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The 400 companies assessed in the 2022 Nature Benchmark include some of the most ecologically impactful sectors. The ranking encompasses publicly listed, privately held and state-owned enterprises. In terms of industries, they contain apparel and footwear, chemicals, construction and engineering, construction materials and supplies, containers and packaging, metals and mining, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and tyres and rubber. The benchmark looks along entire value chains and cross-industry to provide a snapshot of system-level progress.

Ranking table

 Total score out of 100 Governance and strategy out of 100 Ecosystems and biodiversity out of 100 Social inclusion and community impact out of 100
1 Norsk Hydro Metals and mining
Total score 46.8 /100
Governance and strategy 35.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 36.9 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 67.4 /100
2 Newmont Metals and mining
Total score 46.3 /100
Governance and strategy 57.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 35.9 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 58.3 /100
3 Rio Tinto Metals and mining
Total score 45.1 /100
Governance and strategy 65.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 35.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 52.9 /100
4 Vale Metals and mining
Total score 43.6 /100
Governance and strategy 62.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 28.7 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 59.4 /100
5 Teck Resources Metals and mining
Total score 39.8 /100
Governance and strategy 57.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 23.8 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 57.8 /100
6 Sibanye Stillwater Metals and mining
Total score 36.7 /100
Governance and strategy 56.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 37.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 28.4 /100
7 Anglo American Metals and mining
Total score 36.2 /100
Governance and strategy 51.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 22.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 52.2 /100
8 Polyus Metals and mining
Total score 34.2 /100
Governance and strategy 43.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 36.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 26.5 /100
9 Glencore Metals and mining
Total score 33.8 /100
Governance and strategy 51.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 19.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 50.1 /100
10 Polymetal Metals and mining
Total score 33.0 /100
Governance and strategy 31.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 29.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 39.7 /100
11 POSCO Metals and mining
Total score 32.2 /100
Governance and strategy 40.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 27.4 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 36.8 /100
12 South32 Metals and mining
Total score 31.2 /100
Governance and strategy 46.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 24.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 36.3 /100
13 Alcoa Metals and mining
Total score 31.0 /100
Governance and strategy 35.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 24.9 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 38.8 /100
14 Nornickel Metals and mining
Total score 30.6 /100
Governance and strategy 45.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 23.9 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 35.4 /100
15 NLMK Group Metals and mining
Total score 29.6 /100
Governance and strategy 46.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 27.7 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 25.8 /100
16 Newcrest Mining Metals and mining
Total score 28.8 /100
Governance and strategy 51.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 24.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 27.4 /100
17 Gold Fields Metals and mining
Total score 28.7 /100
Governance and strategy 35.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 16.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 45.3 /100
18 Vedanta Resources Metals and mining
Total score 27.8 /100
Governance and strategy 45.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 24.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 25.9 /100
19 Barrick Gold Metals and mining
Total score 27.6 /100
Governance and strategy 28.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 15.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 46.8 /100
20 AngloGold Ashanti Metals and mining
Total score 26.5 /100
Governance and strategy 21.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 18.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 41.2 /100
21 Grupo Mexico Metals and mining
Total score 26.3 /100
Governance and strategy 35.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 17.4 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 36.8 /100
22 BHP Group Metals and mining
Total score 26.1 /100
Governance and strategy 25.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 16.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 42.3 /100
23 Zijin Mining Metals and mining
Total score 25.5 /100
Governance and strategy 56.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 16.8 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 26.9 /100
24 China Steel Metals and mining
Total score 25.2 /100
Governance and strategy 50.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 32.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 4.5 /100
25 Aurubis Metals and mining
Total score 24.9 /100
Governance and strategy 33.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 19.7 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 29.4 /100
26 Kinross Gold Metals and mining
Total score 24.6 /100
Governance and strategy 27.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 17.4 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 34.8 /100
27 Evraz Metals and mining
Total score 24.1 /100
Governance and strategy 41.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 21.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 21.9 /100
- Freeport-McMoRan Metals and mining
Total score 24.1 /100
Governance and strategy 30.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 11.5 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 41.7 /100
29 Hyundai Steel Metals and mining
Total score 23.8 /100
Governance and strategy 33.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 15.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 32.7 /100
30 JSW Group Metals and mining
Total score 23.6 /100
Governance and strategy 46.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 18.8 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 21.9 /100
31 Harmony Gold Metals and mining
Total score 23.3 /100
Governance and strategy 50.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 19.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 18.9 /100
32 Metalurgica Gerdau Metals and mining
Total score 23.2 /100
Governance and strategy 46.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 17.8 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 22.3 /100
33 Hindalco Industries Metals and mining
Total score 22.5 /100
Governance and strategy 40.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 20.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 19.3 /100
34 Fortescue Metals and mining
Total score 22.4 /100
Governance and strategy 48.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 16.5 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 21.4 /100
35 United Company Rusal Metals and mining
Total score 22.2 /100
Governance and strategy 45.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 22.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 12.9 /100
36 Implats Metals and mining
Total score 21.0 /100
Governance and strategy 50.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 16.5 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 16.4 /100
37 Albemarle Corporation Metals and mining
Total score 20.9 /100
Governance and strategy 35.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 12.5 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 28.4 /100
38 Severstal Metals and mining
Total score 20.6 /100
Governance and strategy 40.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 20.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 13.4 /100
39 CMOC Metals and mining
Total score 20.1 /100
Governance and strategy 33.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 9.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 31.8 /100
40 Nippon Steel Corporation Metals and mining
Total score 19.6 /100
Governance and strategy 18.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 25.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 10.4 /100
41 Ma'aden Metals and mining
Total score 19.4 /100
Governance and strategy 45.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 14.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 17.4 /100
42 JFE Holdings Metals and mining
Total score 18.8 /100
Governance and strategy 23.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 10.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 29.8 /100
43 African Rainbow Minerals Metals and mining
Total score 18.5 /100
Governance and strategy 33.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 17.8 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 13.4 /100
44 Antofagasta Metals and mining
Total score 18.4 /100
Governance and strategy 28.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 8.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 30.4 /100
45 ArcelorMittal Metals and mining
Total score 18.1 /100
Governance and strategy 31.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 14.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 18.9 /100
- Tata Steel Metals and mining
Total score 18.1 /100
Governance and strategy 41.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 10.4 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 20.8 /100
47 Sumitomo Metal Mining Metals and mining
Total score 17.8 /100
Governance and strategy 40.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 19.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 6.0 /100
48 Northam Platinum Metals and mining
Total score 17.7 /100
Governance and strategy 45.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 14.5 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 11.9 /100
49 Metinvest Metals and mining
Total score 17.6 /100
Governance and strategy 38.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 14.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 14.9 /100
50 thyssenkrupp Metals and mining
Total score 17.1 /100
Governance and strategy 25.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 11.3 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 22.9 /100
51 Nucor Corporation Metals and mining
Total score 15.9 /100
Governance and strategy 28.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 14.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 12.9 /100
52 First Quantum Minerals Metals and mining
Total score 15.2 /100
Governance and strategy 25.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 10.9 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 17.9 /100
53 Arconic Metals and mining
Total score 14.5 /100
Governance and strategy 6.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 13.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 20.4 /100
54 Industrias Peñoles Metals and mining
Total score 14.4 /100
Governance and strategy 32.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 6.7 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 19.3 /100
- Ternium Metals and mining
Total score 14.4 /100
Governance and strategy 12.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 12.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 17.9 /100
56 U.S. Steel Metals and mining
Total score 13.7 /100
Governance and strategy 18.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 10.8 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 16.4 /100
57 Ganfeng Lithium Metals and mining
Total score 13.5 /100
Governance and strategy 35.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 11.8 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 7.4 /100
58 Kobe Steel (KOBELCO) Metals and mining
Total score 13.3 /100
Governance and strategy 17.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 12.3 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 13.4 /100
59 Voestalpine Metals and mining
Total score 13.1 /100
Governance and strategy 32.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 6.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 16.4 /100
60 Codelco Metals and mining
Total score 12.9 /100
Governance and strategy 28.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 11.3 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 8.9 /100
61 Bumi Resources Metals and mining
Total score 11.8 /100
Governance and strategy 27.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 8.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 11.5 /100
62 Tianqi Lithium Metals and mining
Total score 11.5 /100
Governance and strategy 38.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 11.9 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
63 Maanshan Iron & Steel Metals and mining
Total score 9.5 /100
Governance and strategy 23.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 10.1 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 3.0 /100
64 Salzgitter Metals and mining
Total score 9.1 /100
Governance and strategy 12.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 10.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 6.0 /100
65 Steel Dynamics Metals and mining
Total score 8.7 /100
Governance and strategy 17.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 2.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 14.9 /100
66 Jindal Steel And Power  Metals and mining
Total score 8.3 /100
Governance and strategy 27.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 6.7 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 3.0 /100
67 China Hongqiao Group Metals and mining
Total score 7.2 /100
Governance and strategy 10.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 10.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 1.5 /100
- Shandong Gold Mining Metals and mining
Total score 7.2 /100
Governance and strategy 28.7 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 5.3 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 1.5 /100
69 CITIC Pacific Special Steel Metals and mining
Total score 7.0 /100
Governance and strategy 27.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 4.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 3.0 /100
70 Huayou Cobalt Metals and mining
Total score 6.7 /100
Governance and strategy 22.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 1.3 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 8.9 /100
71 Aluminum Corporation of China (CHALCO) Metals and mining
Total score 6.6 /100
Governance and strategy 16.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 6.3 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 3.0 /100
72 Reliance Steel & Aluminum Metals and mining
Total score 6.2 /100
Governance and strategy 6.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 1.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 13.4 /100
73 Ansteel Group Metals and mining
Total score 4.9 /100
Governance and strategy 16.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 4.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 1.5 /100
- Heraeus Holding Metals and mining
Total score 4.9 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 1.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 11.9 /100
75 Nanjing Iron & Steel Metals and mining
Total score 4.7 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 8.9 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
76 Jinchuan Group Metals and mining
Total score 4.4 /100
Governance and strategy 6.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 3.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 5.5 /100
77 China Baowu Steel Group (Baowu) Metals and mining
Total score 3.8 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 6.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 1.5 /100
78 TANAKA Precious Metals Metals and mining
Total score 3.3 /100
Governance and strategy 6.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 3.7 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 1.5 /100
79 Hanwa Metals and mining
Total score 3.2 /100
Governance and strategy 12.5 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 1.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 3.0 /100
80 China MinMetals Metals and mining
Total score 2.4 /100
Governance and strategy 5.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 3.2 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
81 Shougang Group Metals and mining
Total score 1.5 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 2.9 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
82 Jiangsu Shagang Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.9 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 1.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Jiangxi Copper Metals and mining
Total score 0.9 /100
Governance and strategy 6.2 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Marubeni-Itochu Steel Metals and mining
Total score 0.9 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 1.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Tsingshan Holding Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.9 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 1.6 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
86 Amer International Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Baotou Iron and Steel Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Dongling Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Ezz Steel Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- HBIS Group (Hesteel) Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Hunan Valin Iron and Steel Group (Hunan Valin Steel) Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- JiuQuan Iron and Steel Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Shandong Iron & Steel Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Taiyuan Iron & Steel Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Wuchan Zhongda Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100
- Xinxing Cathay International Group Metals and mining
Total score 0.0 /100
Governance and strategy 0.0 /100
Ecosystems and biodiversity 0.0 /100
Social inclusion and community impact 0.0 /100