Summary
Otis Worldwide, the largest elevator and escalator company, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greenest Companies for the third year in a row. The company, under the leadership of CEO Judy Marks, has integrated sustainability into its operations and received a high score for its efforts in reducing water usage and improving energy efficiency. Otis was one of the top-performing companies in its sector, according to Newsweek's 2026 list of environmentally sustainable businesses.
Key Facts
- Otis Worldwide is the largest elevator and escalator company globally.
- The company was featured on Newsweek’s list of America’s Greenest Companies for the third consecutive year.
- Otis received a five-star ranking for its environmental efforts, maintaining this high rating for the second year in a row.
- Companies on the list were evaluated based on greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and sustainability commitments.
- Otis showed strong performance in water usage, 80% better than the industry average.
- Newsweek ranked 450 U.S. companies across 39 sectors for environmental sustainability.
- President and CEO Judy Marks states that sustainability is a key part of Otis's business strategy.
- The ranking emphasizes corporate responsibility and counters companies misleading their green efforts, called greenwashing.
