"Barron′s offers our first ranking of the most sustainable companies in the U.S. We have always aimed to provide information about what keenly interests investors—and what affects investment risk and performance.

The term ’sustainability’ doesn′t have a single definition, but for years now, European investors have looked at environmental, social, and governance factors—qualitative measures that people believe promote a company′s long-term health and growth prospects."

[COMMENTARY] Now we know that sustainability and ESG have arrived in America! One of the founders of ESG investing in the US, Calvert Research and Management, did the research. As such, it’s methodology looks good. However, surprisingly, their list differs from many others in not including Google, Facebook or Amazon!
Barron′s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, by Leslie P. Norton, February 3, 2018, Barron’s, USA.