Smurfit Westrock Named to TIME’s World’s Best Companies List for Third Straight Year
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Smurfit Westrock achieved several sustainability milestones in 2025.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Smurfit Westrock has secured a place on TIME’s 2026 World’s Best Companies list for the third consecutive year. The recognition is based on its exemplary performance in three categories: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency. It must be noted that the company was also included in the Forbes Global 2000 ranking earlier this year.
The packaging company ranked 190th overall, improving 15 positions from last year. Also, it was placed 12th in the engineering, manufacturing, and medical technology category. The ranking was compiled by TIME and Statista using an independent assessment methodology covering the key performance areas.
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The company’s continued presence on major global corporate rankings demonstrates progress in combining business performance with workforce engagement and environmental responsibility, it said.
Smurfit Westrock achieved several sustainability milestones in 2025. These included the introduction of its Better Planet Targets and the issuance of more than $1.3 billion in green bonds to support sustainability-related initiatives.
Tony Smurfit, President and CEO of Smurfit Westrock, said the recognition reflects the company’s performance-oriented culture and the contribution of its employees. He reiterated the company’s ongoing commitment to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders. Furthermore, he assured that the company will continue to remain as one of the world’s leading providers of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
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What helped Smurfit Westrock secure its third consecutive place on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list?
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many consecutive years has Smurfit Westrock appeared on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list?
Smurfit Westrock has earned a place on the list for the third consecutive year. The recognition reflects its performance in employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency.
- What was Smurfit Westrock’s overall ranking in 2026?
The company ranked 190th overall, moving up 15 positions compared with the previous year. It also ranked 12th in the engineering, manufacturing and medical technology category.
- What sustainability initiatives did Smurfit Westrock undertake in 2025?
The company introduced its Better Planet Targets and issued more than $1.3 billion in green bonds. These initiatives are intended to support its broader sustainability objectives and environmental commitments.
