Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025

The world’s growing climate crisis—exacerbated by factors like increased greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation—is one of humanity’s greatest threats, according to scientists. This January was the warmest globally on record, according to the World Meteorological Record. As temperatures and sea levels rise across the globe, extreme weather phenomena may happen more frequently and precipitation patterns may become more unpredictable, causing either severe droughts or increased flooding.

Despite the challenges ahead, businesses are stepping up to reduce their carbon footprint. And that’s why Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group are proud to recognize the World’s Greenest Companies 2025, featuring companies like ASR Nederland, Dayforce, Paragon Banking Group, Sopra Steria and Vonovia who are prioritizing environmental sustainability.

Newsweek has partnered with Plant-A Insights and GIST Impact to spotlight businesses worldwide who are determined to mitigate their climate impact. The ranking is based on research of publicly available data provided by GIST Impact as available through March 1, 2025.

We hope this ranking helps environmentally conscious consumers identify which companies go above and beyond in their efforts to minimize their ecological impact, seeking to foster a sustainable tomorrow.

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METHODOLOGY

Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2025 recognizes the top 750 publicly listed companies across 26 countries for their environmental sustainability performance. The ranking is based on a comprehensive analysis of self-disclosed sustainability data conducted by GIST Impact and Plant-A Insights Group. Over 8,000 companies were evaluated, and 750 were selected for inclusion based on their environmental sustainability performance. Eligibility required companies to meet the minimum sustainability standards established by the European Union—widely regarded as the most advanced globally—and to have publicly available sustainability disclosures and more than 1,000 employees.

The companies were evaluated and scored on more than 25 parameters based on the following 4 categories:

1. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
2. Water Usage
3. Waste Generation
4. Sustainability Data Disclosure and Commitments

About GIST Impact: 

GIST Impact is a market-leading provider of impact data and analytics - specialising in measuring, quantifying, and valuing corporate impacts, risks, and opportunities in relation to nature and society. Powered by a global team of experts, GIST Impact delivers precise, location-specific impact data covering over 17,500 companies, and is the chosen partner for some of the world’s largest corporations and investors representing over $8 trillion in assets under management.

DISCLAIMER

Rankings Placement

Placement in the Rankings (defined below) is a positive recognition based on research of publicly available data sources the time. Newsweek, Plant-A Insights Group LLC ("Plant-A"), and GIST Impact make no claim or warranty, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information or data related to the companies examined. Nor do they warrant the fitness of this information for a particular purpose or guarantee that it is error-free. It is important to note that the absence of any particular company from this ranking does not constitute a dispute regarding the quality of those companies.

The underlying research is based on data provided by GIST Impact as available through March 1, 2025, at the close of its data collection period. Data published after this date may not be included in the analysis.

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Nature of the Rankings
The Rankings are prepared by Plant-A and reflect an editorial content piece, based on both primary and secondary market research. This includes publicly available data and specific data provided directly to Plant-A. These Rankings are published in conjunction with Newsweek and should be viewed as an editorial work, not as definitive financial or business guidance.

Data Accuracy and Periodicity
The Rankings are generated from data sources deemed reliable and are formed based on a methodological analysis of such data spanning the last 24 months. They are inherently a reflection of historical data and may not include subsequent developments, unforeseen events, or additional data not covered during the research period.

No Endorsement or Quality Assurance
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