Latest Evaluation Adds AMD, HP, VF Corporation, and Wells Fargo
Clean Edge recently released the latest version of its Corporate Clean Energy Leaders Universe, recognizing corporations that are leading the way in establishing renewable electricity commitments, deploying clean energy, and investing in clean-tech deployment. As more companies transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, the Corporate Clean Energy Leaders Universe provides a key barometer of innovation, best practices, and leadership.
During this latest evaluation period four new companies were added: AMD, HP, VF Corporation, and Wells Fargo. One company, Keurig Green Mountain, was removed from the list. It was purchased by JAB Holding Co. and is no longer publicly traded, and therefore no longer eligible for inclusion.
The 37 Corporate Clean Energy Leaders are (in alphabetical order):
Adobe (Tech)
Alphabet/Google (Tech)
AMD (Tech)
Apple (Tech)
AT&T (Telecom)
Autodesk (Software)
BD (Medical Supplies)
Biogen (Biotech)
Cisco Systems (Tech)
EMC (Tech)
Equinix (Internet Services/Data Centers)
Facebook (Tech)
FedEx (Global Courier Services)
General Motors (Automotive)
Goldman Sachs (Finance)
Herman Miller (Manufacturing – Furniture)
HP (Tech)
Intel (Tech)
Interface (Manufacturing – Carpeting)
Johnson & Johnson (Consumer Products)
Kohl’s (Retail)
Microsoft (Tech)
Nike (Sportswear & Apparel)
Procter & Gamble (Consumer Products)
Rackspace (Internet Services)
Salesforce (Tech)
Staples (Retail)
Starbucks (Retail)
Steelcase (Manufacturing – Furniture)
Target (Retail)
Verizon (Telecom)
VF Corporation (Retail/Apparel)
Voya Financial (Finance)
Walmart (Retail)
Wells Fargo (Finance)
Whole Foods (Retail/Groceries)
Workday (Software)
Companies must be U.S.-listed firms trading on the NYSE, NASDAQ, or AMEX exchange and have a market cap of at least $1 billion.
Criteria used in developing the Corporate Clean Energy Leaders Universe include:
• Companies that have a stated goal of getting 100% of their total electricity from renewables (for U.S. and/or global operations)
• Companies that get 25% or more of their current electricity from renewables (for U.S. and/or global operations)
• Companies in the top 25 in solar capacity and/or number of installations
• Companies that participate in one or both of the Business Renewables Center and the Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., founded in 2000, is the world’s first research and advisory firm devoted to the clean-tech sector. The company benchmarks and tracks the clean-energy economy by delivering stock indexes, utility and consumer surveys, and regional (state and metro) leadership tracking. These services provide companies, investors, NGOs, and governments with timely research, trending analysis, and actionable insights. Managing director Ron Pernick and senior editor Clint Wilder are co-authors of two business books and numerous reports on clean-energy market innovation. Visit www.cleanedge.com and follow us on Twitter @CleanEdgeInc.
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