Sustainability has moved from ambition to imperative across the financial industry, and 2026 has seen organisations intensify their efforts to align growth with environmental and social responsibility. As regulatory expectations evolve and stakeholders demand measurable progress, firms are increasingly embedding sustainability into core business strategy rather than treating it as a standalone initiative. From green finance and climate risk management to social impact programmes and responsible investment practices, the pace of innovation and accountability across the sector continues to accelerate. In its recent outlook for the year ahead, HSBC Sustainability Research described 2026 in one word: “pragmatism”, reflecting the shift from broad commitments toward practical, measurable implementation. This year’s Sustainability Awards recognise the institutions and leaders that have demonstrated genuine commitment, measurable impact, and forward-thinking leadership in driving positive change. We congratulate all of our winners for helping shape a stronger, more sustainable future for global finance.
Most sustainable companies (by industry)
EUROPE
Agriculture & Food Security Nestlé
Airport Aeroporti di Roma
Aluminium Norsk Hydro
Asset Management KBC Asset Management
Brewing Carlsberg Group
Chemicals AkzoNobel
Climate Finance Blume Equity
Commercial Real Estate Unibail‑Rodamco‑Westfield
Concrete & Aggregates Products Cementir Holding
Footwear CCC
Glass BA Glass
Green Hydrogen & Energy Transition RWE
Hospitality & Leisure Meliá Hotels International
Industrial Materials Recycling Umicore
Logistics & Supply Chain GLS Group
Low-Cost Airline Wizzair
Major Airline Air France
Power Iberdrola
Railway Transportation Go-Ahead Group
Reusable & Circular Packaging Coveris
Steel ArcelorMittal
Wine Products Corticeira Amorim
AFRICA
Agriculture & Food Security Farm Africa
Aluminium South32–Mozal Aluminium
Asset Management Sustainable Capital
Brewing East African Breweries
Chemicals Nalco Water
Climate Finance Africa Finance Corporation
Concrete & Aggregates Products Bamburi Cement
Green Hydrogen & Energy Transition CWP Global
Hospitality & Leisure Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Logistics & Supply Chain CHEP South Africa
Low-Cost Airline Jambojet
Major Airline Kenya Airways
Power Kenya Electricity Generating Co.
Railway Transportation Lobito Atlantic Railway
Real Estate Grit Real Estate Income Group
Responsible Resource Extraction Anglo American
Steel HyIron Oshivela
Stock Exchange Platform Johannesburg Stock Exchange
NORTH AMERICA
Agriculture & Food Security Cargill
Aluminium Novelis
Blockchain Technology Algorand
Brewing Sierra Nevada Brewing
Chemicals Ecolab
Concrete & Aggregates Products Amrize
Data Centre Quality Technology Services
Digital Asset Mining IREN
Green Hydrogen & Energy Transition Plug Power
Life Science Real Estate Kilroy Realty Corporation
Logistics & Supply Chain FedEx
Low-Cost Airline JetBlue Airways
Major Airline United Airlines
Railway Transportation CPKC
Renewable Power Utility ENGIE North America
Responsible Resource Extraction Freeport‑McMoRan
Steel Steel Dynamics
LATIN AMERICA
Agriculture & Food Security Marfrig
Agro-Industrial Ingenio San Antonio
Asset Management Bradesco Asset Management
Brewing Ambev
Chemicals Alpek
Climate Finance EcoEnterprises Fund
Compostable Packaging Companhia Melhoramentos
Concrete & Aggregates Products Cementos Progreso
Finance by a Cooperative Sicredi
Financial Inclusion Banco W
Forestry and Bio-Based Materials Eucatex
Green Hydrogen & Energy Transition Enel Green Power
Hospitality & Leisure Hotel Las Torres Patagonia
Logistics & Supply Chain Emergent Cold LatAm
Low‑Cost Airlines Azul Linhas Aéreas
Major Airlines Avianca
Power Enel Green Power Latin America
Railway Transportation Rumo Logística
Residential Real Estate Constructora Bolívar
Responsible Resource Extraction BHP
Steel Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional
Stock Exchange Platform B3-Brasil Bolsa Balcao
Wine Producer VSPT Wine Group
MENA
Agriculture & Food Security OCP Group
Airport Hamad International Airport
Asset Management Mubadala Investment Company
Aviation Communication Technology Saudi Air Navigation Services
Chemicals SABIC
Climate Finance AMEA Power
Concrete & Aggregates Products Ducon Green
Downstream Energy & Mobility ADNOC Distribution
Financial Services RAKBANK
Green Hydrogen & Energy Transition NEOM Green Hydrogen
Hospitality & Leisure Minor Hotels MENA
Logistics & Supply Chain ARAMEX
Low‑Carbon Aluminium & Recycling Emirates Global Aluminium
Low-Cost Airline Air Arabia
Mining & Resources OCP Group
Power ACWA Power
Railway Transportation Etihad Rail
Real Estate ZāZEN Properties
Renewable Energy Scatec
Steel Emirates Steel Industries
Stock Exchange Platform Saudi Tadawul Group
Telecommunications stc Group
Waste Management Beeah Group
ASIA
Agriculture & Food Security Asian Agri
Brewing Lion
Chemicals LG Chem
Climate Finance Impact Investment Exchange
Compostable Food Packaging Vandapac Bio
Concrete & Aggregates Products Asia Cement Corporation
eCommerce Retail DFI Retail Group
Financial & Investment-Aligned ESG Strategy Azerbaijan Airlines
Flag Carrier Airline Turkish Airlines
Green Hydrogen & Energy Transition Hyrasia One
Hospitality & Leisure ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore
Logistics & Supply Chain KLN Logistics Group
Low‑Carbon Aluminium & Recycling Emirates Global Aluminium
Low-Cost Airline AirAsia
Major Airline All Nippon Airways
Mining & Resources Hindustan Zinc
Power Company Contact Energy
Pulp, Paper & Fibre‑Based Materials Nippon Paper Industries
Railway Transportation Central Japan Railway
Real Estate Swire Properties
