The surveyed companies are ranked according to a weighted average percentile rank score based on 25 metrics, including carbon productivity, CEO to average worker pay ratio, gender diversity, sustainable revenue, sustainable investments, and climate commitments.
The overall score ranges from A+ to D- :
A+ Awarded to the top company
A Above 75 percent
A- From 70 to 75 percent
B+ From 65 to 70 percent
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Scores of global leading sustainable companies 2024
Headquartered in Australia, Sims Limited leads the ranking of the most sustainable corporations as of 2024, having earned an overall ** score. The company operates in the metal and electronics recycling, municipal recycling, and renewable energy sectors. Also based in Australia, the second-leading company in terms of sustainability that year was *.
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