In June 2025, TIME and Statista ranked Nasdaq as the no. 8 most sustainable company worldwide and the most sustainable in the United States on their annual World’s Most Sustainable Companies list. This achievement highlights Nasdaq’s deep-rooted commitment to responsible business practices, leadership in sustainability reporting, and the powerful role sustainability technology can play in driving measurable enterprise-wide impact.
Independent Recognition, Proven Outcomes The ranking assessed over 5,000 companies across 30 countries using more than 20 performance indicators, including emissions intensity, reporting quality, and board diversity. Nasdaq’s position at the top of the U.S. list reflects both the strength of its long-term sustainability approach and the operational discipline that underpins it.
“At Nasdaq, our sustainability strategy is designed to power resilient growth. Grounded in our mission to expand economic opportunity and guided by our vision to serve as the trusted fabric of global finance, we focus on managing climate-related risks, embedding sustainable practices across our operations, and delivering long-term value for stakeholders. At the same time, we equip our clients with the insights and tools they need to pursue their own sustainability goals, ” said Nina Eisenman, Vice President, Corporate Sustainability Strategy & Reporting, Nasdaq
Nasdaq as Its Own Case Study The recognition was made possible by Nasdaq’s internal sustainability reporting team, which relied on the same solutions the company offers its clients: Nasdaq Metrio and Nasdaq Sustainable Lens. These tools enabled Nasdaq to:
- Consolidate ESG data across teams and regions, ensuring consistency and traceability.
- Stay aligned with global standards such as CSRD, IFRS S1/S2, and CDP.
- Use real-time analytics and AI to benchmark against peers.
- Deliver transparent, investor-grade disclosures for regulators, rating agencies, and stakeholders.
These platforms were more than tools—they were catalysts, enabling Nasdaq to move from compliance-driven reporting to leadership, from simple data disclosure to strategic storytelling, and from ambition to tangible impact.
Lessons for Sustainability Leaders Nasdaq’s journey offers actionable insights for sustainability professionals across industries:
- Technology Enables Scale and Accuracy Manual approaches can’t keep pace with today’s regulatory expectations for speed, precision, and accountability. Nasdaq’s experience shows how automation and AI simplify workflows and reduce reporting strain.
- Collaboration Across Functions Is Crucial Success wasn’t confined to the sustainability team—it was the result of coordinated efforts across legal, finance, investor relations, marketing, and operations. Technology provided a shared platform, while Nasdaq’s Sustainability & Climate Advisory team ensured climate strategies stayed aligned with business goals and regulations.
- Transparency Builds Confidence High-quality, transparent reporting strengthened Nasdaq’s trust with investors, clients, employees, and the market at large. This openness was a key factor in receiving recognition from TIME and Statista.
From Solutions to Success Story Nasdaq’s recognition as the most sustainable U.S. company is more than an accolade—it validates the strength of its sustainability strategy and the effectiveness of its technology. The very solutions that supported Nasdaq’s achievement are available to other organizations striving to lead in sustainability.
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