Top 100 sustainability companies

The summit companies with the strongest independent sustainability record. Every company here has held a documented role at the B20, G20, COP or APEC, and every one has earned outside recognition: a place in the Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100, or climate targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative.

100summit companies ranked

55with a net-zero target validated by SBTi

89with a 1.5°C-aligned near-term target

11in the Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100

Rank	Company	Sustainability credentials	Summit roles	Score
1	ØrstedDenmark · Renewable energy	#9 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member	100
2	AccionaSpain · Renewable energy & infrastructure	#24 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member	96.25
3	Schneider ElectricFrance · Energy management	#40 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	92.25
4	CiscoUnited States · Technology	#71 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 Brasil 2024 — Employment & Education Task Force Co-Chair B20 South Africa 2025 — Employment & Education Task Force member	90.5
5	NokiaFinland · Telecommunications equipment	#80 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member	84.25
=6	HP Inc.United States · Technology hardware	#100 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 USA 2026 — Co-Chair	81.25
=6	TelefónicaSpain · Telecommunications	#84 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	81.25
8	LenovoHong Kong · Technology hardware	#86 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	80.75
9	BloombergUnited States · Financial information	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 Brasil 2024 — Network Partner COP28 Dubai 2023 — Principal Partner B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Finance & Infrastructure Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member	73
=10	BayerGermany · Life sciences	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2029)	B20 USA 2026 — Co-Chair B20 South Africa 2025 — Chair	67
=10	DP WorldUnited Arab Emirates · Ports & logistics	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair COP28 Dubai 2023 — Principal Partner	67
=10	EnelItaly · Utilities	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair B20 Brasil 2024 — Energy Transition & Climate Task Force Co-Chair	67
=10	JinkoSolarChina · Solar energy	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2032)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair B20 India 2023 — Tech, Innovation & R&D Task Force Co-Chair	67
=10	VisaUnited States · Payments	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair APEC USA 2023 — Host Committee Co-Chair	67
=15	AlstomFrance · Rail transport	#57 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Finance & Infrastructure Task Force member	63
=15	Boston Consulting GroupUnited States · Professional services	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 Brasil 2024 — Knowledge Partner B20 South Africa 2025 — Trade & Investment Task Force member	63
=15	IberdrolaSpain · Utilities	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2039) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 Brasil 2024 — Energy Transition & Climate Task Force Co-Chair B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member	63
=18	BRFBrazil · Food	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2032)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair	61
=18	DeloitteUnited Kingdom · Professional services	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Chair	61
=18	DocusignUnited States · Software	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 USA 2026 — Co-Chair	61
=18	GSKUnited Kingdom · Pharmaceuticals	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2045) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	61
=18	HitachiJapan · Industrial technology	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	61
=18	IKEA (Ingka Group)Netherlands · Retail	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Partner	61
=18	Kuehne+NagelSwitzerland · Logistics	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	COP28 Dubai 2023 — Official Freight Forwarding & Logistics Partner	61
=18	McKinsey & CompanyUnited States · Professional services	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Employment & Education Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Task Force member	61
=18	NestléSwitzerland · Food & beverage	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair	61
=18	Sainsbury'sUnited Kingdom · Retail	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	61
=28	Mondelez InternationalUnited States · Food	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Trade & Investment Task Force member	59
=28	PepsiCoUnited States · Food & beverage	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Task Force member	59
=28	SiemensGermany · Industrial technology	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Finance & Infrastructure Task Force member	59
31	UnileverUnited Kingdom · Consumer goods	#98 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	58.75
=32	Adecco GroupSwitzerland · Workforce solutions	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Employment & Education Task Force member	57
=32	AmadeusSpain · Travel technology	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	57
=32	AstraZenecaUnited Kingdom · Pharmaceuticals	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2045) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member	57
=32	AtkinsRéalisCanada · Engineering	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2035)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member	57
=32	DanoneFrance · Food & beverage	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Task Force member	57
=32	DHL GroupGermany · Logistics	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Trade & Investment Task Force member	57
=32	EuroclearBelgium · Financial market infrastructure	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member	57
=32	Giesecke+DevrientGermany · Security technology	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Employment & Education Task Force member	57
=32	HenkelGermany · Consumer & industrial goods	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2045) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member	57
=32	JA SolarChina · Solar energy	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2034)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member	57
=32	KellanovaUnited States · Food	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Task Force member	57
=32	KPMGUnited Kingdom · Professional services	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member	57
=32	La PosteFrance · Postal & logistics	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member	57
=32	NovartisSwitzerland · Pharmaceuticals	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member	57
=32	OrangeFrance · Telecommunications	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	57
=32	PanasonicJapan · Electronics	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	57
=32	PwCUnited Kingdom · Professional services	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Employment & Education Task Force member	57
=32	RandstadNetherlands · Workforce solutions	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Employment & Education Task Force member	57
=32	SageUnited Kingdom · Software	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	57
=32	SalesforceUnited States · Software	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2041) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2031)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Employment & Education Task Force member	57
=32	SandvikSweden · Engineering	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	57
=32	ScatecNorway · Renewable energy	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member	57
=32	SwiftBelgium · Financial messaging	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Finance & Infrastructure Task Force member	57
=32	Telkom SASouth Africa · Telecommunications	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2033)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	57
=32	VeoliaFrance · Water, waste & energy	Net zero target validated by SBTi (2050) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2032)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member	57
=32	VodafoneUnited Kingdom · Telecommunications	Net zero target validated by SBTi (fiscal 2040) Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	57
=58	MastercardUnited States · Payments	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 USA 2026 — Co-Chair B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair APEC USA 2023 — Host Committee	48
=58	MicrosoftUnited States · Technology	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair APEC USA 2023 — Host Committee COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	48
=60	Alphabet (Google)United States · Technology	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair APEC USA 2023 — Host Committee	42
=60	WEGBrazil · Electrical equipment	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 USA 2026 — Co-Chair B20 Brasil 2024 — Energy Transition & Climate Task Force Co-Chair	42
=62	Intesa SanpaoloItaly · Banking	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2028)	B20 Italy 2021 — Chair B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member	38
=62	National GridUnited Kingdom · Utilities	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2033)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner B20 South Africa 2025 — Finance & Infrastructure Task Force member	38
=62	Tata Consultancy Services (Tata Group)India · Technology services	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2034)	B20 India 2023 — Chair B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	38
=65	e&United Arab Emirates · Telecommunications	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	COP28 Dubai 2023 — Principal Partner	36
=65	MTN GroupSouth Africa · Telecommunications	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Finance & Infrastructure Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Trade & Investment Task Force member	36
=65	NaspersSouth Africa · Technology investment	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2028)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Chair	36
=65	PfizerUnited States · Pharmaceuticals	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force Co-Chair	36
=65	ReckittUnited Kingdom · Consumer health	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	36
=65	ScottishPowerUnited Kingdom · Utilities	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	36
=65	SSEUnited Kingdom · Utilities	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2033)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	36
=65	SuzanoBrazil · Pulp & paper	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2032)	B20 Brasil 2024 — Employment & Education Task Force Chair	36
=65	Thomson ReutersCanada · Information services	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Co-Chair	36
=65	VodacomSouth Africa · Telecommunications	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2035)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Trade & Investment Task Force member	36
75	NatWest GroupUnited Kingdom · Banking	#68 Corporate Knights Global 100 (2026)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	34.25
=76	ColliersCanada · Real estate services	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Employment & Education Task Force member	34
=76	HaleonUnited Kingdom · Consumer health	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Trade & Investment Task Force member	34
=76	Johnson & JohnsonUnited States · Health care	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member	34
=79	Boehringer IngelheimGermany · Pharmaceuticals	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Finance & Infrastructure Task Force member	32
=79	BoschGermany · Industrial technology	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member	32
=79	Covington & BurlingUnited States · Legal services	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	32
=79	CPFL EnergiaBrazil · Utilities	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member	32
=79	DuPontUnited States · Materials	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member	32
=79	ENGIEFrance · Energy	Near-term target validated by SBTi, well-below 2°C (2030)	B20 USA 2026 — Co-Chair B20 Brasil 2024 — Energy Transition & Climate Task Force Co-Chair	32
=79	Fangda PartnersChina · Legal services	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Integrity & Compliance Task Force member	32
=79	MetaUnited States · Technology	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2031)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	32
=79	PayPalUnited States · Payments	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2025)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	32
=79	RELXUnited Kingdom · Information & analytics	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Digital Transformation Task Force member	32
=79	Shoprite GroupSouth Africa · Retail	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (fiscal 2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Task Force member	32
=79	Siemens EnergyGermany · Energy technology	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member	32
=79	Woolworths HoldingsSouth Africa · Retail	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C-aligned (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Task Force member	32
=92	General MotorsUnited States · Automotive	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C (operations) / well-below 2°C (value chain) (2035)	APEC USA 2023 — Host Committee Co-Chair	26
=92	Jaguar Land RoverUnited Kingdom · Automotive	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C (operations) / well-below 2°C (value chain) (fiscal 2030)	COP26 Glasgow 2021 — Principal Partner	26
=92	Mercedes-BenzGermany · Automotive	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C (operations) / well-below 2°C (value chain) (2030)	B20 USA 2026 — Co-Chair	26
=92	Tata PowerIndia · Utilities	Near-term target validated by SBTi, well-below 2°C (fiscal 2037)	B20 USA 2026 — Co-Chair	26
=92	ToyotaJapan · Automotive	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C (operations) / well-below 2°C (value chain) (2035)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Chair	26
=97	Syngenta GroupSwitzerland · Agriculture	Near-term target validated by SBTi, well-below 2°C (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Trade & Investment Task Force member	24
=97	VolkswagenGermany · Automotive	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 1.5°C (operations) / 2°C (value chain) (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Industrial Transformation & Innovation Task Force member B20 South Africa 2025 — Trade & Investment Task Force member	24
=99	CargillUnited States · Agriculture & food	Near-term target validated by SBTi, 2°C (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Sustainable Food Systems & Agriculture Task Force member	22
=99	SappiSouth Africa · Paper & pulp	Near-term target validated by SBTi, well-below 2°C (2030)	B20 South Africa 2025 — Energy Mix & Just Transition Task Force member	22

See also: Top 100 summit companies, ranked by summit roles alone.

How we ranked them

Who is eligible

Companies with an official, published role at a leading summit: B20 chairs, co-chairs and task force members (B20 South Africa 2025 published the full member list of all eight task forces), B20 knowledge partners, COP partners and APEC host committee members. Companies with no independent sustainability credential are not ranked.

Sustainability score (up to 100)

Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100: up to 45 points, scaled by rank (45 for #1, 20 for #100). SBTi near-term target validated: 30 points if 1.5°C-aligned, 20 if well-below 2°C or mixed. SBTi net-zero target validated: 25 points.

Summit leadership

Up to 18 extra points for leadership roles (chair, co-chair, principal partner, host committee, 6 points each) and up to 6 for task force membership (2 points each). Equal scores share a rank (shown with =) and are listed alphabetically.

What it does not measure

Credentials are taken as published on October 21, 2026, and SBTi status can change. A company that has only committed to set targets is not counted until its targets are validated. Tell us if a role or a credential should be added.

Sources: Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100 · Science Based Targets initiative target dashboard · B20 South Africa 2025 task force papers · U.S. Chamber of Commerce (B20 USA) · BCG (B20 knowledge partner) · JinkoSolar (B20 India) · AGBI (COP28 partners) · edie (COP26 partners) · B20 Brasil 2024 executive communiqué

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