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The award recognizes RTI’s commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Newsweek has ranked nonprofit research institute RTI International as one of America’s Greenest Companies 2025, which highlights the top 500 U.S. companies committed to reducing their environmental impact.
RTI received four out of five stars and was awarded among large companies such as Apple, Cigna, General Mills, HP and Microsoft. Organizations were evaluated and scored on more than 25 parameters in key areas including greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation and sustainability commitments.
"We are incredibly proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greenest Companies," said RTI President and CEO Tim J. Gabel. "This recognition is a testament to authentically living our mission through our commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability. At RTI, we strive to lead by example, fostering innovations that enhance the world around us and create a brighter, more sustainable future for all."
The award underscores RTI’s commitment to sustainability, which includes an institutional goal to reduce total GHG emissions to 60% by 2030 from 2019 levels and advance toward net zero emissions by 2050. RTI’s science-based targets are aligned with climate science and developed using industry-leading tools and resources from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP).
“Newsweek, market-data research firm Plant-A Insights and GIST Impact are proud to announce, ‘America’s Greenest Companies 2025,’ highlighting companies that are committed to reducing their environmental impact in key areas like greenhouse gas emissions, water management and waste reduction. This ranking highlights the companies that are leading the way in sustainability and preserving our planet for future generations,” said Nancy Cooper, global editor-in-chief, Newsweek.
The list was created through analysis of public data from public and private U.S. organizations using sustainability standards set by the European Union.
Learn more about Newsweek’s America’s Greenest Companies 2025
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