Philip Morris International Named in the Forbes’ 2025 Net Zero Leaders List
31st July 2025: Philip Morris International Inc. has been recognized on the Forbes 2025 Net Zero Leaders1 list, ranking fourth in 2025. The list highlights the top 200 U.S. public companies best positioned to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Forbes compiled its list with data from Sustainalytics and Morningstar to access companies’ progress towards a net zero future. It evaluated each company’s management structure to aid in risk assessment, governance, strategy, and metrics for achieving decarbonization targets across scopes 1+2+3, as well as financial strength to withstand industry competition and economic turmoil.
“We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the highest-ranked companies making great strides toward net zero. Addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is not just an environmental imperative but a strategic business priority that directly impacts our long-term viability, regulatory compliance, and competitive positioning,” said Navaneel Kar, Managing Director at IPM India.
“Our sustainability strategy remains deeply integrated with our business transformation,” explained Jennifer Motles, Chief Sustainability Officer at PMI. “It is a catalyst for building operational resilience, driving innovation, and creating long-term value. Initiatives such as our investment in renewable energy and supply chain optimization are grounded in data, transparency, and an ambition to strengthen both our environmental performance and our competitive position.”