But they also ranked well because their employees are largely happy-the top four got the highest marks in employee rankings-and because they’ve posted such big financial gains over the last three years while still committing to social governance principles like lowering their emissions and appointing more women to their boards. Tech companies performed well, alongside IT and consulting firm Accenture and financial-services company American Express, in part because their carbon emissions are so much lower than other types of companies with significant physical footprints like airlines, hotels, or big manufacturers. Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet (the company that owns Google) and Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) were the top four companies in new statistical ranking of 750 of the world’s best companies by Statista and TIME, which are based on a formula of revenue growth, employee-satisfaction surveys, and rigorous environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG, or sustainability) data. But the world’s biggest tech companies are also the ones doing best for investors, employees, and the planet. How TIME and Statista Determined the World's Best Companies of 2023īig Tech had a tough year, laying off tens of thousands of workers since January.

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