Two firms rank 500 companies on growth and green metrics

500 companies have been selected for a new ranking that identifies businesses balancing strong financial performance with measurable environmental responsibility. The list, titled World’s Best Companies Sustainable Growth 2027, was compiled by TIME and Statista. It represents the top scoring entities from a larger pool of applicants who met specific transparency requirements.

The ranking relies on three distinct dimensions, each carrying equal weight in the final calculation. The maximum possible score is 100 points. Companies are evaluated on Revenue Growth, Financial Stability, and Environmental Impact. Only firms that transparently disclose their environmental data were eligible for consideration in this analysis.

Revenue Growth was measured over the period from 2023 to 2025. Analysts examined both relative growth rates and performance compared to industry averages. Consistent revenue increases were a mandatory requirement for inclusion. This metric ensures that companies are not just expanding in a single year but maintaining a steady upward trajectory across the evaluation window.

Financial Stability was assessed using established metrics including the Piotroski F-Score and the Altman Z-Score. The F-Score examines profitability, leverage, and liquidity, while the Z-Score gauges the likelihood of bankruptcy. The model also looked at profitability over the last five years, from 2021 to 2025. Industry specific key performance indicators were applied for companies operating in banking, insurance, and real estate investment trust sectors.

Environmental Impact formed a core part of the evaluation using 2024 data. The analysis covered direct and indirect carbon emissions, categorized as Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Companies were judged on total emissions and emissions intensity relative to revenue and industry peers. Green energy use, water consumption, and waste management served as additional key performance indicators in this dimension.

Data for the environmental review came from publicly available sustainability reports, environmental disclosures, and third-party environmental databases. All collected data was consolidated into a single scoring model. The final ranking reflects the equal weighting of the three dimensions, creating a composite score that identifies the most resilient and environmentally conscious businesses in the 2027 cohort.