58 Banco do Brasil

Founded in 1808

CEO: Arciana Paula Gomes Medeiros

https://www.bb.com.br/ https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ bancodobrasil/

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

CEO: Jim Rowan https://www.volvogroup. com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ volvo-group/

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.

56

Bain & Company

Founded in 1973

CEO: Manny Maceda https://www.bain.com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/bain-andcompany/

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 https://www.stellantis.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellantis/

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

54 AT&T

Founded in 1983

CEO: John Stankey https://www.att.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/ company/att/

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. Telecommunications

United States

53 Santander

Founded in 1857 CEO: José Antonio Alvarez https://www.santander.

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

52 VMware

Founded in 1998

CEO: Rangarajan Raghuram https://www.vmware.com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ vmware/

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

51 Ericsson

Founded in 1876 CEO: Börje Ekholm https://www.ericsson.com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ericsson/

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.

50 Basf

Founded in 1865

CEO: Martin Brudermüller https://www.basf.com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/basf/

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.

Chemical Manufacturing Germany

49 Toyota Motor Corporation

Founded in 1937

CEO: Kōji Satō https://www.toyota-global.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/ company/toyota/

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.

48

Merck

Founded in 1940

CEO: Robert M Davis https://www.merck. com/ https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ merck/

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 https://www.astrazeneca. com/ https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ astrazeneca/

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

46

Bmw

Founded in 1916

CEO: Oliver Zipse https://www. bmwgroup. com/ https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ bmwgroup/

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 https://www.morganstanley.com/

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.

Financial Services

United States

44 Abb

Founded in 1988

CEO: Bjorn Rosengren https://www.abb. com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ abb/

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, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Switzerland

43 Sap

Founded in 1972

CEO: Christian Klein https://www.sap.com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/sap/

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

42 Intel

Founded in 1968

CEO: Patrick P. Gelsinger https://www.intel.com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/intel-corporation/

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

41 Adidas

Founded in 1924

CEO: Bjørn Gulden https://www. adidas-group.com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/adidas/

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

40 Kpmg

Founded in 1987

CEO: William B. Thomas https://www.kpmg. com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ kpmg/

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

39 Hsbc

Founded in 1865

CEO: Colin Bell https://www.hsbc. com/ https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ hsbc/

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

Founded in 1994

CEO: Paul Hudson https://www.sanofi.com https://www.linkedin.com/ company/sanofi/

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 https://www.hpe. com/ https://www.linkedin.com/ company/ hewlett-packard-enterprise/

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 minimise 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