Top 10 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies of 2025

In 2025, sustainability isn’t optional - it’s expected. Two respected rankings, Newsweek’s America’s Greenest Companies and Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies, shine a spotlight on U.S. companies walking the environmental talk. These ten businesses stand out for measurable impact, transparency, and real results.

1. Trex Company

A pioneer in recycling, Trex uses over 95% recycled materials—plastic film and wood scrap—for premium composite decking, rescuing over 400 million pounds of waste from landfills annually. Named in Barron’s 2025 list.

2. PPG Industries

The only paint and coatings manufacturer in Barron’s top 100, PPG is slashing emissions and innovating eco-friendly products—recognized by both Barron’s and Newsweek.

3. AptarGroup

Ranked 26th by Barron’s, this packaging and medical-device firm boasts seven years of sustainability leadership through efficient design and low-carbon strategies.

4. Avangrid

A renewables-forward utility, Avangrid made Newsweek’s list for bold clean energy goals—including a commitment to reach carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.

5. Watts Water Technologies

Featured in Newsweek’s greenest ranking, Watt’s sustainable plumbing solutions save water and energy across infrastructure projects.

6. Blackbaud

This software provider made Newsweek’s list by embedding sustainable operations and shrinking its carbon footprint—proof that tech firms can be climate champions.

7. Visa

Included in the Newsweek 2025 ranking among companies leading across industries, Visa is recognized for progress in emissions, water, and waste management.

8. John Deere

A global leader in agricultural machinery, John Deere also made Newsweek’s greenest list, recognized for advancing sustainability in heavy equipment and industrial services.

9. Intuit

The financial software company appears in Newsweek’s sustainability roster, honored for responsible operations and ESG transparency.

10. Goldman Sachs Group

Not a typical environmental icon, Goldman Sachs earns a spot on Newsweek’s list for ambitious efforts in responsible finance, sustainable investment, and emissions reductions.

Why These Companies Matter

They span industries - tech, finance, manufacturing, utilities - yet all share two traits: sustainability embedded in strategy, and tangible outcomes in environmental performance. For readers, investors, and advocates, they reinforce that green leadership is powerful, attainable, and crucially necessary.