Trex Climbs 20 Spots in Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies Ranking

Trex Ranked Among Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for 2025

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03/03/2025 - 04:01 PM

Outdoor Living Brand Moves Up 20 Spots in 2^nd Year on Prestigious List

WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Trex Company (NYSE:TREX), the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative composite decking and railing, and a leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, is proud to announce its inclusion in Barron's 2025 ranking of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies. In its second consecutive year on the prestigious list, Trex earned the #48 spot, moving up 20 places since its debut appearance in 2024.

2025 marks Trex’s second consecutive appearance on the Barron’s list of Most Sustainable Companies.(Photo: Business Wire)

Barron's, a leading financial publication, annually identifies and honors companies that demonstrate outstanding leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. For its eight annual ranking, Barron’s engaged Calvert Research and Management to score the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies across 230 performance indicators. Trex’s commitment to sustainability, innovation and corporate responsibility stood out, securing the company a coveted spot on the esteemed list.

“At Trex, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. This recognition from Barron’s is a testament to our ongoing dedication to environmental responsibility, ethical business practices and creating positive impacts for our employees and the communities in which we operate,” said Bryan Fairbanks, president and CEO of Trex Company. “We are pleased to have these efforts recognized and to be named among so many other companies that share our commitment to conducting business in a sustainable manner.”

Trex has long been a pioneer in sustainable outdoor living solutions, providing consumers with eco-friendly, durable and low-maintenance product offerings. The company’s signature product, Trex^® composite decking, is made from a unique blend of up to 95% recycled materials, including reclaimed wood and recycled plastic film. This innovative approach not only diverts millions of pounds of waste from landfills each year but also reduces the demand for virgin materials.

“Trex was founded on eco-minded principles and continues to make sustainability a priority,” noted Fairbanks. “As consumer awareness of sustainable practices continues to grow, we strive to stand out as a brand that not only provides high-quality products but also aligns with the values of environmentally conscious consumers.”

Trex’s repeated inclusion in Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies ranking highlights its role as an industry leader committed to making a positive impact. The full list for 2025 can be found here.

To learn more about Trex Company and its commitment to sustainability or to download the company’s latest Sustainability Report, visit Trex.com.

About Trex Company, Inc.

For more than 30 years, Trex Company [NYSE: TREX] has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the company is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and residential railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. The undisputed global leader, Trex boasts the industry’s strongest distribution network with products sold through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the Trex^® brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex is proud to have been named America’s Most Trusted^® Outdoor Decking** 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The company was also recently named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek and ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor’s Business Daily. For more information, visit Trex.com. You may also follow Trex on Facebook (trexcompany), Instagram (trexcompany), X (Trex_Company), LinkedIn (trex-company), TikTok (trexcompany), Pinterest (trexcompany) and Houzz (trex-company-inc), or view product and demonstration videos on the brand’s YouTube channel (TheTrexCo).

**2021-2025 DISCLAIMER: Trex received the highest numerical score in the proprietary Lifestory Research 2021-2025 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking studies. Study results are based on the experiences and perceptions of people surveyed. Your experiences may vary. Visit www.lifestoryresearch.com.