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Since 1923, we’ve been protecting what’s vital and prioritizing sustainability in everything we do.

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That work continues today with our commitment to net zero and net positive water impact.

That work continues today with our commitment to net zero and net positive water impact.

Our internal goals are ambitious. But our biggest impact is in the work we do for our customers, by delivering solutions that enhance sustainability and growth – without tradeoffs.

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HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES LIST

Across the globe, more companies are realising that reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact is not only a good investment but a crucial aspect of their future success.

Consequently, 2023 has seen an influx of reporting standards, clean energy goals and transparency among businesses, to showcase their commitments to improving their sustainability credentials. Yet, there are many companies that have gone above and beyond to emerge as sustainable pioneers, and the firms in this list represent those that have made remarkable progress in creating lasting positive impacts.

From Capgemini and Schneider Electric, to ABB and AT&T, we’ve listed the top global companies driving change in their sectors, thus, acting as beacons of inspiration, demonstrating that profitability and sustainability can go hand in hand.

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100 Polestar

Founded in 1996

CEO: Thomas Ingenlath

99 Alphabet

Founded in 2015

CEO: Sundar Pichai

Polestar, an electric performance brand, is determined to improve the society we live in by focusing on uncompromised design and technology. The business has set a clear goal of constructing sustainable electric cars and contributing to the creation of a sustainable society. For example, by 2030, Polestar is committed to producing climate-neutral cars that leave the factory with a zero carbon footprint. Additionally, the company is actively exploring methods to enhance the sustainability of electric car batteries through repair, refurbishment, and repurposing.

Polestar is also ensuring responsible sourcing practices by implementing blockchain technology to trace risk minerals, thereby promoting an ethical and transparent supply chain. Automotive Sweden

Alphabet is a collection of companies, including Verily Life Sciences, GV, Calico, X, and Google – Alphabet’s largest business. In October 2015, Alphabet became the parent holding company of Google, with the companies far afield of its main internet products contained in Alphabet.

Alphabet is about businesses prospering through strong leaders and independence. In general, its model is to have a strong CEO who runs each business, with Alphabet’s leadership team on hand to help. The business rigorously handles capital allocation and works to make sure each business is executing well.

Additionally, Google also has its own services that are run with their own identity, such as YouTube. Holding Companies United

https://www.polestar.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/polestarcars/
https://abc.xyz/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphabet-inc/
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98 E.ON

Founded in 2000

CEO: Leonhard Birnbaum

97 Meta

Founded in 2004

CEO: Mark Zuckerberg

The E.ON Group is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and energy infrastructure and a provider of innovative customer solutions for approximately 48 million customers. The business is decisively driving forward the energy transition in Europe and is committed to sustainability, climate protection, and the future of the planet

As an international company with a strong focus on supply-relevant energy infrastructure, E.ON bears a great responsibility for the world – both today and tomorrow. That's why it is consistently committed to the sustainable development of the energy world. The business does this by making energy cleaner and smarter and giving its customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat. Utilities Germany

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world.

Meta envisions an equitable transition towards a zero-carbon economy. The company actively collaborates with various stakeholders to amplify inclusive solutions that contribute to the creation of a healthier planet. Central to Meta's mission is the commitment to ensure that no individual or community is overlooked throughout this transformative journey. By fostering partnerships and scaling up initiatives, Meta strives to drive meaningful change and create a sustainable future that benefits all.

Software Development

United States

https://www.eon.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/e-on/
https://www.metacareers.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/meta/
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McCormick & Company

Founded in 1889

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavour and one of the most respected and familiar names in the industry. In business for over 130 years, McCormick manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry.

The McCormick name represents a trusted source of flavour in millions of kitchens around the globe –in both homes and in restaurants. Partnerships with farmers and suppliers worldwide allow the business to provide great-tasting, quality spices with yearover-year consistency that can be trusted.

McCormick is a team of approximately 14,000 employees, while its brands reach consumers in more than 170 countries and territories

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

United States

95 Smurfit Kappa

Founded in 2005

Smurfit Kappa, a FTSE 100 company, is one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world, with approximately 47,000 employees in over 350 production sites across 35 countries and with revenue of €12.8b (US$13b) in 2022. The business is located in 22 countries in Europe, and 13 in the Americas.

The business has an unrivalled portfolio of paper-packaging solutions, which is constantly updated with its market-leading innovations. This is enhanced through the benefits of Smurfit Kappa’a integration, with optimal paper design, logistics, timeliness of service, and packaging plants sourcing most of its raw materials from paper mills. Smurfit Kappa’a products are 100% renewable and produced sustainably.

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https://www.mccormickcorporation.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccormick/
https://www.smurfitkappa.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/smurfit-kappa-group/
Ireland 10 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES
Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

94 Ørsted

Founded in 2006

CEO: Mads Nipper

The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, renewable hydrogen and green fuels facilities, and bioenergy plants.

Ørsted is recognised on the CDP Climate Change

A List as a global leader in climate action and was the first energy company in the world to have its science-based net-zero emissions target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Headquartered in Denmark, Ørsted employs approximately 8,000 people.

93 Iberdrola

Founded in 1992

CEO: Mario Ruiz-Tagle

The Iberdrola Group is today a global energy leader. The business has brought the energy transition forward two decades to combat climate change and offer a sustainable and competitive business model that creates value for society.

With more than 170 years of history, Iberdrola is leading wind power producer and one of the largest electricity companies in the world.

The group has been committed to clean energy for more than 20 years, with the objective of exceeding 52,000 MW of renewable capacity by 2025. It is also committed to the energy transition with a sustainable business model based on renewable energy, smart grids, largescale energy storage and digital transformation to offer the most advanced products to customers. Renewable

https://orsted.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/orsted/
Energy Denmark
https://www.iberdrola.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/iberdrola/
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Intesa Sanpaolo

Founded in 2007

CEO: Carlo Messina

Italy’s largest banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo, has a strategic international presence, with over 950 branches and 7.1 million customers, comprising subsidiaries operating in commercial banking in 12 countries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The group offers its services to 13.6 million customers through a network of approximately 3,500 branches.

Its distinctive business model makes it a European leader in wealth management, protection and advisory and ensures its strong focus on digital.

Its commitment to ESG foresees, by 2025, €115bn (US$125) of impact financing and contributions of €500mn (US$546) to support people in need.

Gallerie d'Italia is the exhibition venue for the bank's artistic heritage and artistic projects of recognised value.

91 Kearney

Founded in 1926

CEO: Alex Liu

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm with more than 5,300 people working in more than 40 countries. The business works with more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500, as well as with the most influential governmental and nonprofit organisations.

Kearney is a partner-owned firm with a distinctive, collegial culture that transcends organisational and geographic boundaries. Regardless of location or rank, its consultants are down to earth, approachable, and have a shared passion for doing innovative client work that provides clear benefits to the organisations we work with in both the short and long term. The firm was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, US.

Business Consulting and Services

United States

https://group.intesasanpaolo.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/intesa-sanpaolo/
Italy
Banking
https://www.kearney.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kearney/
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89 Rivian

Founded in 2009

CEO: RJ Scaringe

90 Ecolab

Founded in 1923

CEO: Christophe Beck

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of US$13bn and more than 47,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalised service to advance food safety, and maintain clean and safe environments.

It also helps to optimise water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.

Ecolab is based in Minnesota, US and is on a mission to create a world that is cleaner, safer and healthier.

Chemical Manufacturing

United States

Electric vehicle company Rivian prioritises building a collaborative culture as a fundamental aspect of its mission. In line with its commitment to sustainability, Rivian understands the significance of integrating these decisions into a comprehensive, company-wide sustainability strategy and aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Rivian has signed the Climate Pledge, setting a target to reach this goal by 2040, which is a decade ahead of the Paris Agreement's timeline. Rivian's commitment to transparency extends beyond its sustainability goals, as it’s dedicated to accurately accounting for the comprehensive impact of its business operations. To this end, in 2023, Rivian plans to publish its inaugural impact report.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

United States

https://www.ecolab.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecolab/
https://careers.rivian.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivian/
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Scania Group

Founded in 1891

CEO: Christian Levin

Scania is a world-leading provider of transport solutions committed to a better tomorrow. It offers vehicle financing, insurance and rental services to enable its customers to focus on their core business.

The business has a purpose to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system. In doing so, it is creating a world of mobility that’s better for business, society and the environment.

Employing more than 50,000 people in about 100 countries, Scania’s research and development is concentrated in Sweden, while production takes place in Europe and South America.

Scania strives to ensure that the business is sustainable in every aspect and that at every stage, it is complying with the highest social, ethical and environmental standards.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Sweden

87 MTN

Founded in 1994

CEO: Ralph Mupita

MTN Group is Africa’s largest mobile network operator, providing voice, data, fintech, digital, enterprise, wholesale and API services to more than 289 million customers in 19 markets. Its purpose is to enable the benefits of a modern connected life to everyone. MTN Group is inspired by Africa’s potential, and is committed to bridging the digital divide, furthering financial inclusion and advancing the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its core business activities and support to governments, communities and customers.

MTN Group was established in South Africa in 1994 – since then, it has grown by investing in sophisticated communication infrastructure and by developing new technologies.

https://www.scania.com/group/en/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/scania/
https://www.mtn.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mtn/
Telecommunications South Africa 14 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

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Marsh

Founded in 1871

CEO: John Q. Doyle

Marsh is a prominent global insurance broker and risk advisor that is dedicated to fostering growth for their clients, colleagues and communities by embracing and promoting possibility. The company continuously explores innovative approaches to risk management, striving to uncover more effective pathways to achieving the desired outcomes. Marsh goes beyond the conventional notion of risk and endeavours to unlock rewards for their clients, their organisation, their workforce and the societies they serve.

Marsh operates with a vast network of over 45,000 colleagues across 130 countries. Its comprehensive range of data-driven risk solutions and advisory services caters to both commercial and individual clients.

Insurance United States

85 Nespresso

Founded in 1986

CEO: Guillaume Le Cunff

Coffee is at the heart of everything Nespresso does. Their story started with one simple idea: Everyone should be able to make the perfect cup of coffee at home. This is something Nespresso still believes today, which is why they think delivering the highest quality coffee, sip after sip, is so important.

To achieve this, the business continuously strives for innovation. Its coffee experts look for the world’s most exclusive coffees and create new and exciting blends through a very strict coffee selection process.

Nespresso is committed to making a positive impact, which is why it sources coffee from unique regions, working in partnership with over 110,000 farmers through the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality programme.

Food and Beverage Services

Switzerland

https://www.marsh.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/marsh/
https://nestle-nespresso.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/nestl-nespresso/
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Radisson Hotel Group

Founded in 1960

CEO: Federico J. González

Radisson Hotel Group is an international group with over 1,150 hotels in operation and under development in EMEA and APAC. Radisson is rapidly growing with a plan to significantly grow its portfolio. The group’s overarching brand promise is: “Every Moment Matters.”

The Radisson Hotel Group cares for people, communities and the planet and aims to be net zero by 2050 based on the approved near-term Science Based Targets.

With unique solutions, such as 100% carbonneutral Radisson Meetings, the business makes sustainable hotel stays easy. To facilitate sustainable travel choices, each hotel is verified on Hotel Sustainability Basics.

Tourism & Travel Industry

United States

83 Kering

Founded in 1963

CEO: François-Henri Pinault

As a global luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned houses in fashion, leather goods and jewellery, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, as well as Kering Eyewear.

By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s luxury in a sustainable and responsible way.

The business aims to capture these beliefs in its signature: “Empowering Imagination”.

In 2021, Kering had over 42,000 employees and a revenue of €17.6bn (US$19.2bn).

radisson.com-https://radisson.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/radisson-hotel-group/
https://www.kering.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/kering/
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry France

82 Enel

Founded in 1962

CEO: Francesco Starace

Enel is a multinational company changing the face of energy, one of the world’s leading integrated utilities. As the largest private player in producing clean energy with renewable sources, the business has more than 88GW of total capacity, including more than 59GW of renewables.

Distributing electricity through a network of over 2 million kilometres, Enel serves approximately 73 million end users, being the first private network operator globally, and proudly bringing energy to around 67 million homes and businesses.

Enel is proud to put people at the heart of its energy: The group is made up of more than 65,000 individuals from 30 countries and our work is based on our values of trust, responsibility, innovation and proactivity.

Utilities

Founded in 2013 CEO: Philip Jansen

The BT Group is one of the world’s leading communications services companies, which has a purpose as simple as it is ambitious: To provide connections for good. The business believes that there are no limits to what people can do when they connect. That’s why, through the power of technology, the BT Group are supporting customers to live, work and play together better.

To achieve this, the business has accelerated its full fibre rollout to hit 25m premises by the end of 2026, getting fibre to more people, faster, fuelling the UK economic recovery. The group also owns the UK’s fastest mobile network, EE, providing more reliable service and nearinstant connections for its customers.

Telecommunications

United Kingdom

https://www.enel.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/enelgroup/
Italy 81 BT
https://www.bt.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bt/
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Tetra Pak

Founded in 1951

CEO: Adolfo Orive

80 Dassault Systemes

Founded in 1981

CEO: Bernard Charlès

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, is a catalyst for human progress. It provides businesses and people with collaborative virtual environments to imagine sustainable innovations.

By creating 'virtual twin experiences’ of the real world with its 3DEXPERIENCE platform and applications, Dassault Systèmes customers push the boundaries of innovation, learning and production. These virtual twins enable more experimentation in less time, at less expense and with greater understanding, saving time, money and materials and delivering better outcomes for all.

The business’s 20,000 employees bring value to more than 290,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries from across the globe.

Software Development

France

Tetra Pak are specialists in complete solutions for the processing, packaging and distribution of food products, including dairy products, juices and dry foods, to name a few.

The business focuses on keeping the consumption of all raw materials and energy to a minimum during both the manufacturing process and distribution. It also aims to develop the solutions and technologies needed to help ensure access to safe food for hundreds of millions of people across the world – in a way that protects what’s good, protecting food, people and the planet. With the support of 25,000 employees around the world, Tetra Pak intends to remain at the forefront of innovation, as it strives to create the world’s most sustainable food package.

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Switzerland

https://www.3ds.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/dassaultsystemes/
https://www.tetrapak.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/tetra-pak/
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77 Engie

Founded in 2008

CEO: Catherine MacGregor

AB InBev

Founded in 2008

CEO: Michel Doukeris

For AB InBev, sustainability means permanently creating value for all stakeholder groups: For customers, employees, and investors as well as for its business partners and society as a whole.

AB InBev's 2025 Sustainability Goals represent the company’s most ambitious public commitments to date. Unveiled in March 2018, these goals were designed to foster comprehensive environmental and social impact and instigate transformative change throughout the business’s entire value chain. A dedicated team, supported by the company's leadership, played a crucial role in shaping these goals. The forward-thinking approach considered the next 100 years, acknowledging that bold actions based on measurable outcomes is essential for achieving long-lasting positive impact.

ENGIE is a global reference for low-carbon energy and services. With over 171,100 employees, the group is committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions.

Inspired by its purpose, ENGIE reconciles economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses – gas, renewable energy, services –to offer competitive solutions to its customers. In 2022, turnover was €93.9bn (US$102bn). The group was listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices – including CAC 40 and FTSE Euro 100 – and non-financial indices, including DJSI World and MSCI EMU ESG.

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https://www.ab-inbev.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/ab-inbev/
Manufacturing Belgium
https://www.engie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/engie/
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Utilities France

76 BD

Founded in 1897

CEO: Thomas Polen

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical processes for health care providers.

BD and its 65,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help improve patient outcomes, improve the safety and efficiency of clinicians’ care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to better diagnose disease and advance researchers’ capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics.

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

United States

75 Patagonia

Founded in 1973

CEO: Ryan Gellert

Founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company based in Ventura, California. A certified B-Corporation, Patagonia’s mission is to save our home planet.

The company is recognised internationally for its commitment to authentic product quality and environmental activism, donating 1% of sales annually, contributing over US$100m in grants and in-kind donations since 1985.

The business supports community-led efforts to go fossil-fuel-free and protect nature. It also uses any power and influence it has to meet climate change through systems change.

Patagonia is always looking for motivated people to join the company, especially individuals who are passionate about the outdoors and having a positive impact on the planet.

https://www.bd.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/
https://www.patagonia.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/patagonia_2/
Retail United States 20 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

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Xerox

Founded in 1906

CEO: Steve Bandrowczak

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Societe Generale

Founded in 1864

CEO: Slawomir Krupa

Xerox office products and solutions, from multifunction printers (MFPs) to software applications, are designed to enhance client’s productivity by making tasks that were once burdensome easy.

For more than 100 years, Xerox has continually redefined the workplace experience. Xerox has expanded into software and services to sustainably power the hybrid workplace of today and tomorrow.

Today, Xerox is continuing its legacy of innovation to deliver client-centric and digitally-driven technology solutions and meet the needs of today’s global, distributed workforce. From the office to industrial environments, Xerox’s differentiated business and financial services are essential workplace technology solutions that drive success for clients.

Societe Generale is one of the leading European financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth.

Committed to the positive transformation of the world’s societies and economies, Societe Generale and its teams seek to build, day after day, together with its clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative financial solutions.

Active in the real economy for over 150 years, with a solid position in Europe and connected to the rest of the world, Societe Generale has over 117,000 members of staff in 66 countries and supports 25 million individual clients on a daily basis. Banking France

https://www.xerox.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/xerox/
IT Services
United States
https://www.societegenerale.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/societe-generale/
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72 Orange

Founded in 1999 CEO: Christel Heydemann

Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with sales of €43.5bn (US$48.7bn) in 2022 and 136,000 employees worldwide – including 75,000 employees in France. The group has a total customer base of 287 million customers worldwide, including 242 million mobile customers and 24 million fixed broadband customers.

The business is present in 26 countries, and is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business.

In February 2023, the group presented its strategic plan “Lead the future”, built on a new business model, guided by responsibility and efficiency. Lead the future capitalises on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.

71 Puma

Founded in 1924 CEO: Arne Freundt

Supporting over 20,000 employees across more than 120 countries, PUMA is in a constant pursuit to go faster. The brand works to be fast in how it adapts to and connects with the constantly changing world. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, PUMA aims to always push what’s next in both sport and culture.

That hustler’s spirit can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, offices and countries. The brand is always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which sport and culture collide, as well as finding better ways to connect and collaborate with communities.

The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Sporting Goods Manufacturing Germany

https://www.orange.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/orange/
Telecommunications
France
https://www.puma.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/puma/
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70 Henkel

Founded in 1876

CEO: Carsten Knobel

Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 145 years of success. The brand operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive technologies and consumer brands. The company holds leading positions with its two business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. The business has a diverse team of more than 50,000 employees worldwide, and the business strives to enrich and improve the lives every day through its products, services and solutions.

Manufacturing Germany

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Mercedes-Benz AG

Founded in 1925

CEO: Ola Källenius

The Mercedes-Benz Group aims to create value that is sustainable – economically, ecologically and socially: This is one of the core principles of the group. It applies not only to the group’s own products and manufacturing locations, but also to the entire upstream and downstream value chain. It has translated this approach in its sustainable business strategy.

One of the most important transformation goals at the Mercedes-Benz Group is decarbonisation. At Mercedes-Benz Group, this goal is reflected in “Ambition 2039” and the “Electric Only” approach. By the end of this decade, Mercedes-Benz intends to be all-electric wherever market conditions allow.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Germany

https://www.henkel.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/henkel/
https://www.mercedes-benz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercedes-benz_ag/
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Reckitt

Founded in 2007

CEO: Nicandro Durante

The LEGO Group

Founded in 1932

CEO: Niels B. Christiansen

The LEGO Group has the mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow. The company firmly believes in the transformative power of learning-through-play, recognising its ability to shape the future of children. Through play, children not only have fun but also acquire vital skills such as problem-solving, communication, creativity, collaboration and resilience.

Established in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen in Billund, Denmark, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company with its headquarters located in the same city. Their play experiences reach more than 120 countries, and their global team of over 20,000 colleagues work tirelessly to fulfil their ambition of bringing learningthrough-play to children across the globe.

Manufacturing

Denmark

Reckitt, a British multinational consumer goods company, recognise the ongoing fight to ensure that access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment is a right and not a privilege. Each of Reckitt's products is meticulously designed to contribute to this cause.

With a legacy spanning over 200 years, the business of well-loved brands have made a significant difference in people's daily lives worldwide. These brands include Durex, Dettol, Enfamil, Nurofen, Strepsils and Gaviscon, to name a few. As a growing global community of over 43,000 individuals, Reckitt is on a transformative journey towards sustainable growth, aiming to have a positive impact on communities worldwide, promoting a healthier planet and fostering a fairer society.

Manufacturing

United Kingdom

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https://www.reckitt.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/reckitt/
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Founded in 1946

CEO: Thomas Buberl

As one of the largest global insurers, AXA operates with a purpose to act for human progress by protecting what matters. The company's core business revolves around providing protection to individuals, businesses and societies, enabling them to thrive.

Throughout its history, AXA has consistently demonstrated leadership, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, driving progress in all aspects of its operations. The company's purpose is deeply rooted in its origins, as AXA has always been committed to serving as a force for collective good. AXA remains attentive to its social environment and embraces its responsibility as an insurer, taking proactive steps to understand risks and prioritise better protection.

Johnson Controls

Founded in 1885

CEO: George Oliver

Johnson Controls transforms the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, its Johnson Controls mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.

With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centres, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering OpenBlue.

With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software as well as service solutions with some of the most trusted names in the industry.

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

United States

66
AXA
https://www.axa.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axa/
Insurance
France 65
https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/johnson-controls/
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Mastercard

Founded in 1966

CEO: Michael Miebach

63

BNP Paribas

Founded in 1988

CEO: Jean-Laurent Bonnafé

Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry, with a mission to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible.

Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, Mastercard’s innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realise their greatest potential. The business’s decency quotient drives its culture and everything the business does inside and outside of its operations. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, Mastercard is building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.

IT Services and IT Consulting

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 65 countries, with 190,000 employees – more than 145,000 of which are in Europe.

BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions; Commercial and personal banking and services for all the group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses; investment and protection services for savings; and corporate and institutional banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients.

The group helps its clients realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. Additionally, the group has four domestic markets in Europe – Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg.

https://www.mastercard.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mastercard/
United States
https://group.bnpparibas/en/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bnp-paribas/
Banking France 28 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

62 Volkswagen Group

Founded in 1937

The Volkswagen Group, with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The group is made up of twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.

The group operates 120 production plants in 20 European countries and a further eleven countries in the Americas, Asia and Africa. Each working day, around 630,000 employees worldwide produce some 43,000 vehicles, are involved in vehicle-related services or work in the other fields of business. The Volkswagen Group sells its vehicles in 153 countries, with the goal of making mobility sustainable for everyone.

Automotive Germany

61 Barclays

Founded in 1690

CEO: C. S. Venkatakrishnan

Barclays is a British universal bank, which spans consumer banking and payments operations around the world. It is also a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank – all of which are supported by service companies which provide technology, operations and functional services across the group.

With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Additionally, Barclays supports efforts to further enhance ESG reporting and advocates for improved consistency across the industry across disclosures and ESG ratings and benchmarks.

Financial Services

United Kingdom

https://www.volkswagenag.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/volkswagen-group/
https://www.home.barclays/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/barclays-bank/
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60 Visa

Founded in 1958

CEO: Ryan McInerney

VISA is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories.

The business is also committed to achieving its sustainability initiatives, by achieving carbon neutrality across its operations since 2020. It also transitioned to 100% renewable electricity across its global offices and data centres, and offers 140 onsite electric vehicle chargers to allow its employees to have a lighter carbon footprint. Additionally, VISA partnered with CPI Card Group in 2020 to launch Earthwise, a payment card made of up to 98% upcycled plastic dependent on design.

59 BAT

Founded in 1902

CEO: Jack Bowles

British American Tobacco (BAT) is proud to be a truly global company with a highly successful past and a transformational future. Founded in 1902, the business has evolved into one of the world’s leading consumer goods businesses. As a leading FTSE company, BAT is spread across six continents and has more than 50,000 people worldwide. Its purpose is to build ‘A Better Tomorrow’ by reducing the health impact of the business through offering a greater choice of enjoyable products for consumers.

BAT is becoming a business that defines itself, not by the product it sells, but by the consumer needs that it meets. Since 2018, BAT has been a Global Top Employer for its long-standing commitment to sustaining a diverse and inclusive culture.

Tobacco Manufacturing

United Kingdom

https://usa.visa.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/visa/
IT Services and IT Consulting United States
https://www.bat.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-american-tobacco/
30 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

58 Banco do Brasil

Founded in 1808

Banco do Brasil SA is a banking and financial institution that offers a wide range of solutions and services. It operates in various business segments including banking, investment, fund management, insurance, payment methods and others.

In the banking segment, the company serves the retail, wholesale and government markets through its network and customer service teams. It also provides banking services to micro-entrepreneurs and the informal sector through banking correspondents.

The investment segment focuses on domestic capital market deals, such as intermediation and distribution of debts in primary and secondary markets, equity interest, and financial services.

Banco do Brasil SA was founded on October 12, 1808, and is headquartered in Brasilia, Brazil.

57 Volvo Group

Founded in 1927

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs about 102,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.

Volvo aims to provide sustainable transportation solutions that keep goods and people moving freely, and deliver the equipment needed to build and maintain vital infrastructure, while driving the shift towards a decarbonised transport system. The group sees the transition to net zero through fossil-free solutions as an opportunity to create a meaningful impact.

https://www.bb.com.br/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bancodobrasil/
Banking Brazil
https://www.volvogroup.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/volvo-group/
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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United States

56

Bain & Company

Founded in 1973

CEO: Manny Maceda

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change-makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, Bain & Co work alongside its clients with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries.

The business has a 10-year commitment to invest more than US$1bn in pro bono services, bringing talent, expertise, and insight to organisations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment.

Bain & Co earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting it in the top 1% of all companies.

Business Consulting and Services

United States

55 Stellantis

Founded in 2021

CEO: Christine Feuell

Powered by diversity, Stellantis lead the way the world moves. Stellantis is a constellation of 14 iconic automotive brands and two mobility arms that are about more than transportation: They’re about moving people and making connections.

The business is transforming into a sustainable mobility tech company, guided by the clear vision of our Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, which paves the way for Stellantis to achieve carbon net zero by 2038 and be second to none in value creation for all stakeholders. Stellantis’s brands include: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall and mobility brands Free2move and Leasys.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Netherlands

https://www.bain.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/bain-and-company/
https://www.stellantis.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellantis/
32 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

Founded in 1983

CEO: John Stankey

AT&T understands that its customers want an easier, less complicated life. That’s why the business is using its network, labs, products, services, and people to create a world where everything works together seamlessly, and life is better as a result.

As a connectivity provider, AT&T is well positioned to connect the technology that will enable the global transition to a net-zero economy. The more widely 5G and other broadband technologies are available, the greater their impact will be on that transition. The business aims to bridge the digital divide and help support climate resiliency and climate justice, particularly as many people who lack reliable connectivity today are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change.

53 Santander

Founded in 1857 CEO: José Antonio Alvarez

Banco Santander is a leading commercial bank, headquartered in Spain. It has a meaningful presence in 10 core markets in the Europe, North America and South America regions, and is one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalisation.

Santander aims to be the best open financial services platform providing services to individuals, SMEs, corporates, financial institutions and governments. The bank’s purpose is to help people and businesses prosper in a simple, personal and fair way. Santander is building a more responsible bank and has made a number of commitments to support this objective, including raising over €120b (US$130b) in green financing between 2019 and 2025, and financially empowering 10 million people over the same period. Banking Spain

United States

54 AT&T
https://www.att.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/att/
Telecommunications
https://www.santander.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/banco-santander/
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52 VMware

Founded in 1998

CEO: Rangarajan Raghuram

51 Ericsson

Founded in 1876 CEO: Börje Ekholm

VMware is a leading provider of multicloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control. At the heart of everything it does, lies the responsibility and the opportunity to build a sustainable, equitable and more secure future for all.

Since VMware was founded in 1998, its employees and partners have been behind the tech innovations transforming entire industries. Today, it continues to nurture a culture of innovation where curiosity meets execution. The business works to harness the next wave of innovation and solve its customers’ toughest challenges through disruptive technologies, such as edge computing, AI, blockchain, machine learning, Kubernetes, and more.

Software Development

United States

Creating game-changing technologies and services that shape the future, Ericsson is on a mission to combine creativity, expertise and technology, to open new possibilities in communication. The business is also passionate about resolving global challenges, such as mitigating climate change and connecting every school in the world.

Ericsson believes in a world where limitless connectivity improves lives, redefines business and pioneers a sustainable future. That's why sustainability and corporate responsibility are at the heart of everything the business does.

What’s more, the business has invested in a next-generation supply plan, which means its customers can benefit from a customised, resilient, sustainable, and end-to-end connected chain.

https://www.vmware.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/vmware/
https://www.ericsson.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/ericsson/
IT Services Sweden 34 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

50 BASF

Founded in 1865

49 Toyota Motor Corporation

Founded in 1937

CEO: Kōji Satō

BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future. The business combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The BASF Group employs more than 111,000 individuals, all of whom contribute to the success of the customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world.

The business’s portfolio comprises six segments: chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, surface technologies, nutrition and care and agricultural solutions.

BASF generated sales of €87.3bn (US$95.92bn) in 2022. Additionally, BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the US. The company is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automotive industry leader manufacturing vehicles in 27 countries and marketing the company’s products in over 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation employs nearly 350,000 people globally.

Toyota aims for growth that is in harmony with the environment by seeking to minimise the environmental impact of the business operations, such as by working to reduce the effect of its vehicles and operations on climate change and biodiversity. The business strives to develop, establish and promote technologies that enable the environment and economy to coexist harmoniously, and to build close and cooperative relationships with a wide spectrum of individuals and organisations.

https://www.basf.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/basf/
Chemical Manufacturing Germany
https://www.toyota-global.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/toyota/
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Japan

Merck

Founded in 1940

CEO: Robert M Davis

Merck – known as MSD outside of the US and Canada – is unified around its purpose to use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world.

For more than 130 years, Merck has brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. The business aspires to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, it is at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals.

The business fosters a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operates responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

United States

47

AstraZeneca

Founded in 1999

CEO: Pascal Soriot

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company

AstraZeneca believes that science can build a sustainable future for people, society and the planet. The business is united by a desire to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines in a way that is respectful of the planet.

As a global business, AstraZeneca is playing its part in tackling the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention. It is harnessing the power of science and innovation, and its global reach to make a positive impact on society, healthcare systems and the environment. By embedding sustainability in everything it does, AstraZeneca is helping to strengthen healthcare systems so that they are more resilient.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

United Kingdom

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https://www.merck.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/merck/
https://www.astrazeneca.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrazeneca/
36 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

46

BMW

Founded in 1916

CEO: Oliver Zipse

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger vehicles and more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2022 was €23.5b (US$25b) on revenues amounting to €142.6b (US$154b), and the company had a workforce of 149,475 employees. The success of the BMW Group has always been based on longterm thinking and responsible action.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Germany

45 Morgan Stanley

Founded in 1935

CEO: James P. Gorman

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.

Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm and everything it does is guided by five core values: Do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. Additionally, the firm partners with clients and stakeholders to mobilise capital at scale for a sustainable, low-carbon economy.

https://www.bmwgroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group/
https://www.morganstanley.com/
Services
States TOP 100 COMPANIES SUSTAINABILITYMAG.COM 37
Financial
United

43 SAP

Founded in 1972

CEO: Christian Klein

44 ABB

Founded in 1988

CEO: Bjorn Rosengren

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimise how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of excellence, ABB’s 105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.

ABB has a number of impressive sustainability credentials, including the launch of Terra 360 – the world’s fastest car charger capable of fully charging an electric car in less than 15 minutes. The company is also helping Hamburg, Germany, meet its 2030 goal of cutting CO2 emissions in half compared with 1990 levels.

Appliances,

Switzerland

SAP’s strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent, sustainable enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, the business helps companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best – SAP customers generate 87% of total global commerce.

SAP machine learning, IoT, and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into intelligent enterprises. The company helps give people and organisations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition, while simplifying technology, so clients can use SAP software without disruption. With a global network of customers, partners and employees, SAP helps the world run better and improve people’s lives.

Software Development

Germany

https://www.abb.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/abb/
Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
https://www.sap.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/sap/
38 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

41 Adidas

Founded in 1924

CEO: Bjørn Gulden

42 Intel

Founded in 1968

Intel’s mission is to shape the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. By pushing forward in fields like AI, analytics and cloud-to-edge technology, Intel’s work is at the heart of countless innovations.

From major breakthroughs like self-driving cars and rebuilding the coral reefs, to things that make everyday life better like blockbuster effects and improved shopping experiences — they’re all powered by Intel technology.

To help in the fight against climate change, Intel is advancing more sustainable computing across the business, including eco-conscious semiconductor manufacturing, more environmentally conscious data centres, and circularity across our products’ lifecycles, to name a few.

Semiconductor Manufacturing

United States

The belief that through sport, we have the power to change lives, is the driving force behind the Adidas brand. Adidas strives to expand the boundaries of human possibility, to include and unite people in sport, and to create a more sustainable world.

The company’s commitment to sustainability has been embedded into its business practices for over two decades. To underline this commitment, in 2021, Adidas sharpened its focus on sustainability and defined a roadmap for 2025 and beyond that allows the business to create and drive positive impact. Additionally, the brand empowers its employees to become sustainability ambassadors, and aims to uphold the highest standards of social compliance across its supply chain.

Sporting Goods

Germany

https://www.intel.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/intel-corporation/
https://www.adidas-group.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/adidas/
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40 KPMG

Founded in 1987

CEO: William B. Thomas

39 HSBC

Founded in 1865

CEO: Colin Bell

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The business has 227,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 146 countries and territories.

With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on its successes, thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, its people. Its industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.

The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity.

Accounting Netherlands

With the mission of opening up a world of opportunity for its customers, investors and the planet, HSBC is a financial services organisation that serves more than 40 million customers, ranging from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies and governments. Its network covers 63 countries and territories, and lends unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to its customers and clients.

HSBC has joined the World Resources Institute and WWF to form a 5-year partnership, with the aim of providing climate solutions to become commercial reality and have an impact on the world.

HSBC is listed on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges. Financial Services

United Kingdom

https://www.kpmg.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/kpmg/
https://www.hsbc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hsbc/
42 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

Founded in 1994

CEO: Paul Hudson

Sanofi is an innovative global healthcare company, which chases the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. The team spans across some 100 countries, and is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible.

Sanofi provides potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the centre of its ambitions.

DE&I is also a crucial element of Sanofi’s business model, as they have undertaken numerous initiatives to become a more equitable employer. For example, in 2021 the business launched a Global Pay Equity Action Plan to track and reinforce practices to promote parity.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

France

37 Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Founded in 2015 CEO: Antonio Neri

As the first IT company to set science-based targets across its value chain aligned to the goals of the Paris Climate Accord, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) recognises the imperative to minimise the industry’s environmental footprint. As a leader in sustainability, HPE is committed to becoming a net-zero enterprise, across its entire value chain, by the year 2040.

HPE takes a holistic approach to product design that results in fewer material inputs, lower product power consumption and minimises waste – reducing total cost of ownership for consumers and businesses to contribute to a more circular economy. The HPE Asset Upcycling Services was also launched to maximise end-of-use asset value and provide money back for other innovation projects.

IT Services and IT Consulting

United States

38 Sanofi
https://www.sanofi.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/sanofi/
https://www.hpe.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hewlett-packard-enterprise/
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36

Boston Consulting Group

Founded in 1963

CEO: Christoph Schweizer

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.

BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, it works closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders – empowering organisations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact.

BCG’s diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG also delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures.

Management Consulting

United States

J.P. Morgan

Founded in 2000 CEO: Jamie Dimon

J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available. The business has been helping its clients to do business and manage their wealth for more than 200 years.

The business has been built upon our core principle of putting its clients' interests first. Therefore, J.P. Morgan is committed to helping its clients navigate the challenges and capitalise on the long-term economic opportunities and environmental benefits of progressing toward a low-carbon world. The business is applying its capital, data, expertise and other resources to help address climate change and promote long-term, innovative solutions for a more sustainable future. Financial Services

United States

https://www.bcg.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/boston-consulting-group/
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https://www.jpmorgan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/jpmorgan/
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34 Samsung

Founded in 1938

CEO: Han, Jong Hee & Kyung, Kye Hyun

Technology giant Samsung Electronics is a global leader in the industry, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, the business is transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions.

Since its establishment in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognised as one of the top 10 global brands. Its network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive the business’s growth.

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

South Korea

33

SalesForce

Founded in 1999

CEO: Marc Benioff

Salesforce is the customer company. It makes cloud-based software designed to help businesses connect to their customers in a whole new way, so they can find more prospects, close more deals, and ‘wow’ customers with amazing service. Customer 360, Salesforce's complete suite of products, united customer sales, service, marketing, commerce and IT teams with a single, shared view of customer information.

Salesforce has a vision to accelerate the world's largest businesses to net zero, sequester 200 gigatons of carbon through conserving, restoring, and growing 1 trillion trees and protecting the plane’s oceans, and energise the ecopreneur revolution. To achieve net zero residual emissions, the business focuses on six sustainability priorities.

Software Development

United States

https://www.samsung.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/samsung-electronics/
https://www.salesforce.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/salesforce/
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32 Tech Mahindra

Founded in 1986

CEO: CP Gurnani

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customercentric information technology experiences. As a US$6.5bn company with more than 152,000 professionals across 90 countries, Tech Mahindra helps 1,297 global customers – including Fortune 500 companies.

The business is focused on leveraging nextgeneration technologies including 5G, blockchain, metaverse, quantum computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and more, to enable end-toend digital transformation for global customers.

The Tech Mahindra group focuses on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, and driving positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders.

31 Walmart

Founded in 1962

CEO: Doug McMillon

Sixty years ago, Sam Walton started a single mum-and-pop shop and transformed it into the world’s biggest retailer. Since those founding days, one thing has remained consistent: the commitment to helping customers save money so they can live better. Today, Walmart is still reinventing the shopping experience.

Walmart understand that for a business to last, it must have a fundamental reason for being – which is found in the value it creates, not only for shareholders, but for the world. That’s why, for more than 15 years, Walmart has been collaborating with others to drive positive impact across global supply chains. Retail United States

https://www.techmahindra.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-mahindra/
IT Services India
https://www.walmart.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/walmart/
46 2023 TOP 100 COMPANIES

Dell Technologies

Founded in 1984

CEO: Michael Dell

American-based Dell Technologies helps organisations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.

Dell is also committed to enhancing sustainability, as by 2030, the business pledges to reuse or recycle an equivalent product for every product a customer buys. Additionally, 100% of the company’s packaging will be made from recycled or renewable material and more than half of Dell’s product content will be made from recycled or renewable material. The company is working across its value chain to reduce emissions across all scopes, achieving net zero by 2050.

United States

Founded in 1998

CEO: Bob Moritz

At PwC, the business is driven by a purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems. With a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services.

PwC has a passionate community of solvers, ready to combine real world experience with a commitment to change. Additionally, PwC's global Centre for Nature Positive Business unites more than 500 nature specialists from across the business’s network. Bringing together knowledge in biodiversity, water, forestry, regenerative agriculture and geospatial analysis, the centre is accelerating the global transition to a nature positive and net zero future.

Accounting

United Kingdom

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IT Services
29 PwC
https://www.pwc.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/pwc/
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28 McKinsey & Co

Founded in 1926

CEO: Bob Sternfels https://www.mckinsey.com/

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. The firm is the trusted advisor to the world's leading businesses, governments and institutions. It works with leading organisations across the private, public and social sectors. McKinsey’s scale, scope, and knowledge allow the firm to address problems that no one else can, as it has deep functional and industry expertise, as well as breadth of geographical reach.

McKinsey is passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to its clients and, often, to the world. It works with clients and colleagues alike, to build capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity, to help build internal support, get to real issues and practical recommendations.

27 United Nations

Founded in 1945

CEO: António Guterres

Founded at the end of the Second World War, the United Nations is an international organisation made up of 193 member states committed to maintaining international peace and security. Every day the UN works to tackle global challenges and deliver results for those most in need.

Giving life-saving support to populations hit by humanitarian crises, helping build and keep the peace in conflict-ridden areas, supporting governments and their citizens to advance development and fight poverty, and promoting human rights worldwide are the core pillars of the work of the United Nations and the mandates it receives from its Member States.

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HP

Founded in 1939

CEO: Enrique Lores

With a vision to create a world where innovation drives extraordinary contributions to humanity, HP has become a world-renowned technology company that is pioneering sustainable change. HP’s technology – a product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers and 3D printing solutions – was created to inspire the business’s vision.

HP is also committed to reducitng is environmental impact. So much so, HP aims to be the world’s most sustainable and just tech company –taking urgent action to combat climate change, protect human rights, and accelerate digital equity. The business believes thoughtful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. And all it takes is one to change the world.

IT Services

United States

Pfizer

Founded in 1849

CEO: Albert Bourla

Pfizer is a leading research-based biopharmaceutical company that applies science and global resources to deliver innovative therapies that extend and significantly improve lives. Every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time.

What’s more, Pfizer is committed to continuing its efforts to drive down greenhouse gas emissions throughout its value chain, pursuing the ambitious targets aligned with a 1.5°C pathway. It is also committed to providing shareholders, potential investors, and the public with a transparent view of its efforts toward fulfilling the business's purpose: Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. The group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future.

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Nike

Founded in 1964

CEO: John Donahoe

Named for the Greek goddess of victory, sportswear giant NIKE has now become a world-leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities.

The brand is committed to making sustainable change as 43% of leadership positions are held by women and 78% of energy used is from renewable sources. What’s more, US$97.7m was invested in NIKE's fiscal year 2021 to drive positive impact in communities around the world.

The company was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight in 1972 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, with more than 79,000 employees worldwide.

23 Capgemini

Founded in 1967

CEO: Aiman Ezzat

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future.

It is a responsible and diverse organisation of 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fuelled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22bn (US$24bn).

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Cisco

Founded in 1984

CEO: Chuck Robbins

American-based digital communications technology conglomerate Cisco enables people to make powerful connections – whether in business, education, philanthropy or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible – providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time.

Since the company's inception in 1984, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)based networking technologies.

Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies.

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Founded in 1989

CEO: Carmine Di Sibio

EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and to build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

EY teams have a legacy of over 20 years providing sustainability and ESG services. The business utilises its deep technical skills across a breadth of business issues to help businesses create value for sustainability — while helping sustainability create value for business.

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Founded in 1977

CEO: Safra Catz

Cloud technology company Oracle Cloud provides organisations around the world with computing infrastructure and software to help them innovate, unlock efficiencies and become more effective. The business also created the world’s first – and only – autonomous database to help organise and secure its customers’ data.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offers high performance, security and cost savings. It is designed so businesses can move workloads easily from on-premises systems to the cloud, and between the cloud and on-premises and other clouds.

Oracle also embraces diversity, encourages personal and professional growth and celebrates a global team of passionate people developing innovative technologies.

IT Services and IT Consulting

United States

Founded in 1989

CEO: Julie Sweet

With Julie Sweet – one of the world’s most powerful businesswomen – at the helm, Accenture is a firm driving change and creating meaningful value.

Accenture operates in over 120 countries and serves more than 9,000 clients. Its approach to sustainability is comprehensive, integrating sustainability into every facet of its work for the benefit of all stakeholders. Accenture offers solutions that mitigate carbon emissions across various domains, such as buildings, transport, and even entire cities, while simultaneously promoting social and economic advantages. Accenture works with organisations to incorporate sustainability throughout the value chain, thus enabling trusted, circular, and net-zero value chains.

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Tesla

Founded in 2003

CEO: Elon Musk

On a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla is building a world powered by solar energy, running on batteries and transported by electric vehicles. With global temperatures rising, the faster society frees itself from fossil fuel reliance and achieves a zero-emission future, the better. In pursuit of this mission, Tesla produces and instals infinitely scalable clean energy generation and storage products that help its customers further decrease their environmental impact.

When it comes to achieving its goals, Tesla prides itself on accomplishing what others deem impossible. That’s why they are opening new factories and increasing output every day, to build a sustainable future.

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Deloitte

Founded in 1900

CEO: Joe Ucuzoglu

For over 20 years, Deloitte has helped organisations make progress toward delivering sustainable value for their stakeholders – from investors, customers and business partners, to regulators, governments, and communities. Deloitte serves organisations as they redefine their strategies, embed sustainability into their operations, meet disclosure and regulatory requirements and help them accelerate the transformation of their organisations.

Through innovative approaches, digital solutions and lessons learned from its own journey, Deloitte works with organisations to embed sustainability into operations. Deloitte invests in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds to empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere.

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Nestlé

Founded in 1866

CEO: Ulf Mark Schneider

15 IBM

Founded in 1911

CEO: Arvind Krishna

As the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé is driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, Nestlé serves with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families.

Nestlé can trace its origins back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened. One year later, Henri Nestlé launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals

‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland. Today, Nestlé employs around 273,000 people and has factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

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IBM brings together all the necessary technology and services, regardless of where those solutions come from, to help clients solve the most pressing business problems.

IBM aspires to make a lasting, positive impact on the world through business ethics, its environment and the communities in which its clients and employees work and live. The business is doing so in a number of ways. For example, IBM acquired Envizi to accelerate its sustainability initiative and to build on its growing investments in AI-powered software to help organisations create more sustainable operations and supply chains. IBM also strives to reach carbon neutrality by 2030 and to divert 90% by weight of non-hazardous waste from landfill and incineration by 2025.

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Apple

Founded in 1976

CEO: Tim Cook

As one of the world’s most notable companies, Apple is committed to becoming more sustainable, by pledging carbon neutrality by 2030. Likewise, every Apple product will be made with clean energy and even more recycled and renewable materials.

Apple believes that using recycled materials is one of the ways it can lower the business' carbon impact of its products, since these materials often have a lower carbon footprint than materials from primary sources. That’s why Apple is sourcing more recycled content than ever, which brings the business closer to its goal of one day making products with only recycled and renewable materials.

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AutoDesk

Founded in 1982

CEO: Andrew Anagnost

Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. Its technology spans architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media, and entertainment, empowering innovators everywhere to solve challenges big and small. From greener buildings and smarter products to more mesmerising blockbusters, Autodesk software helps its customers to design and make a better world for all.

At Autodesk, sustainability is about creating technology that improves energy and material productivity. It’s about supporting innovators through grants, software donations and training. And it’s about leading by example in its own operations, advancing sustainability business practices and supporting every employee to make a positive impact.

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Microsoft

Founded in 1975

CEO: Satya Nadella

Every company has a mission. Microsoft's is to empower every person and every organisation to achieve more. The business believes technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Microsoft’s culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it.

By 2030, Microsoft has pledged to be carbon negative, and by 2050, it will remove all of its historical emissions since the business was founded in 1975. What’s more, by 2030, Microsoft will replenish more water than it uses and there will be zero waste across its direct waste footprint.

Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of more than 220,000 passionate employees worldwide.

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Amazon

Founded in 1994

CEO: Andy Jassy

Amazon is guided by four principles: Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking.

Amazon is driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. The business embraces new ways of doing things, making decisions quickly without the fear of failure. Amazon has the scope and capabilities of a large company and the spirit and heart of a small one.

Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of its customers: Shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. What’s more, Amazon’s mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company.

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Founded in 2007

CEO: Kuo-Chih Liu

Taiwan High Speed Rail Consortium was formed in November 1996 to bid for the HSR BOT Project and was selected the Best Applicant in September 1997. Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) was incorporated in May 1998 as the Concessionaire to build and operate the HSR service. In July 23, 1998, the agreements were signed between MOTC (representing the ROC Government) and the THSRC, which have granted THSRC a concession to finance, construct, and operate the High Speed Rail System for a period of 35 years and a concession for HSR station area development for a period of 50 years.

Since 2007, Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) has been providing safe and fast transportation services for Taiwan’s island-wide commuters. For more than

13 years, THSR has been the main transportation pillar of Taiwan’s western corridor. THSR trains can reach top speeds of 300 km/h from Nangang to Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan, and Zuoying. These destinations reflect the innate hospitality and efficient systems of Taiwan. Total passenger volume has exceeded 600mn. The organisation’s vision is "To be the platform for advancement and enjoyment." It seeks to create great value based on the 4Ts of transportation, technology, Taiwan, and touch.

Through smart technology, Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation (THSRC) allows passengers to enjoy convenience, comfort, and safety. Booking, ticket purchases, rail services, and bus transfer services can be done online. It has also supported telecommunication companies to improve 4G mobile coverage on board with free iTaiwan Wi-Fi .

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Schnitzer Steel Industries

Founded in 1906

Schnitzer is a global leader in the collection, processing, and sale of the world's most recycled product: steel. Since its founding in 1906, Schnitzer has grown into a global leader in metals recycling through a combination of organic investments and acquisitions which provide stateof-the-art processing, manufacturing and information technologies.

Today, Schnitzer operates 95 recycling facilities, including seven deep water ports – on both US coasts, in Hawaii and Puerto Rico – which enable efficient delivery of processed scrap metals to steel mills and foundries around the world.

Schnitzer’s facilities are powered by 100% net carbonfree sourced electricity, its finished steel products are made of 95% recycled content, and it recycles and reuses 88% of its total water withdrawal. Schnitzer continues to build on these foundations at all its operations investing in advanced metals recovery technology systems, air emissions and stormwater control systems, and fuel-efficient equipment to improve the business’s ability to recover valuable resources, divert material from landfills, improve air and water quality, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. has corporate headquarters in Portland, Oregon and has traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol SCHN since its IPO in 1993.

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Brambles

Founded in 1875

Under the CHEP brand, Brambles helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Its pallets, crates and containers form the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust Brambles to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely.

As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the world's most sustainable logistics businesses through the sharing and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods – for example, dry food, grocery, and health and personal care – fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries.

Bramble also prides itself on its circular business model, which facilitates the ‘share and reuse’ of the

world’s largest pool of reusable pallets and containers. This enables Brambles to serve its customers while minimising the impact on the environment and improving the efficiency and safety of supply chains around the world. In a resource-constrained world, circular business models like those operated by Brambles are recognised as a practical business solution enabling the world to trade more responsibly. By replenishing what it extracts and providing its products via a service, Brambles helps reduce both the constant pressure on natural resources and the waste production typical of conventional linear business models.

The group employs more than 12,000 people and owns approximately 360 million pallets, crates and containers through a network of more than 750 service centres. Brambles operates in approximately 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe.

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Evoqua Water Technologies

Founded in 1913

CEO: Ron Keating

Evoqua Water Technologies is the global leader in helping municipalities and industrial customers protect and improve the world’s most fundamental natural resource: water.

Evoqua has a more than 100-year heritage of innovation and industry firsts, market-leading expertise, and unmatched customer service, where it continues to transform water and wastewater. Its cost-effective and reliable treatment systems and services ensure uninterrupted quantity and quality of water, enabling regulatory and environmental compliance, increased efficiency through water reuse, and preparing customers for next-generation demands.

Evoqua’s unparalleled portfolio of proven brands, advanced technologies, mobile and emergency water supply solutions and service helps cities across the world provide and discharge clean water, and enable leisure and commercial industry

to maximise productivity and profitability.

Evoqua serves a wide range of industrial markets including: food and beverage, chemical processing, hydrocarbon processing, life sciences, marine, microelectronics, mining, oil and gas, and power. The company also serves the municipal water and wastewater market and provides support to more than 200,000 installations worldwide.

Evoqua offers reliable and responsive services backed by knowledgeable water experts and the water industry’s most extensive service network.

Evoqua service technicians can reach 85% of the US and CA population in under two hours. That means Evoqua can make issues go away quickly. Innovation is part of the business’s DNA dating back more than 100 years when one of the founders of one of the businesses - Wallace & Tiernan - invented the process to disinfect drinking water using chlorine and filtration.

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Brookfield Renewable Partners LP

Founded in 2011 CEO: Connor

Brookfield Renewable is one of the world’s largest owners, operators and developers of renewable power, with US$52bn of power assets under management. The business’s portfolio of hydropower, wind, solar and storage assets extends across North America, South America, Europe and Asia, totaling over 19,000 megawatts of installed capacity, with an 18,000-megawatt development pipeline.

Leveraging over 120 years of operating experience and industry-leading innovation, Brookfield Renewable drives value across its extensive clean energy platform and delivers innovative renewable power solutions that accelerate the

world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Brookfield Renewable’s values extend well beyond the clean energy it produces to fuel a sustainable, growing economy. The business makes positive economic, social and environmental impacts in the communities where people live and work. Brookfield Asset Management is engaged with leading ESG frameworks, actively involved in discussions to advance ESG awareness across private and public markets, and is enhancing its ESG reporting and protocols in line with evolving best practices. For example, Brookfield Renewable is a signatory to the the UN-led Principles of Responsible Investment and the Net Zero Managers Initiative, both of which show their commitment to ESG best practices.

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5 Stantec

Founded in 1954

The Stantec community unites approximately 26,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. The business collaborates across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life.

Its work – engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning – begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Stantec’s local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with its world-class expertise, have allowed the business to go anywhere to meet

its clients' needs in more creative and personalised ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places it serves, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec recognises that to fulfil its promise to design with community in mind, it needs to consider climate change in its project work. The business’s focus as design and consulting professionals is to help clients see their projects through a climate lens – and then to act on what they find. No matter the level of climate action maturity, Stantec’s diverse services will help others adapt, achieve and mitigate their goals.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

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Unilever

Founded in 1885

As one of the most notable sustainable companies, Unilever is making exciting new developments in packaging with the idea that paper-based bottles will replace plastic.

The business has a clear view of its social and environmental obligations and is committed to developing plant-based alternatives to fossilfuel-derived cleaning products and packaging,

reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2039, and is already taking social action for people's welfare. The business will achieve this by raising the standards of living across the globe and employing 93% of leaders from local communities, as well as promoting DE&I in modern society.

Unilever employs 127,000 people across the world, working for over 400 brand names in 190 countries.

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Vestas Wind Systems

Founded in 1945

Vestas Wind Systems A/S is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer and wind turbine service provider. With a vision to become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, everything the business does revolves around the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions.

Every day, Vestas’s more than 28,000 employees help to create a better world by designing, manufacturing, installing, developing and servicing wind energy and hybrid projects all over the world. With +164 GW of wind turbines installed in 88 countries, its sustainable energy solutions have already prevented 1.9 billion tonnes of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere and contributed to a more sustainable energy system.

At Vestas, sustainability is grounded in four corporate values: simplicity, collaboration, accountability and passion. Sustainability at Vestas means reducing or eliminating negative environmental and social impacts, as well as maximising the value that the business

and products provide for its customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, local communities and the planet at large. It also means upholding sustainability in governance structures. It believes these efforts will help to elevate the standards of the industry as a whole.

Vestas has more than 40 years' experience in wind energy, and was the first company to reach the 100 GW landmark for both the installation and service of wind turbines. As such, Vestas believes it has already played a crucial role in laying the foundations for the sustainable era, and that it is uniquely positioned to show the path to a sustainable planet.

As Vestas highly values diversity and different perspectives. The business builds, leads and contributes to high-performing teams that make better-informed decisions and solutions. Leaders also make an effort to understand other viewpoints before making an opinion or taking action, leading with a feedback culture, which asks for and learns from the opinions of others.

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Siemens

Founded in 1847

Technology giant Siemens focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose, adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people.

Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power. In fiscal 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €72bn (US$78bn) and a net income

of €4.4bn (US$4.7bn). As of September 30, 2022, the company had around 311,000 employees worldwide.

What’s more, sustainability is a key part of Siemens' strategy. This is demonstrated as Siemens is taking its ESG commitment to the next level with its DEGREE framework. It constitutes a 360-degree approach for all stakeholders – its customers, suppliers, investors, people, the societies it serves, and the planet. In addressing the three aspects of ESG, Siemens is building a better future that helps the business stay within planetary boundaries, helps foster a culture of trust, empowerment and growth, supports inclusive economic opportunities, and ensures its people and businesses remain resilient and relevant for whatever the future holds.

Siemens have set clear, very ambitious priorities for core ESG topics, which they drive internally within their own operations as well as together with their customers. Siemens, wants to advance sustainability by creating value for everyone, driving sustainable growth, and creating a better planet.

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Schneider Electric

Founded in 1836

Founded in 1836, Schneider Electric's purpose is to empower all to make the most of energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. The company drives digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management for homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries. Schneider Electric is the most local of global companies. Additionally, it advocates open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about the business’s shared meaningful purpose, inclusive and empowered values.

Sustainability is at the heart of Schneider Electric. To demonstrate this, it has six key commitments: the business pledges to act for a climate-positive world, be efficient with resources, live up to its principles of

trust, create equal opportunities, harness the power of all generations, and empower local communities. The business has also helped 1,000 suppliers deliver on their climate-positive goal to reduce CO2 emissions by half by 2025. Through Schneider Electric’s dedicated decarbonisation programme that offers training, expert support, tools, and solutions, its partners get everything they need to accelerate their business.

DE&I is also a top priority for Schneider Electric. In fact, its 130,000 employees span five generations, 182 nationalities and 108 countries. And, as of December 2022, 34% of the company were women. This includes 41% in the executive committee, 45% in the board of directors, 42% in all new hires, 27% in frontline managers, and 28% in senior leadership positions. Finally, in an 2022 internal engagement survey, 77% of employees stated that they felt fairly treated, regardless of individual differences.

Schneider Electric was also recognised as the world’s most sustainable company in 2021 by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index.

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Doing Well by Doing Good: 100 Years and Counting

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Since 1923, we’ve been protecting what’s vital and prioritizing sustainability in everything we do.

That work continues today with our commitment to net zero and net positive water impact.

That work continues today with our commitment to net zero and net positive water impact.

Our internal goals are ambitious. But our biggest impact is in the work we do for our customers, by delivering solutions that enhance sustainability and growth – without tradeoffs.

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