Newsweek Excellence Index 2024

By Newsweek Rankings

In a time of unprecedented change, a select group of companies has emerged as exemplars of corporate excellence—setting a benchmark for industry standards. These companies exhibit a firm commitment to best practices in business and financial growth while serving customers, stakeholders and communities with a dedication to social responsibility and ethical standards.

Today, the global community demands more from corporations than ever before. The spotlight is on those who not only navigate the complexities of the business world but also prioritize the well-being of their customers, the prosperity of stakeholders, and the betterment of their communities.

Newsweek has partnered with Best Practice Institute (BPI) to bring you the Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index, recognizing companies across more than 25 industries and 100 categories identified as examples of corporate success and responsibility.

We hope this ranking intrigues and inspires you. These companies pave the way for a new era of mindful business leadership.

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Rank

Company

Industry

Category

Rating

1TriNet Group, Inc.HR ServicesManagement Consulting & HR Services4.82HasbroConsumer ProductsConsumer Goods4.73AvalonBay Communities, Inc.Commercial Real EstateReal Estate4.74Intel CorporationInternet of Things (IoT)Computer Hardware Development4.75NokiaInternet of Things (IoT)Telecommunications Services4.76VerizonInternet of Things (IoT)Telecommunications Services4.77Microsoft Azure IoTInternet of Things (IoT)Internet of Things solutions4.68WiproAI and Machine LearningInformation Technology Support Services4.69Deere & CompanyFarming, Ranching, ForestryMachinery Manufacturing4.610Best BuyRetailConsumer Electronics & Appliances Stores4.611Infineon Technologies Americas Corp.ManufacturingElectronics Manufacturing4.612The Oberoi GroupHotel CompaniesHotels & Resorts4.613MongoDB, Inc.Big Data and AnalyticsEnterprise Software & Network Solutions4.614Arlo Technologies, Inc.Internet of Things (IoT)Computer Hardware Development4.615Apple, Inc.Consumer ProductsConsumer Electronics4.616Lattice Semiconductor CorporationInternet of Things (IoT)Computer Hardware Development4.617PayPalFinancial ServicesConsumer Payments4.518InsperityHR ServicesManagement Consulting & HR Services4.519American ExpressFinancial ServicesFinancial Transaction Processing4.520Illumina, Inc.HealthcareBiotech & Pharmaceuticals4.521Savills North AmericaCommercial Real EstateReal Estate4.522Fidelity InvestmentsFinancial ServicesInvestment & Asset Management4.523FedEx CorpTransportationShipping & Logistics4.524NETGEARInternet of Things (IoT)Computer Hardware Development4.525PagerDutyAI and Machine LearningEnterprise Software & Network Solutions4.526CeridianHR ServicesManagement Consulting & HR Services4.527Winsupply, Inc.WholesalePlumbing Supply4.528Lowe'sRetailHome Furniture & Housewares4.529AccentureIT ServicesIT Services and IT Consulting4.530Cummins, Inc.ManufacturingTransportation Equipment Manufacturing4.531FTI Consulting, Inc.Management ConsultantsBusiness Consulting4.532McKesson CorporationHealthcareMedical Distribution4.533Intuit, Inc.Financial ServicesAccounting Solutions4.534CME Group, Inc.Financial ServicesInvestment & Asset Management4.535Water Pik, Inc.Engineering ServicesManufacturing4.536Cigna CorporationHealthcareHealth Care Services & Hospitals4.437CBRECommercial Real EstateReal Estate4.438NTT DATA ServicesIT ServicesInformation Technology Support Services4.439Polaris, Inc.Engineering ServicesManufacturing4.440Samsung Electronics AmericaManufacturingElectronics Manufacturing4.441Taylor Morrison, Inc.Commercial Real EstateReal Estate4.442Danone North AmericaManufacturingFood & Beverage4.443Veris ResidentialCommercial Real EstateReal Estate4.444ADP, Inc.HR ServicesHR Management & Payroll Services4.445InfosysAI and Machine LearningInformation Technology Support Services4.446Thomson Reuters Inc.Accounting ServicesAccounting & Tax4.447Host Hotels & ResortsHotel CompaniesHotels & Resorts4.448Sonos, Inc.Internet of Things (IoT)Consumer Products4.449NetscoutCybersecurityInformation Technology Support Services4.450MetLifeInsurance Brokers & AgenciesInsurance Agencies & Brokerages4.4

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Methodology:

Newsweek has partnered with Best Practice Institute (BPI) to bring you the Excellence 1000 Index. It recognizes companies across over 25 industries and 100 categories and their outstanding dedication to best practices in serving customers and stakeholders, communities, financial growth, and broader societal contributions to social responsibility and sustainability. BPI identified 5,200 companies out of over 25,000 that uphold excellence in best business practices. In their methodology, BPI evaluated financial health, using indicators such as revenue, R&D spending, and website traffic to gauge commitment to growth. Their analysis also included stakeholder satisfaction with customer and employee sentiment. Moreover, they considered the company's dedication to social responsibility, focusing on aligning with ethical standards and commitments to global sustainability, leading to the top 1000 companies ranked in this issue of the Excellence Index.

List Stats:

• Industry Representation:

• The IT Services Industry had the greatest representation of companies - making up 6.4% of the total companies listed.

• Top 100 Standouts:

* IoT was the most common Industry, contributing 14% of the top 100 companies listed.

* Companies within the HR Services Industry had the highest average rating (4.14).

• BBB and Ethical Fidelity:

* 33% of the companies achieved an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

• Social Responsibility:

* 26% of listed companies actively participate in the United Nations Global Compact.

• Revenue

* The average 2022 revenue across all companies was $39.3B.

Note: As with all our rankings, the Newsweek Excellence 1000 Index is continually updated based on available information. We have deleted a company from this list.