Eaton Named a 100 Best Corporate Citizen
3BL Media recognized the company for its environmental progress and human rights efforts.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Environmental
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Eaton was named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in America by 3BL Media. The ranking evaluated the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. based on their commitments to environmental and human rights standards.
Why it matters
The recognition highlights the shift toward corporate accountability, where companies are increasingly measured by how they disclose and mitigate environmental and human rights risks.
Eaton reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 2018. Additionally, the company achieved zero waste to landfill status at 86% of its sites and ensured 96% of new products earned a Performer sustainability rating.
The players
Eaton
Eaton is a multinational power management company headquartered in Dublin that provides energy-efficient solutions for electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power.
3BL Media
3BL Media is a communications partner that specializes in corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting.
The details
The ranking methodology assessed firms on their ability to manage and report on environmental impact and human rights pillars. Eaton's inclusion reflects its performance in these metrics among the nation's 1,000 largest publicly traded companies.
Timeline
The baseline for emissions reductions was established in 2018.
The 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking was released on September 23, 2026.
The Big Picture
This recognition aligns with the transparency standards set by the SEC climate-related disclosure requirements. It illustrates a broader shift toward formalizing how large corporations report their environmental impact and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.
Investors and consumers may use these sustainability ratings to gauge the long-term operational efficiency of large companies. Higher ratings often suggest that a company is better prepared to navigate changing environmental regulations and resource costs.
The takeaway
Companies are increasingly integrating sustainability metrics into their core business strategies to remain competitive among the largest public entities. Investors should look for consistent emissions data and product ratings when evaluating corporate stability.
What happens next
A full report covering the criteria and performance of all listed entities is available in the 2026 sustainability data release.
Further reading
Learn more about industry efforts in our United States Environmental section.
More information
Review the full 100 best corporate citizens ranking methodology to understand the evaluation criteria.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tedmag.
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