Twenty-one companies from New Jersey were recently named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025 rankings. This prestigious list, now in its sixth year, highlights 600 U.S.-based companies excelling in ESG performance.
Merck again ranked No. 1 on this year’s list for the second year in a row.
“We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and integrity,” said Robert M. Davis, chairman and chief executive officer, Merck. “A firm belief in the importance of operating responsibly is at the heart of who we are as a company, and we will continue to demonstrate this core value as we work to deliver on our purpose of saving and improving lives.”
Selected from the 2,000 largest public companies in the U.S., this year’s rankings offer a comprehensive analysis of corporate responsibility across industries. Each company was evaluated through a two-pronged methodology:
- Quantitative KPI Analysis: More than 30 key performance indicators across the pillars of environment, social, and governance were assessed using publicly available data.
- Consumer Survey: Over 26,000 U.S. residents participated in a reputation survey to evaluate CSR performance across these dimensions.
The analysis is based on quantitative data from more than 30 Key Performance Indicators across three Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillars, including CSR reputation, and is derived from an extensive survey conducted among U.S. residents, assessing the public’s perception of each company’s social responsibility efforts.
“Consumers today are demanding more from the businesses they engage with, and companies are stepping up to meet these expectations,” Josh Smith, Newsweek’s director of Growth and Strategic Partnerships, said. “This ranking celebrates organizations that prioritize transparency, sustainability, and equity. We hope it serves as a guide for individuals and businesses alike to make informed, values-driven decisions.”
For further details and the complete list of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025, click here.
New Jersey companies from the America’s Most Responsible Companies 2025 and their rankings include:
- 1 Merck, Rahway
- 47 Organon, Jersey City
- 86 PSEG, Newark
- 89 Cognizant, Teaneck
- 95 Church & Dwight, Lakewood
- 104 Prudential, Newark
- 111 Zoetis, Parsippany
- 127 American Water, Camden
- 154 AdvanSix, Parsippany
- 268 Burlington, Burlington
- 282 Avis Budget Group, Parsippany
- 334 Balchem, Montvale
- 37 Phibro Animal Health, Teaneck
- 468 Catalent, Somerset
- 489 Automatic Data Processing, Roseland
- 502 Movado Group, Paramus
- 538 Clearway Energy, Princeton
- 540 Quest Diagnostics, Secaucus
- 569 The Children’s Place, Secaucus
- 574 Integra, Princeton
- 579 Universal Display, Ewing
