Enviri Listed as a Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation
Rhea-AI Summary
Enviri (NYSE: NVRI) was named to Corporate Knights’ 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations, ranking No. 55 globally and No. 2 in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry on Jan. 22, 2026.
This is Enviri’s first appearance on the Global 100. The company also placed No. 3 in the Waste Management peer group and No. 1 among U.S. peers. Corporate Knights evaluated 8,229 public companies using a rules-based methodology that added a "sustainable revenue momentum" metric for 2026.
Enviri highlighted its sustainability strategy tied to six core values and pointed readers to its 2024 ESG Report at enviri.com/sustainability.
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- No. 55 on Corporate Knights 2026 Global 100
- No. 2 in Commercial Services & Supplies industry
- No. 3 in the Waste Management peer group
- No. 1 among U.S. peers
- First-time appearance on the Global 100 list
- Evaluated among 8,229 public companies
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, NVRI gained 1.01%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
NVRI gained 2.68% with several environmental and waste peers also higher: MEG +3.39%, PESI +4.61%, CWST +1.35%, ESGL +1.05%, while ABAT fell 6.11%, suggesting a generally supportive sector backdrop with one diverging peer.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Earnings call timing | Neutral | -0.1% | Set date and time for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings call. |
| Jan 05 | Leadership transition | Neutral | +1.3% | Announced CFO retirement and planned appointment tied to Clean Earth sale and spin-off. |
| Nov 21 | Asset sale & spin-off | Positive | +28.2% | Announced $3.04B Clean Earth sale and taxable spin-off of New Enviri. |
| Nov 10 | Q3 2025 earnings | Negative | +3.9% | Reported Q3 loss, modest cash generation, relaxed leverage covenants, and negative free cash flow outlook. |
| Oct 23 | Facility expansion | Positive | +3.7% | Opened new Syracuse service center to enhance logistics and lab packing services. |
Recent news has often triggered positive price reactions, with a notable divergence on weaker Q3 2025 earnings.
Over the last few months, Enviri has reported several transformative developments. On Nov 21, 2025, it announced the $3.04 billion Clean Earth sale and taxable spin-off of Harsco Environmental and Rail, which drew a strong positive reaction. Subsequent updates covered a new Clean Earth service center, Q3 2025 results with amended credit covenants, and CFO transition and spin-off preparation. Today’s Global 100 sustainability recognition complements this strategic repositioning as an environmental solutions-focused business.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Enviri’s inclusion in the 2026 Global 100 as No. 55 overall and No. 2 in its industry, reinforcing its profile as an environmental solutions provider. In the past six months, the company has outlined a significant portfolio shift via the Clean Earth sale and a planned spin-off. Investors may watch how sustainability recognition intersects with these strategic moves and upcoming earnings to assess long-term positioning.
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- Ranked No. 55 on Corporate Knights' 2026 Global 100, released during the World Economic Forum in Davos
- No. 2 in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enviri Corporation (NYSE: NVRI), a market-leading provider of environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams, today announced it has been named to Corporate Knights’ 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, a leading annual ranking released during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This is Enviri’s first time on the Global 100.
“Being recognized on the Global 100 reflects how our team is scaling real solutions for the world’s most difficult environmental challenges,” said Enviri’s Chairman and CEO Nick Grasberger. “We’re focused on the work that matters — reducing waste, recovering materials, and operating safely for both our employees and communities in which we operate.”
Enviri is ranked No. 55 overall and No. 2 in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. The Company also placed No. 3 in the Waste Management peer group and No. 1 among U.S. peers.
Corporate Knights evaluated 8,229 public companies against global industry peers for the 2026 ranking, using a rules-based methodology focused on a streamlined set of key performance indicators. New this year is a “sustainable revenue momentum” metric designed to highlight companies that are growing sustainable solution sales the fastest. The full ranking and methodology are available on corporateknights.com.
Enviri’s sustainability strategy is grounded in its six core values and focuses on helping customers safely manage complex industrial and specialty waste streams while working cooperatively with its stakeholder communities, reducing risk to the environment, and creating value for its shareholders. Enviri’s 2024 ESG Report is available at enviri.com/sustainability.
About Enviri
Enviri is transforming the world to green, as a trusted global leader in providing a broad range of environmental services and related innovative solutions. The Company serves a diverse customer base by offering critical recycle and reuse solutions for their waste streams, enabling customers to address their most complex environmental challenges and to achieve their sustainability goals. Enviri is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and operates in more than 150 locations in over 30 countries. Additional information can be found at www.enviri.com.
| Investor Contact David Martin +1.267.946.1407 dmartin@enviri.com | Media Contact Karen Tognarelli +1.717.480.6145 ktognarelli@enviri.com |
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