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TOP 100 COMPANIES

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Stantec
Year Founded : 1954 Industry : Design
Stantec follows a very ambitious target to achieve net-zero emissions imminently , which is no surprise as the company was voted the fifth most sustainable corporation in the world in the 2021 Corporate Knights Global 100 , and number one in North
America . The business earned further recognition from Forbes as an employer of a diverse workforce , and was featured in Bloomberg ’ s 2021 Gender
Equality Index . Since 2013 , Stantec has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 49 % per employee and created almost half of its revenue by supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals .

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Kao Corporation
Year Founded : 1887 Industry : Consumer Goods
As one of the leading manufacturers of hygiene , beauty and health products , Kao has more than 33,000 employees across the globe that support its commitment to sustainable business . The firm ’ s overall vision for ESG is centred around its immediate working environment and customers . The company ’ s Kirei Lifestyle Plan sets out its targets for product development , targeting goods that increase quality of life . In terms of environmental impacts , the company has seen a general decrease in CO2 contributions and water consumption across the board .

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Tetra Pak
Year Founded : 1943 Industry : Packaging & Containers
Its brand promise , " Protect What ’ s Good ", encompasses Tetra Pak ’ s sustainability strategy as it continues to reduce its planetary impact and protect people and precious food resources . The company is committed to ensuring food is safe and available through partner and
customer collaboration . Tetra Pak ’ s approach to sustainability is aligned with some of the UN Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ), which extends to its entire value chain as it supports stakeholders to follow similar environmental and social principles .
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