O PagBank, a digital bank for financial services and payment methods, was recognized as one of the ‘Best Companies in the World for Sustainable Growth’ (World’s Best Companies – Sustainable Growth 2025) by TIME magazine, in partnership with Statista Inc., the leading provider of statistical analysis and global rankings. The list of analyzed and recognized companies has just been published on the TIME magazine website, showcasing companies that combine financial performance with exemplary environmental practices.
“For PagBank, it is an honor to be included in this prestigious list. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to financial strength and environmental sustainability. We will remain steadfast in our mission to offer innovative solutions that simplify our customers’ financial lives, always aligned with our responsibility to the environment,” says Alexandre Magnani, CEO of PagBank.
For this category, criteria such as revenue growth between 2021 and 2023, compared to industry averages, were analyzed to ensure impartiality, and financial health, through recognized indices such as Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score. Additionally, environmental indicators were evaluated, considering carbon emissions, water resource usage, energy consumption, and waste management. According to TIME, the list reveals that companies of various sizes and sectors can achieve significant results by adopting more sustainable practices.
For the CEO, this recognition comes at a strategic moment for the Company, which recently completed a process of rebranding and strengthening its identity as a full-service bank where ‘your money earns more.’ “PagBank also holds the AAA.br rating from the most renowned global agencies, the highest level on the national scale, based on the analysis of our consolidated financial data. This combination of recognitions reflects PagBank’s relevant competitive position in the acquiring industry, with a consolidated presence in the long tail (micro-businesses, self-employed) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as the solid results reported in recent years,” concludes Magnani.
One of the largest digital banks in the country in terms of customer numbers, PagBank offers tools for in-person and online sales, a complete digital account for individuals and businesses, as well as features that contribute to financial management, such as Payroll Services. At PagBank, the credit card has a guaranteed limit, and investments can become credit limits for the card itself, boosting customers’ earnings, in addition to generating cashback on the bill. At PagBank, those with active and inactive FGTS balances can request an advance, and it is also possible to apply for INSS Payroll Loans for retirees and pensioners directly through the PagBank app.
