5 Most Sustainable Companies in the US

In this article, we will look into the 5 most sustainable companies in the US. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 20 Most Sustainable Companies in the US.

5. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE)

ESG Score (2024): 77

Market Cap as of February 16: $19.40 billion

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) is ranked 5th on our list of the most sustainable companies in the US. The company provides IT services and products and has a market cap of $19.40 billion, as of February 16. The company is committed to sustainability and circular economy, to reduce its negative impact and provide innovative sustainable solutions. By 2030, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:HPE) aims to lessen its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70%, to reach its net-zero goal by 2040. It has an ESG score of 77.

4. Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW)

ESG Score (2024): 77

Market Cap as of February 16: $38.96 billion

Headquartered in Michigan, Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) is a chemical manufacturing company. It has a market cap of $38.96 billion, as of February 16. Dow Inc. (NYSE:DOW) aims to reduce its net annual emissions by 5 million tonnes. The company pledges to commercialize 3 million tons of renewable solutions annually by 2030. In 2022, the company expanded its renewable energy access to more than 900 megawatts. To quantify its GHG emissions and reinforce ESG, it introduced a GHG Emission Reduction Metric in 2022. The company has an ESG score of 77.

3. Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR)

ESG Score (2024): 81

Market Cap as of February 16: $36.08 billion

Headquartered in North Carolina, Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR) is an industrial machinery manufacturing company, that provides innovative products and services across more than 40 brands. The company boasts a market cap of $36.08 billion, as of February 16. The company continuously enhances its products and services to reduce its environmental footprint and promote resource conservation. It aims to improve the efficiency of its compressed air system by 15%, which can decrease electric consumption by 15 billion kWh. The company launched 100 sustainable products in 2022, signifying its commitment to consumer safety and circularity. The company pledges to increase its sustainable revenue to 25% by 2030.

2. Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM)

ESG Score (2024): 81

Market Cap as of February 16: $38.25 billion

Founded in 1921, Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) is a major gold mining company in the US and a producer of Zinc, Silver, Lead, and Copper. The company boasts a market cap of $38.25 billion, as of February 16. The company’s sustainability commitment is evident in its long-term goals. By 2030, the company pledges to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 32% and Scope 3 by 30%, to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. The company achieved zero workplace fatalities in 2022 and reduced potential safety incidents by 36%, compared to 2021.

1. Owens Corning (NYSE:OC)

ESG Score (2024): 85

Market Cap as of February 16: $12.2o billion

Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) tops our list of the most sustainable companies in the US. The company is a wholesale building material firm, specializing in the manufacturing and marketing of residential and commercial building materials, glass fiber reinforcements, and engineered materials. As of February 16, the company has a market cap of $12.20 billion. Over the past few years, the company has made substantial efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company reduced its GHG emissions by over 4,400 MT by deploying energy-efficient projects. It has an ESG score of 85.

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