Our research will conclude with the top 21 companies recognized as the leading edge companies of the 21st Century.

The criteria consists of:

1. Interviews with Leaders & Executives (HR, Marketing, CSR/Social Responsibility/Sustainability, Marketing & Sales, Business Unit Leaders, C-Level Executives)

2. Internal Research (A quantitative analysis will be conducted by our internal research team for each nominated company. Research includes company performance on the 7 business drivers we’ve identified: growth, profitability, innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, employee commitment, and brand reputation.)

3. Surveys (Company-wide Leadership and Employee Surveys as well as External Customer and Brand Surveys)