Roche: The Worldâs Second Most Sustainable Company 2025
Roche has secured the number two position in the Top 250 World's Most Sustainable Companies list for 2025, affirming its leadership and unwavering commitment to sustainability across global healthcare and diagnostics sectors. This accolade places Roche among the very best in sustainable corporate practices and reflects its broad impact on society, the environment and the future of medicine.
“It gives me immense pride to publish the expanded list of the Top 250 World's Most Sustainable Companies, especially as I’ve got to know so many of the amazing companies on the list,” says Glen White, CEO of BizClik and Sustainability Magazine.
“I recognised at our inaugural Climate Week NYC event last September, that we have started to build something quite special with Sustainability Magazine and Sustainability LIVE – a collective collaboration of likeminded individuals and teams all committed to achieving long-term programmes to protect our planet.”
About Roche
Roche, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is the world’s largest biotech company and a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics.
Specialising in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases and ophthalmology, the company provides innovative solutions to improve and save lives.
Roche employs over 100,000 people and operates in more than 100 countries, consistently investing heavily in research and development to drive breakthroughs in personalised healthcare.
Beyond its medical innovation, Roche strongly integrates sustainability into corporate strategy, focusing on environmental stewardship, responsible supply chain management, and long-term social impact.
Its dedication includes a pledge to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2045 and a robust approach to business ethics, transparency and stakeholder engagement.
Methodology
The Top 250 World's Most Sustainable Companies list ranks companies based on a holistic evaluation of their ESG and strategic sustainability performance. Each company was assessed across the following four key dimensions:
- Environmental impact
- Social responsibility
- Governance and transparency
- Strategy and innovation
For each category, each company was assigned estimated scores out of 100, for a total possible score of 400.
