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TOP 100 COMPANIES

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Microsoft
Year Founded : 1975 Industry : Computer Software
Microsoft played a crucial role in connectivity throughout the coronavirus pandemic ,
supporting individuals and organisations during a tough period of isolation . During this time , the company has also been working on efficiency and wider software applications to help decarbonise functions through renewable energy purchasing , enabling electric vehicle ( EV ) charging and providing digital tools to support
businesses with their emissions reduction strategies . Microsoft has also directed resources towards a water-positive future , waste management , and nature development initiatives to meet net-zero and environmental targets .
Nestlé
Year Founded : 1866 Industry : Food & Beverages
As one of the world ’ s largest food and beverage corporations , Nestlé understands its corporate ability to provoke change , both environmentally and socially . The company does this by promoting wider knowledge and better health through food . It has provided nutritional education to more than 80 million children and supported 350 million parents in healthy cooking . The firm has also put a lot of energy into rural development as part of its responsible sourcing initiative , and is an advocate for effective water solutions .
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