World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026: Leading the Path to Eco-Friendly Prosperity

In response to climate urgency, TIME and Statista released their second annual ranking. They list companies that show strong financial growth and reduce harm to the planet. Each company cuts carbon, water use, and waste, and they invest in renewable energy.

Top Performer: JYP Entertainment (South Korea)

JYP Entertainment ranks first. It manages K-pop idols like TWICE and Stray Kids. CEO Jung Wook’s 2024 ESG Report shows JYP pushes global music with steady growth. The firm gets its energy 100% from renewable sources. It aims for carbon neutrality by 2050. JYP was the first in South Korea to reach RE100 status. It uses eco-friendly concert methods and sustainable packaging. Every step helps lower its footprint.

Notable Highlights:

Nvidia (#6 in ranking) – U.S. Fastest Growing Green Company

Nvidia switched all its offices and data centers to 100% renewable energy. The firm builds energy-efficient GPUs such as the Blackwell platform. Its GPUs work 25 times better for AI tasks than older versions. The 2025 Sustainability Report shows a full review of its products. It finds lower-than-expected manufacturing emissions. The company also boosts chip recyclability with refurbishment programs.

NatWest Group (#17) – Leading Climate Finance in Banking

NatWest Group in the U.K. jumped from rank 462 to 17 in one year. The group committed £200 billion (~$263 billion) by mid-2025 to help clients decarbonize. It works with high-pollution sectors like transport and construction. It backs projects with Together Housing Group on sustainable housing. It also aids regenerative farming for McCain Foods. Even with some critics, NatWest keeps a low fossil fuel lending footprint. It stays in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.

Inditex (#88) – Fast Fashion’s Sustainable Growth

Inditex, the owner of Zara, climbed 93 spots this year. Its growth and lower direct emissions, water use, and waste set it apart. The firm shows progress in a high-impact industry.

Methodology Overview

The ranking uses two sets of rules. One set checks financial strength. The other set looks at environmental steps. These steps include:

• Carbon footprint
• Water use
• Waste production
• Renewable energy use

The approach shows how profit and planet care can mix well.

Conclusion

The 2026 ranking shows that profit and green goals work together. Leaders like JYP Entertainment, Nvidia, and NatWest use clear green targets in their plans. Their steps give ideas to businesses that face the climate challenge and still grow well.

For the full list and detailed company profiles, visit TIME’s official release on the World’s Best Companies in Sustainable Growth 2026.

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