The Best of 2025
THE Best in
Sustainability
Honoring organizations and individuals leading the way in environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.
2025 Edition
The Best Sustainability of the Year — 2025 Edition
Leading organizations and innovators driving environmental stewardship, sustainable business practices, and climate action worldwide.
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Schneider Electric France Ranked #1 in Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies, climbed from 7th place, leading performance on gender diversity and low carbon intensity |
Sims Ltd. Australia Ranked #2 globally, 100% revenue from sustainable projects, waste management and recycling innovation leader |
Vestas Wind Systems Denmark Ranked #3 globally, 100% sustainable investment allocation, wind manufacturing pioneer with complete sustainable revenue stream |
Siemens AG Germany Top-ranked sustainable technology company, Net Zero roadmap leader, renewable energy transition pioneer |
GE Vernova United States Leading energy transition company, sustainable power generation and grid solutions innovator |
ABB Switzerland Electrification and automation leader, sustainable industrial technology and carbon reduction solutions |
Sanofi France Pharmaceutical sustainability leader, responsible sourcing and transparent ESG reporting pioneer |
Roche Switzerland Healthcare sustainability champion, advancing responsible sourcing and sustainable product innovation |
Novartis Switzerland Pharmaceutical industry ESG leader, transparent sustainability reporting and ethical practices |
Procter & Gamble United States Consumer goods sustainability innovator, circular economy initiatives and responsible product development |
AstraZeneca United Kingdom Pharmaceutical company advancing sustainable practices, carbon reduction and responsible sourcing |
Infinium United States Most innovative climate tech company 2025, first commercial-scale e-fuel facility Project Pathfinder producing ultra-low-carbon fuel |
Zum United States Innovative electric school bus transportation, reducing emissions in student transportation sector |
Copper United States Sustainability innovation leader in renewable materials and circular economy solutions |
Nasdaq Inc. United States Climate Change pillar leader, measuring, reducing, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions |
Illumina Inc. United States Biotechnology sustainability leader, environmental stewardship in genomics industry |
Kyndryl Holdings Inc. United States IT infrastructure sustainability leader, carbon reduction in technology services |
Biogen Inc. United States Pharmaceutical company driving climate action and environmental responsibility |
CVS Health Corporation United States Healthcare sustainability leader, comprehensive environmental initiatives and carbon reduction |
Ørsted Denmark Global offshore wind leader, transformed from fossil fuel to 100% renewable energy company |
Neste Finland World's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel |
Tesla United States Electric vehicle revolution leader, accelerating world's transition to sustainable energy |
Patagonia United States Outdoor apparel sustainability pioneer, environmental activism and circular economy champion |
Interface United States Carbon negative flooring manufacturer, Climate Take Back mission pioneer |
Unilever United Kingdom Consumer goods sustainability leader, Sustainable Living Plan and plastic reduction initiatives |
IKEA (Ingka Group) Sweden Renewable energy investment leader, circular economy in furniture, sustainable materials pioneer |
Microsoft United States Carbon negative by 2030 commitment, AI for Earth environmental initiatives |
Apple United States 100% carbon neutral operations, renewable energy supply chain, recycling innovation |
Google (Alphabet) United States 24/7 carbon-free energy goal, largest corporate renewable energy purchaser |
BASF Germany Chemical industry carbon reduction leader, sustainable chemistry innovations |
Danone France One Planet. One Health framework, B Corp certified divisions, regenerative agriculture |
Enel Italy Renewable energy leader, coal phase-out pioneer, green bond issuance innovator |
Iberdrola Spain Renewable energy transition leader, offshore wind investments, grid modernization |
DSM-Firmenich Netherlands Nutrition and sustainable living solutions, science-based climate targets |
Kingspan Ireland Building insulation sustainability leader, net zero energy manufacturing facilities |
Xylem United States Water technology leader, solving global water challenges, sustainable water management |
Brambles Australia Circular economy business model leader, reusable pallet and container pooling |
EcoVadis France Sustainability intelligence platform, rating 130,000+ companies on ESG performance |
Banco Santander Spain Green finance leader, €220 billion green finance mobilization by 2030 |
Natura &Co Brazil Certified B Corp, Amazon rainforest protection, sustainable cosmetics pioneer |
Eni Italy Energy transition strategy, renewable energy investments, carbon capture technology |
Holcim Switzerland Sustainable construction materials, net zero cement roadmap, circular economy leader |
Stora Enso Finland Renewable materials from wood, replacing fossil-based materials, circular bioeconomy |
Centrica United Kingdom Energy services company, home energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions |
CLP Group Hong Kong Asia-Pacific renewable energy leader, coal phase-out commitment |
Acciona Spain Infrastructure and renewable energy leader, carbon neutral since 2016 |
SSE United Kingdom Clean electricity leader, offshore wind development, net zero by 2040 |
Wolters Kluwer Netherlands Sustainability reporting solutions provider, ESG data and compliance |
BillerudKorsnäs Sweden Sustainable packaging materials, replacing plastic with renewable fiber-based solutions |
Lenzing Austria Sustainable fiber production, wood-based textile fibers, circular economy textiles |
Selection Standards
Excellence Criteria
Our industry-specific criteria ensure that only the most deserving receive THE Best distinction in Sustainability.
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Environmental impact
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Innovation
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Transparency
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Scalability
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