Brazil has 8 companies among the most sustainable in the world, according to ranking 

Brazil had eight publicly traded companies recognized among the most sustainable in the world in the ranking Carbon Clean 200, recently released by organizations “As You Sow” e “Corporate Knights”.

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The survey highlights the 200 companies that stand out most in energy transition global, considering revenues from clean sources.

Created in July 2016, the ranking is updated periodically and, in this edition, included data up to January 29, 2025.

Banco do Brasil was the best-positioned Brazilian company, occupying 37th place. In addition to it, six companies from the electricity sector and one from the sanitation sector appear on the list.

At the top of the ranking, Apple (United States) took first place, followed by Contemporary Amperex Technology (China) and Microsoft (United States). 

Evaluation criteria and exclusions

Companies listed on the Carbon Clean 200 are ranked according to their clean revenues in US dollars. To be eligible, they must derive at least 10% of their total revenue from sustainable sources.

Furthermore, the ranking automatically excludes companies that:

• They operate in the oil and gas sector, including concessionaires that generate less than 50% of their energy from renewable sources;
• They are involved with coal, either through reserves or energy generation;
• They operate in the production of palm oil, paper/cellulose, rubber, wood, cattle and soy;
• They use child or forced labor;
• They manufacture harmful pesticides or lobby against climate policies.

Check out the full ranking and more information about the study by clicking here link.

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