Time & Statista: Elisa ranked 55th most sustainable company in world

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Elisa (OTC:ELMUY), a Finnish telecommunications pioneer, has been ranked 55th in Time magazine and Statista's World's Most Sustainable Companies Top 500 list. The company improved its position by 11 places from 2024, ranking 2nd among Finnish companies after Nokia. The comprehensive survey evaluated nearly 6,000 companies from 36 countries across 21 industries.

The company has demonstrated significant progress in sustainable development, including improving mobile network energy efficiency by 71% and setting a target for net-zero emissions by 2040. Elisa serves over 2.8 million customers in Finland and Estonia, with international operations in over 100 countries, generating revenue of EUR 2.2 billion in 2024.

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• Ranked 55th globally in sustainability, improving 11 positions from 2024
• Achieved 71% improvement in mobile network energy efficiency
• Strong market position with 2.8 million customers and EUR 2.2 billion revenue
• International presence in over 100 countries
• Clear commitment to net-zero emissions by 2040

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HELSINKI, Finland, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Time magazine and Statista have today published a global listing of the world's most sustainable companies. In the latest report, Elisa was ranked 55th, which means we have improved our performance in all areas of sustainable development.

The World's Most Sustainable Companies Top 500 is a unique survey of sustainability among business organisations around the world. This year's survey evaluated nearly 6,000 companies from 36 countries in 21 industries. Most of the companies on the list are from the US and Japan, with 11 Finnish companies included. Of the Finnish companies, Elisa was ranked 2nd after Nokia. Elisa's ranking has improved by 11 places since 2024, when the report was published for the first time.

This extensive research by Time and Statista aims to promote responsible business practices globally. The four-tier evaluation assesses companies' performance using over 20 key indicators related to sustainable business practices, commitments and transparent sustainability reporting.

"Ranking among the most sustainable companies in the world is an incredible achievement from all our Group companies.  Sustainability is a key part of our strategy and our mission, but it is above all about taking action. We support our customers in their sustainability efforts globally. We promote fair and responsible digitalisation, we secure privacy and critical infrastructure, and we are accelerating the green transition. We don't just take the easy way, and we're committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040", says Topi Manner, CEO of Elisa.

Elisa is committed to the UN Global Compact, promoting a secure digital environment, equality and ethical business, and resolutely mitigating climate change by setting ambitious climate targets. Examples of Elisa's practical efforts in the sustainability field include improving the energy efficiency of the mobile network by 71%, adding security features to mobile subscriptions, issuing an age recommendation for children to have smartphones in Finland and Estonia, and providing energy storage solutions for operators, businesses and households.

Elisa has received several international awards for its leading role in sustainability. More information on Elisa's sustainability work: https://elisa.com/corporate/sustainability/

https://time.com/collection/worlds-most-sustainable-companies-2025/

Further information for the media: Ms Minna Kröger, VP, Corporate Responsibility minna.kroger@elisa.fi, tel. +358 50 572 7620 or Elisa Mediadesk, mediadesk@elisa.fi, tel +358 50 350 1605.

Elisa is a pioneer in telecommunications and digital services, and our mission is a sustainable future through digitalisation. With over 140 years of experience, we provide sustainable solutions for over 2.8 million consumer, corporate and public administration customers in our core markets of Finland and Estonia, as well as in over 100 countries internationally. In Finland, Elisa is the market leader in telecommunications, and internationally, we offer digital software services. Elisa employs over 6,700 professionals in over 20 countries, and revenue in 2024 was EUR 2.2 billion. Elisa Corporation shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. elisa.com

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FAQ

What is Elisa's (ELMUY) ranking in Time & Statista's World's Most Sustainable Companies 2025?

Elisa ranked 55th globally, improving by 11 positions from 2024, and placed 2nd among Finnish companies after Nokia.

What are Elisa's key sustainability achievements in 2025?

Elisa has improved mobile network energy efficiency by 71%, implemented security features for mobile subscriptions, and committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040.

What is Elisa's current market presence and financial performance?

Elisa serves over 2.8 million customers in Finland and Estonia, operates in over 100 countries internationally, and reported revenue of EUR 2.2 billion in 2024.

How many companies were evaluated in Time & Statista's 2025 sustainability ranking?

The survey evaluated nearly 6,000 companies from 36 countries across 21 industries, with most companies coming from the US and Japan.

What are Elisa's main sustainability commitments?

Elisa is committed to the UN Global Compact, promoting secure digital environment, equality, ethical business, and has set ambitious climate targets including net-zero emissions by 2040.