of the 700 companies featured, the highest‑ranking Ohio companies span a wide range of industries, including retail, food and manufacturing. The list is based on a large national survey and media sentiment analysis conducted with Statista. According to Newsweek, the ranking reflects a widening trust gap among consumers as brand skepticism grows.
Columbus and Cincinnati companies dominated the list, together accounting for nearly half of Ohio’s ranked companies.
Cleveland-based Sherwin‑Williams ranked No. 1 in Materials & Chemicals, while Cincinnati-based Kroger ranked No. 2 in Grocery & Convenience Stores. Goodyear, based in Akron, ranked No. 2 in Automotive & Components.
Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati and Cintas of Mason both placed fourth in their industries. Huntington Bank (Columbus) and Fifth Third Bank (Cincinnati) were also ranked among the top 25 banks nationwide, according to the report.
The Ohio companies include both public and private firms, with seven of the featured companies headquartered in Columbus, five in Cincinnati and one in Akron.
How Newsweek determined the list of Ohio’s most trustworthy companies
To determine the list, Newsweek considered U.S.‑headquartered companies with more than $500 million in revenue. The ranking was built on more than 100,000 trust evaluations from 25,000 U.S. residents. Public as well as private companies were eligible.
According to Newsweek, the overall score was composed of 80% from survey results, and 20% from social listening analysis, which analyzed media coverage and online discussion to assess whether public sentiment was positive, neutral or negative.
Most trustworthy companies in Ohio
Ohio companies on the list include well‑known brands such as Progressive, Nationwide and Wendy’s. Here’s where they ranked, based on industry:
Automotive and components
Banking
Consulting and professional Services
Consumer goods
Energy and utilities
Food and beverage
Grocery and convenience Stores
Insurance
Machines and industrial equipment
Materials and chemicals
Real estate and housing
Retail
Software and telecommunications
Textiles, clothing and luxury goods
Transport, logistics and packaging
Travel, dining and leisure
A total of 30 Ohio companies were featured in the ranking.
Six Kentucky companies among most trustworthy
Six companies from Kentucky, all headquartered in Louisville, also make the Newsweek list: Texas Roadhouse, Papa John’s, Valvoline, Baptist Health, Humana and Yum! Brands.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Are Kroger, Goodyear trustworthy? See full list of trusted Ohio companies
Reporting by Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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