Forbes names Smurfit Westrock as one of the world's most successful companies

Smurfit Westrock has been included on the 2025 Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s largest and most successful public companies. 

The prestigious ranking measures global impact and financial strength and is based on criteria including sales, profits, assets and market value. In the Forbes announcement Smurfit Westrock was acknowledged as ‘the highest-ranking new company to join the list.’ 

Tony Smurfit, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “We’re honored to be included on the Forbes list almost a year after proudly making our debut as Smurfit Westrock. This recognition is testament to the talented and passionate people driving this company forward and creating real momentum.”

The 2000 companies on this year’s Forbes Global 2000 list combine to record $52.9 trillion in revenue, $4.9 trillion in profit and $242.2 trillion in assets. 

Smurfit Westrock was also recognized this week as one of TIME magazine’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies.

A global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, Smurfit Westrock operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 59 paper mills.