How TIME and Statista Determined the World's Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2027

The World’s Best Companies - Sustainable Growth 2027 ranking, a comprehensive analysis by TIME and Statista, highlights companies that excel in sustainable development while maintaining robust financial health. This ranking considers three key dimensions: Revenue Growth, Financial Stability, and Environmental Impact. Only companies that openly share their environmental data are eligible for inclusion.

Revenue Growth is measured by a company's revenue from 2023 to 2025, with a focus on both relative growth and comparison to industry averages. Consistent revenue growth during this period is crucial for consideration. Financial Stability is assessed using the Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score, which examine profitability, leverage, liquidity, and bankruptcy risk.

Companies demonstrating resilience, particularly during economic uncertainty, score well in this category. Profitability over the last five years (2021-2025) also plays a vital role.

Environmental Impact is the third dimension, focusing on direct and indirect carbon emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) from 2024 data. Scores are based on total emissions and emissions intensity, relative to revenue and industry peers. Green energy use, water consumption, and waste management are additional KPIs. Companies achieving emissions reduction without compromising operational efficiency score highly.

Data for the ranking comes from publicly available sustainability reports, environmental disclosures, and third-party environmental databases. All data is consolidated and weighted equally in a scoring model, with a maximum score of 100 points. The top 500 companies with the highest scores feature on the ranking, published by TIME and Statista.