TIME reveals top companies shaping the Asia/Pacific region in 2025

In a significant development within the corporate landscape, TIME, in collaboration with Statista, unveiled its inaugural list of the World's Best Companies of 2025 - Asia/Pacific. This annual analysis aims to spotlight companies shaping the economic and business dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region. The evaluation is based on a thorough methodology assessing Employee Satisfaction, Financial Performance, and Sustainability Transparency. Employee Satisfaction was gauged through survey data from over 50,000 employees across the region, ensuring a robust representation of the workforce's sentiments. The Financial Performance criterion involved stringent requirements, with companies having to report revenues exceeding US $100 million in 2023. Furthermore, these companies were evaluated on their revenue growth or profit generation over the years 2021 to 2023, reflecting their economic viability and growth trajectories. Such evaluations provide valuable insights into the operational efficiency and profitability of the recognized companies, highlighting their contributions to the broader economic landscape. In addition, the announcement highlighted the importance of Sustainability Transparency, which encompasses Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. Multiple data points from Statista’s ESG Database were utilized to create an index reflecting each company's commitment to sustainable practices. Among the factors assessed were carbon emissions intensity, representation of women in leadership roles, and the presence of corporate social responsibility reports adhering to recognized guidelines. The culmination of this extensive analysis resulted in the identification of 500 companies that achieved the highest cumulative scores across the evaluation dimensions. The criteria set forth establish a clear framework for recognizing not only profitability and employee welfare but also sustainable practices, which are increasingly vital in today’s business environment. By spotlighting these companies, TIME and Statista aim to encourage a focus on sustainable practices within the business community, inspiring others to adopt similar standards.