Starting from a pool of over 5,000 companies, TIME and Statista’s comprehensive methodology for compiling the top 500 list evaluates companies on various sustainability indicators, including environmental impact, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The assessment examines factors such as carbon footprint, resource management, employee welfare, and transparency in reporting. The 2024 sustainability study also measures progress against climate initiatives like the 1.5°C Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), focusing on scope 1 and 2 emissions, energy consumption, and the proportion of renewable energy used in operations.