Study: Environmental Transparency Drives Higher Profitability

But most companies fail to get their message out (and reap the returns)

By Matthew Schwartz    July 21, 2025     2-minute read

Companies performing above average on environmental sustainability gain a 6 percent higher earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, according to a new study. But some companies may be missing the mark when it comes to communicating their environmental efforts.